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Acc. 2002.37","/repositories/2/resources/9417","Floyd-Johnston-Preston Papers","Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Indians of North America--History--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Mexican War, 1845-1848","United States--Politics and Government","United States--Slavery","Correspondence","65 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.","Letters and papers of the Floyd, Johnston, and Preston families, as well as newspaper articles principally concerning Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Judge Robert William Hughes. The central figures in the collection include Gen. John Preston, his brother Gen. Francis Preston, Gen Joseph E. Johnston (1807-1891), his niece, Eliza Hughes (1825-1908), and Harriet Lane, niece of President Buchanan. The collection also contains the correspondence of or papers relating to Congressman Charles C. Johnston (1795-1832), Judge R.W. Hughes (1821-1901), Alexander von Humboldt, and Governor/ Secretary of War John B. Floyd (1806-1863). Spanning 154 years (1753-1907), this collection contains references to the Mexican War and the Civil War and also touches on the issues of Indians and slavery.","2pp. D.","Settling books of late partnership; owed money by Preston. 2pp. ALS.","Survey of 200 acres of land in Montgomery County for William Foster. 1p. D.","Next meet at Botetourt; will introduce new relation; invite Sally and Francis to Botetourt; need Col. Cabell in order to appoint diem falcium; want certificates from Pelhan but cannot reach him; also includes newspaper clipping concerning John D. Blair. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preston only officer present; \"Indians hovering near my lines\"; W. Breckenridge's family at Smithfield; Bluestone fired on by three Indians; W. Crockett then Preston search for Indians; Indians retired to the Henides?; hard to surprise; assembly called early; prepare to leave before expected; sent Jim home to put horses in order; instruct brother to take care of horses; send book Vatell's Law of Nations; did not send sugar; also includes a morning report of Lieut. Crockett's detachment of Capt. Preston's company. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrived at Colstee?; boats delayed; projects disagreeable voyage due to low tide; regained deserters for reward; deserters confined; General Wayne moved down river; Wayne killed Indians [Miami?] with bayonets; Wayne desires 15 or 20 hundred militia for battle; unlikely as militia unwilling to serve under him; Indians enjoy peace this spring and summer; Indians \"live in dread in their small forts in the most wretched manner\". 2pp. ALS.","Not heard from family since leaving Smithfield; expected Tamy? who was delayed in seeking money at home; dispirited but hope to soon return to good state of health; Francis fears a relapse; wants to be kept abreast of family's welfare; urges Francis to think first of his health; offer loan; prevented from going to Philadelphia in winter so won't see Francis; requests names of merchants to whom Francis is indebted; lottery. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulate on birth of son; serpent of faction threatens brother's election; opponent on circuit in G. Briar of Paris; opponent has agents in different counties throughout district; brother has a chance to mortify his enemies; \"those that appear to be his well wishers appear distressed at the head\"; can't come visit but willing to meet in Rockbridge of Botetourt; young ladies have French tutor; request Vistoe's[?] French Grammar. 2pp. ALS.","Bond for title. 1p. D.","Scope and Contents","Heading to Philadelphia from Richmond; decide to return home; send stage copies of several surveys; in order to dispose of the acreage in Mrs. Mirret's[?] name he desires the right of inspection and ability to reject if necessary; directions for sale of plots by Francis will come in W. Taylor's letter; send 100 dollars of collected debt money to Preston; unsuccessful at hiring Negroes; advertised and attended Henrico and Hanover court; \"seen number hired, but not one person was willing to let their Negroes go so far as you wanted although the terms suited them\"; abandoned idea; better to buy; will attempt to purchase on credit in Goochland, Louisa, and Fluvanna counties; have \"cleverman\" buy the Negro; request Billy be sent to Virginia. 4pp. ALS.","Mr. Lennard quit and hired a new man; cannot sell land entrusted to him but will continue to try; ask bother to collect 1000 dollar debt owed him by Evans; hold onto land; doesn't know if Mr. Price the register has disposed of certificates; ask if again a candidate for senate; opposition Smyth attended congress; Smyth merciless; treaty rescued by president; proposal to present all information before treaty comes before Congress; resolution oppoesd on grounds it is unneccessary and unconstitutional; invades executive's rights; papers the property of Senate. 4pp. AL.","Accept invitation to visit; mother will also come and travel to Sweet Springs for health; congratulate on birth of second son; likely will be brought up in military school and instructed in reality of war; mortified he has no son; wants nephew William to visit him in winter; will give him a sword; public doubts nephew's courage; he personally has no doubt will succesfully use sword on proper occasion. 3pp. ALS.","Draft to executor accepting position of commisioner to provide for opening of road from upper James River to the Kanawha River. 1p. Df.","Expect the arrival of Francis; pay seventy-five pounds cash out of annuity to Peggy; Johnny and children ill. 3pp. ALS.","Had Aglae purchase a shawl; will send money for shawl; possibly visit, but have four children and forty to fifty in family; want her certificate for claim of turnpike shares, also includes typewritten transcript of letter. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduce William Preston; ask for him to receive William; future gloomy; live among strangers; region being settled by cold-hearted Pennsylvanian immigrants; \"the Rowdy\" also taking over; the Rowdy come from no particular state but are native; life only supportable because of chases [horse races] and climate; friends are General Preston's family; Morton has strong ties to keep him in France. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Want to borrow after having been paid thirty to fifty thousand dollars; sale of property to Mr. Coallen; will send Mr. Sallworks? to help in sale; Coallen sold Negroes in South Carolina and got 500 dollars; can get a good price but don't pressure too much; \"He's an old Augusta man will I imagine treat the Negroes kindly\". 3pp. ALS.","Court case shifting against them; Marcellus Smith brought forward to prove Preston Smith authorized to settle treasury business with Mr. Baker; attorneys seek right to ask how much money John Preston usually let in the treasury; commonwealth wants bank books to prove 39,000 cannot have been part of money in bank which was turned over to Baker; case may go to appeals; Call? would not communicate plan of foreclosing the literary fund; $6,200 unaccounted for from literary fund; was a law in which money could be borrowed from fund which was made unneccessary with peace; no money from fund had actually been received; case look brighter on Thursday; may be acquitted of 39,000. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Send two notes of $2000; things going badly in Richmond; agitation due to slavery question; \"blunder of Calhoun in bringing Van Buren back among us by rejecting him\"; Northern party carrying on war with South; hopes this will unite Southern party in \"common sense of wrong and determination of resistance\"; when struggle starts those like Ritchie [Van Buren] who betray party will be put down; \"we must shoot all deserters and spies\". 2pp. ALS.","Send a profile of himself; profile made by a woman without arms; will soon return home; will write to Pres[ton Johnston] who is now student at an academy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Announce death of Charles; body found in creek; he was eating at an inn in Alexandria; heard steamboat bell and attempted to return to \"this place\"; supposedly missed the wharf and fell in the water; lost his life by a \"scrupulous endeavor to be at his post in the performance of his public duty\". 2pp. ALS.","William's business injured by amounts taken from the capital of the store and other debts; Harriet will take John; good place for him as Harriet's mode of government strong and uniform; business slow because so many druggists; Devotion and Osgood draw away customers; Doctr. Vail is 87 and still doing business. 3pp. ALS.","Preamble and resolution from Washington respecting death of her brother [Preston Johnston]; victories by army under Genl Scott over Mexican forces; in battle Lieutenant John Preston fell; son of Charles Johnston who died in the Potomac River; Eliza only immediate family left; give condolences; also includes introductory letter to the preamble and resolution. 3pp. ALS.","Give the particulars of Mr. Johnston's unexpected death; Johnston had intended to return home from Columbia but postponed; friends visit that evening and he sent them away saying he would be better in the morning; died around 2 a.m.; doctor believes was inflammation of the bowels; was well loved; will erect tombstone; give love to Eliza. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Home only briefly; see grand-niece in Washington; mistaken in believing her uncles dislike Gov. Floyd; Gov. Floyd and Beverly were not on speaking terms, but nothing more; Edward appreciated his character; \"my entire separation from them, and their uncommunicative dispositions were enough to prevent my acquiring prejudices from them\"; also a newspaper clipping of the unveiling of Jackson's statue in Richmond. 4pp. ALS.","Introduction of Baldwin Mollhausen; given place on expedition of the Colorado River under the command of Lieutenant Ives; expeditions out West admired in Europe; present a portrait of the author of 'A political Essay on New Spain'; also includes English translation of the letter which is written in French and photocopies of both the original and translation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for invitation for the evening; decline because president wanted to go \"sparking\" alone on a Saturday night; mysterious raid upon the soldier's home. 4pp. ALS.","Military associate of deceased brother [Preston Johnston] who fell in Mexico; offer Eliza Hughes the colored lithograph Preston had presented him with earlier. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Promoted to position of general; appointment proof of governor's [John B. Floyd]? friendship; officers of the Q Masters department opposed appointment to keep generalcy among themselves; governor acted as advocate; vote on nomination in Senate was 31 to 3- \"the latter being the most rabid of the black republicans\"; get to settle down and will become neighbors due to railraod. 3pp. ALS.","PV.","Scope and Contents","Made purchases for Hughes and present him the bill; \"I am not as flush as when the U.S. gave me $6000 a year in gold\"; the starters of the National Express company propose to make Johnston president; want the reports of the battles of Williamsburg and Seven Pines; many of his papers lost; fear publication mentioned is a volume of confederate reports of battles; \"compilers rejected all that I want\"; offered partnership in stock raising. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Stopped in Baltimore because of sore throat caused by leaving New York too early; want to visit Eliza but delayed because of illness; business in New York was \"to raise money for a Southern company- with Southern property for security\"; found people fearful of investing money in the South; hope for settlement of affairs at next session of Congress; when in Selma, hope to dissolve connection with Alabama railroad company, as it is in bad condition; also newspaper clipping of the funeral service of Mrs. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. 3pp. ALS.","Sent lock of hair found with your father's [Charles Johnston] license to practice law. 1pp. ALS.","Younger of the two consecrated to the Episcopate; have similar backgrounds- both belonged to the Monumental church, went to University of Virginia, and attended Virginia seminary; also both had same Sunday school teacher; fall short of what should have been, yet owe debt of gratitude for whatever they have achieved. 2pp. ALS.","Had done nothing which deserved commendation; see no fruit from seeds planted, but God answers prayers; stress the catechism in teaching; thanks for good wishes; also includes newspaper clippings of the letters and a description of the Faith Trumbell chapter meeting. 2pp. ALS.","Party thrown by Secretary Cobb on the ship Harriet Lane; the President disapproves and decides to pay for it out of pocklet so public property not put to private use; Cobb paid for it himself. NwsCl.","Against army bill Burnsides; claims no knowledge of the plan attached to the military appropriations bill. 2pp. ALS.","Appointment has made a difference in administration of justice; had letter from Mr. Washington who has opposition; trust that it is not formidable and the he will secure a place with Hope's help. 2pp. ALS.","Request a barrel of oysters be sent to 1023 Connecticut Ave. 1p. ALS.","Learn that Floyd [Hughes] had a daughter, making Johnston a great-great-uncle ?; give congratulations; save name of Preston for a boy; also included newspaper clipping announcing death of Eliza Preston Hughes, infant daughter of Floyd and Nannie R. Hughes, aged 4 months. 2pp. ALS.","Invitation to the 200th Charter Day at William and Mary. 1p. D.","Written son for extra copies and will send if they exist; Col. John Mason dead; advise to write to widow. 1p. TDS.","Poor Health; felt badly after performance and had to return to room; compliments to the club. 1p. ALS.","Tardy in acknowledging letter; obliged for enclosed documents; have difficulty separating fact with family tradition; Munford's claim of Sritersville?, West Va. being named after Mr. Radford's (I) mother and niece conflicts with county records; want to trace ancestry of Mr. Radford; father knew family and stayed in Radford ancestral home while in England in command of the Mediterranean squads. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for sending lecture \"Editors of the Past\"; Judge Hughes assigned to give lecture by Press Association; lecture monstly on his \"diamond-pointed pen in his best and balmiest days and of the great journalists whose lives and characters and works he has so graphically delineated\"; wrote for Examiner about \"Know Nothing\" campaign; now public knows more about the Examiner and its brilliant editors. 3pp. ALS.","Had given husband Preston papers; request that turn them over to cousin Floyd Hughes; want papers preserved and ancestors researched; also includes transcript of letter. 1pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reject offer of vacation; has job that pays 2 dollars a day and weather delightful; relax at the Chesapeake Club and Virginia Beach; does not want to leave a lady- \"have it pretty bad\". 6pp. ALS.","List of names with their position in society; sailed up the Potomac to Mt. Vernon; picnic by Washington's tomb; visit naval academy, government house and Fort McHenry where a light artillery drill was performed; visit Old Point where observe dress parade then attend a ball; party given by Secretary Cobb and Mr. Schull on a boat; invitations very limited; officers give up berths for ladies and men sleep on deck. 4pp. Ms.","Want Mrs. Hughes at the ship when it departs; wise head of the house is not up yet; does not want to leave in such a storm. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Friday Evening. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Invitation to dine; president has just returned from town. 2pp. ALS. Saturday Evening. Harriet R. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Describe riding habit; Lady Ouseley wants to see \"Tiny\"; will decide whether or not to engage her when reach New York; lady was charming, but the major would not remain to be \"victimized\". 4pp. ALS. July 10. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Thanks for gift of food; hope to see at party on Tuesday; ready to leave wharf on Tuesday; will send fly poison; flies problematic- \"they die by the thousands with us, but other gallant comrades fly in\". 3pp.","1pp. L. January 16. Invitation from Baron Gerault to Gov. Floyd for dinner on Tuesday the 26th. 1pp. L.","Scope and Contents","\"Floyd acquitted himself handsomely in his maiden jury speech\". 2pp. ALS.","Public agent to negotiate 'this business'; agent Hardy appointed; Col. John Taylor will also attend; Taylor had helped rescind resolution disputing title to land which left the matter open for present discussion; propose to pay for Taylor's two journeys. 1p. ALS.","30pp. PV.","4pp. PL.","14pp. PV.","3pp. PD. Letters of recommendation dated 1910-1911 for Floyd Hughes regarding his appointment as Collector of Customs to President William H. Taft; also includes a draft of Floyd Hughes resignation from the position in 1913 and an acceptance of the resignation dated 1914. TLs. 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Preston's company. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eArrived at Colstee?; boats delayed; projects disagreeable voyage due to low tide; regained deserters for reward; deserters confined; General Wayne moved down river; Wayne killed Indians [Miami?] with bayonets; Wayne desires 15 or 20 hundred militia for battle; unlikely as militia unwilling to serve under him; Indians enjoy peace this spring and summer; Indians \"live in dread in their small forts in the most wretched manner\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot heard from family since leaving Smithfield; expected Tamy? who was delayed in seeking money at home; dispirited but hope to soon return to good state of health; Francis fears a relapse; wants to be kept abreast of family's welfare; urges Francis to think first of his health; offer loan; prevented from going to Philadelphia in winter so won't see Francis; requests names of merchants to whom Francis is indebted; lottery. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCongratulate on birth of son; serpent of faction threatens brother's election; opponent on circuit in G. Briar of Paris; opponent has agents in different counties throughout district; brother has a chance to mortify his enemies; \"those that appear to be his well wishers appear distressed at the head\"; can't come visit but willing to meet in Rockbridge of Botetourt; young ladies have French tutor; request Vistoe's[?] French Grammar. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for title. 1p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHeading to Philadelphia from Richmond; decide to return home; send stage copies of several surveys; in order to dispose of the acreage in Mrs. Mirret's[?] name he desires the right of inspection and ability to reject if necessary; directions for sale of plots by Francis will come in W. Taylor's letter; send 100 dollars of collected debt money to Preston; unsuccessful at hiring Negroes; advertised and attended Henrico and Hanover court; \"seen number hired, but not one person was willing to let their Negroes go so far as you wanted although the terms suited them\"; abandoned idea; better to buy; will attempt to purchase on credit in Goochland, Louisa, and Fluvanna counties; have \"cleverman\" buy the Negro; request Billy be sent to Virginia. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lennard quit and hired a new man; cannot sell land entrusted to him but will continue to try; ask bother to collect 1000 dollar debt owed him by Evans; hold onto land; doesn't know if Mr. Price the register has disposed of certificates; ask if again a candidate for senate; opposition Smyth attended congress; Smyth merciless; treaty rescued by president; proposal to present all information before treaty comes before Congress; resolution oppoesd on grounds it is unneccessary and unconstitutional; invades executive's rights; papers the property of Senate. 4pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccept invitation to visit; mother will also come and travel to Sweet Springs for health; congratulate on birth of second son; likely will be brought up in military school and instructed in reality of war; mortified he has no son; wants nephew William to visit him in winter; will give him a sword; public doubts nephew's courage; he personally has no doubt will succesfully use sword on proper occasion. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft to executor accepting position of commisioner to provide for opening of road from upper James River to the Kanawha River. 1p. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpect the arrival of Francis; pay seventy-five pounds cash out of annuity to Peggy; Johnny and children ill. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad Aglae purchase a shawl; will send money for shawl; possibly visit, but have four children and forty to fifty in family; want her certificate for claim of turnpike shares, also includes typewritten transcript of letter. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIntroduce William Preston; ask for him to receive William; future gloomy; live among strangers; region being settled by cold-hearted Pennsylvanian immigrants; \"the Rowdy\" also taking over; the Rowdy come from no particular state but are native; life only supportable because of chases [horse races] and climate; friends are General Preston's family; Morton has strong ties to keep him in France. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWant to borrow after having been paid thirty to fifty thousand dollars; sale of property to Mr. Coallen; will send Mr. Sallworks? to help in sale; Coallen sold Negroes in South Carolina and got 500 dollars; can get a good price but don't pressure too much; \"He's an old Augusta man will I imagine treat the Negroes kindly\". 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt case shifting against them; Marcellus Smith brought forward to prove Preston Smith authorized to settle treasury business with Mr. Baker; attorneys seek right to ask how much money John Preston usually let in the treasury; commonwealth wants bank books to prove 39,000 cannot have been part of money in bank which was turned over to Baker; case may go to appeals; Call? would not communicate plan of foreclosing the literary fund; $6,200 unaccounted for from literary fund; was a law in which money could be borrowed from fund which was made unneccessary with peace; no money from fund had actually been received; case look brighter on Thursday; may be acquitted of 39,000. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSend two notes of $2000; things going badly in Richmond; agitation due to slavery question; \"blunder of Calhoun in bringing Van Buren back among us by rejecting him\"; Northern party carrying on war with South; hopes this will unite Southern party in \"common sense of wrong and determination of resistance\"; when struggle starts those like Ritchie [Van Buren] who betray party will be put down; \"we must shoot all deserters and spies\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend a profile of himself; profile made by a woman without arms; will soon return home; will write to Pres[ton Johnston] who is now student at an academy. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnnounce death of Charles; body found in creek; he was eating at an inn in Alexandria; heard steamboat bell and attempted to return to \"this place\"; supposedly missed the wharf and fell in the water; lost his life by a \"scrupulous endeavor to be at his post in the performance of his public duty\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam's business injured by amounts taken from the capital of the store and other debts; Harriet will take John; good place for him as Harriet's mode of government strong and uniform; business slow because so many druggists; Devotion and Osgood draw away customers; Doctr. Vail is 87 and still doing business. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreamble and resolution from Washington respecting death of her brother [Preston Johnston]; victories by army under Genl Scott over Mexican forces; in battle Lieutenant John Preston fell; son of Charles Johnston who died in the Potomac River; Eliza only immediate family left; give condolences; also includes introductory letter to the preamble and resolution. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGive the particulars of Mr. Johnston's unexpected death; Johnston had intended to return home from Columbia but postponed; friends visit that evening and he sent them away saying he would be better in the morning; died around 2 a.m.; doctor believes was inflammation of the bowels; was well loved; will erect tombstone; give love to Eliza. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHome only briefly; see grand-niece in Washington; mistaken in believing her uncles dislike Gov. Floyd; Gov. Floyd and Beverly were not on speaking terms, but nothing more; Edward appreciated his character; \"my entire separation from them, and their uncommunicative dispositions were enough to prevent my acquiring prejudices from them\"; also a newspaper clipping of the unveiling of Jackson's statue in Richmond. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Baldwin Mollhausen; given place on expedition of the Colorado River under the command of Lieutenant Ives; expeditions out West admired in Europe; present a portrait of the author of 'A political Essay on New Spain'; also includes English translation of the letter which is written in French and photocopies of both the original and translation. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThanks for invitation for the evening; decline because president wanted to go \"sparking\" alone on a Saturday night; mysterious raid upon the soldier's home. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary associate of deceased brother [Preston Johnston] who fell in Mexico; offer Eliza Hughes the colored lithograph Preston had presented him with earlier. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePromoted to position of general; appointment proof of governor's [John B. Floyd]? friendship; officers of the Q Masters department opposed appointment to keep generalcy among themselves; governor acted as advocate; vote on nomination in Senate was 31 to 3- \"the latter being the most rabid of the black republicans\"; get to settle down and will become neighbors due to railraod. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMade purchases for Hughes and present him the bill; \"I am not as flush as when the U.S. gave me $6000 a year in gold\"; the starters of the National Express company propose to make Johnston president; want the reports of the battles of Williamsburg and Seven Pines; many of his papers lost; fear publication mentioned is a volume of confederate reports of battles; \"compilers rejected all that I want\"; offered partnership in stock raising. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStopped in Baltimore because of sore throat caused by leaving New York too early; want to visit Eliza but delayed because of illness; business in New York was \"to raise money for a Southern company- with Southern property for security\"; found people fearful of investing money in the South; hope for settlement of affairs at next session of Congress; when in Selma, hope to dissolve connection with Alabama railroad company, as it is in bad condition; also newspaper clipping of the funeral service of Mrs. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent lock of hair found with your father's [Charles Johnston] license to practice law. 1pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYounger of the two consecrated to the Episcopate; have similar backgrounds- both belonged to the Monumental church, went to University of Virginia, and attended Virginia seminary; also both had same Sunday school teacher; fall short of what should have been, yet owe debt of gratitude for whatever they have achieved. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad done nothing which deserved commendation; see no fruit from seeds planted, but God answers prayers; stress the catechism in teaching; thanks for good wishes; also includes newspaper clippings of the letters and a description of the Faith Trumbell chapter meeting. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParty thrown by Secretary Cobb on the ship Harriet Lane; the President disapproves and decides to pay for it out of pocklet so public property not put to private use; Cobb paid for it himself. NwsCl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgainst army bill Burnsides; claims no knowledge of the plan attached to the military appropriations bill. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment has made a difference in administration of justice; had letter from Mr. Washington who has opposition; trust that it is not formidable and the he will secure a place with Hope's help. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest a barrel of oysters be sent to 1023 Connecticut Ave. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLearn that Floyd [Hughes] had a daughter, making Johnston a great-great-uncle ?; give congratulations; save name of Preston for a boy; also included newspaper clipping announcing death of Eliza Preston Hughes, infant daughter of Floyd and Nannie R. Hughes, aged 4 months. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the 200th Charter Day at William and Mary. 1p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten son for extra copies and will send if they exist; Col. John Mason dead; advise to write to widow. 1p. TDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor Health; felt badly after performance and had to return to room; compliments to the club. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTardy in acknowledging letter; obliged for enclosed documents; have difficulty separating fact with family tradition; Munford's claim of Sritersville?, West Va. being named after Mr. Radford's (I) mother and niece conflicts with county records; want to trace ancestry of Mr. Radford; father knew family and stayed in Radford ancestral home while in England in command of the Mediterranean squads. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThanks for sending lecture \"Editors of the Past\"; Judge Hughes assigned to give lecture by Press Association; lecture monstly on his \"diamond-pointed pen in his best and balmiest days and of the great journalists whose lives and characters and works he has so graphically delineated\"; wrote for Examiner about \"Know Nothing\" campaign; now public knows more about the Examiner and its brilliant editors. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad given husband Preston papers; request that turn them over to cousin Floyd Hughes; want papers preserved and ancestors researched; also includes transcript of letter. 1pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReject offer of vacation; has job that pays 2 dollars a day and weather delightful; relax at the Chesapeake Club and Virginia Beach; does not want to leave a lady- \"have it pretty bad\". 6pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of names with their position in society; sailed up the Potomac to Mt. Vernon; picnic by Washington's tomb; visit naval academy, government house and Fort McHenry where a light artillery drill was performed; visit Old Point where observe dress parade then attend a ball; party given by Secretary Cobb and Mr. Schull on a boat; invitations very limited; officers give up berths for ladies and men sleep on deck. 4pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWant Mrs. Hughes at the ship when it departs; wise head of the house is not up yet; does not want to leave in such a storm. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFriday Evening. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Invitation to dine; president has just returned from town. 2pp. ALS. Saturday Evening. Harriet R. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Describe riding habit; Lady Ouseley wants to see \"Tiny\"; will decide whether or not to engage her when reach New York; lady was charming, but the major would not remain to be \"victimized\". 4pp. ALS. July 10. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Thanks for gift of food; hope to see at party on Tuesday; ready to leave wharf on Tuesday; will send fly poison; flies problematic- \"they die by the thousands with us, but other gallant comrades fly in\". 3pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1pp. L. January 16. Invitation from Baron Gerault to Gov. Floyd for dinner on Tuesday the 26th. 1pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Floyd acquitted himself handsomely in his maiden jury speech\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic agent to negotiate 'this business'; agent Hardy appointed; Col. John Taylor will also attend; Taylor had helped rescind resolution disputing title to land which left the matter open for present discussion; propose to pay for Taylor's two journeys. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4pp. PL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3pp. PD. Letters of recommendation dated 1910-1911 for Floyd Hughes regarding his appointment as Collector of Customs to President William H. Taft; also includes a draft of Floyd Hughes resignation from the position in 1913 and an acceptance of the resignation dated 1914. TLs. Picture of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston Newspaper clippings about Gen. J.E. Johnston from 1864-1934 Newspaper clippings about Judge R.W. Hughes from 1870-1897\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook and a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["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","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","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","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","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","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","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Letters and papers of the Floyd, Johnston, and Preston families, as well as newspaper articles principally concerning Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Judge Robert William Hughes. The central figures in the collection include Gen. John Preston, his brother Gen. Francis Preston, Gen Joseph E. Johnston (1807-1891), his niece, Eliza Hughes (1825-1908), and Harriet Lane, niece of President Buchanan. The collection also contains the correspondence of or papers relating to Congressman Charles C. Johnston (1795-1832), Judge R.W. Hughes (1821-1901), Alexander von Humboldt, and Governor/ Secretary of War John B. Floyd (1806-1863). Spanning 154 years (1753-1907), this collection contains references to the Mexican War and the Civil War and also touches on the issues of Indians and slavery.","2pp. D.","Settling books of late partnership; owed money by Preston. 2pp. ALS.","Survey of 200 acres of land in Montgomery County for William Foster. 1p. D.","Next meet at Botetourt; will introduce new relation; invite Sally and Francis to Botetourt; need Col. Cabell in order to appoint diem falcium; want certificates from Pelhan but cannot reach him; also includes newspaper clipping concerning John D. Blair. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preston only officer present; \"Indians hovering near my lines\"; W. Breckenridge's family at Smithfield; Bluestone fired on by three Indians; W. Crockett then Preston search for Indians; Indians retired to the Henides?; hard to surprise; assembly called early; prepare to leave before expected; sent Jim home to put horses in order; instruct brother to take care of horses; send book Vatell's Law of Nations; did not send sugar; also includes a morning report of Lieut. Crockett's detachment of Capt. Preston's company. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrived at Colstee?; boats delayed; projects disagreeable voyage due to low tide; regained deserters for reward; deserters confined; General Wayne moved down river; Wayne killed Indians [Miami?] with bayonets; Wayne desires 15 or 20 hundred militia for battle; unlikely as militia unwilling to serve under him; Indians enjoy peace this spring and summer; Indians \"live in dread in their small forts in the most wretched manner\". 2pp. ALS.","Not heard from family since leaving Smithfield; expected Tamy? who was delayed in seeking money at home; dispirited but hope to soon return to good state of health; Francis fears a relapse; wants to be kept abreast of family's welfare; urges Francis to think first of his health; offer loan; prevented from going to Philadelphia in winter so won't see Francis; requests names of merchants to whom Francis is indebted; lottery. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulate on birth of son; serpent of faction threatens brother's election; opponent on circuit in G. Briar of Paris; opponent has agents in different counties throughout district; brother has a chance to mortify his enemies; \"those that appear to be his well wishers appear distressed at the head\"; can't come visit but willing to meet in Rockbridge of Botetourt; young ladies have French tutor; request Vistoe's[?] French Grammar. 2pp. ALS.","Bond for title. 1p. D.","Scope and Contents","Heading to Philadelphia from Richmond; decide to return home; send stage copies of several surveys; in order to dispose of the acreage in Mrs. Mirret's[?] name he desires the right of inspection and ability to reject if necessary; directions for sale of plots by Francis will come in W. Taylor's letter; send 100 dollars of collected debt money to Preston; unsuccessful at hiring Negroes; advertised and attended Henrico and Hanover court; \"seen number hired, but not one person was willing to let their Negroes go so far as you wanted although the terms suited them\"; abandoned idea; better to buy; will attempt to purchase on credit in Goochland, Louisa, and Fluvanna counties; have \"cleverman\" buy the Negro; request Billy be sent to Virginia. 4pp. ALS.","Mr. Lennard quit and hired a new man; cannot sell land entrusted to him but will continue to try; ask bother to collect 1000 dollar debt owed him by Evans; hold onto land; doesn't know if Mr. Price the register has disposed of certificates; ask if again a candidate for senate; opposition Smyth attended congress; Smyth merciless; treaty rescued by president; proposal to present all information before treaty comes before Congress; resolution oppoesd on grounds it is unneccessary and unconstitutional; invades executive's rights; papers the property of Senate. 4pp. AL.","Accept invitation to visit; mother will also come and travel to Sweet Springs for health; congratulate on birth of second son; likely will be brought up in military school and instructed in reality of war; mortified he has no son; wants nephew William to visit him in winter; will give him a sword; public doubts nephew's courage; he personally has no doubt will succesfully use sword on proper occasion. 3pp. ALS.","Draft to executor accepting position of commisioner to provide for opening of road from upper James River to the Kanawha River. 1p. Df.","Expect the arrival of Francis; pay seventy-five pounds cash out of annuity to Peggy; Johnny and children ill. 3pp. ALS.","Had Aglae purchase a shawl; will send money for shawl; possibly visit, but have four children and forty to fifty in family; want her certificate for claim of turnpike shares, also includes typewritten transcript of letter. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduce William Preston; ask for him to receive William; future gloomy; live among strangers; region being settled by cold-hearted Pennsylvanian immigrants; \"the Rowdy\" also taking over; the Rowdy come from no particular state but are native; life only supportable because of chases [horse races] and climate; friends are General Preston's family; Morton has strong ties to keep him in France. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Want to borrow after having been paid thirty to fifty thousand dollars; sale of property to Mr. Coallen; will send Mr. Sallworks? to help in sale; Coallen sold Negroes in South Carolina and got 500 dollars; can get a good price but don't pressure too much; \"He's an old Augusta man will I imagine treat the Negroes kindly\". 3pp. ALS.","Court case shifting against them; Marcellus Smith brought forward to prove Preston Smith authorized to settle treasury business with Mr. Baker; attorneys seek right to ask how much money John Preston usually let in the treasury; commonwealth wants bank books to prove 39,000 cannot have been part of money in bank which was turned over to Baker; case may go to appeals; Call? would not communicate plan of foreclosing the literary fund; $6,200 unaccounted for from literary fund; was a law in which money could be borrowed from fund which was made unneccessary with peace; no money from fund had actually been received; case look brighter on Thursday; may be acquitted of 39,000. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Send two notes of $2000; things going badly in Richmond; agitation due to slavery question; \"blunder of Calhoun in bringing Van Buren back among us by rejecting him\"; Northern party carrying on war with South; hopes this will unite Southern party in \"common sense of wrong and determination of resistance\"; when struggle starts those like Ritchie [Van Buren] who betray party will be put down; \"we must shoot all deserters and spies\". 2pp. ALS.","Send a profile of himself; profile made by a woman without arms; will soon return home; will write to Pres[ton Johnston] who is now student at an academy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Announce death of Charles; body found in creek; he was eating at an inn in Alexandria; heard steamboat bell and attempted to return to \"this place\"; supposedly missed the wharf and fell in the water; lost his life by a \"scrupulous endeavor to be at his post in the performance of his public duty\". 2pp. ALS.","William's business injured by amounts taken from the capital of the store and other debts; Harriet will take John; good place for him as Harriet's mode of government strong and uniform; business slow because so many druggists; Devotion and Osgood draw away customers; Doctr. Vail is 87 and still doing business. 3pp. ALS.","Preamble and resolution from Washington respecting death of her brother [Preston Johnston]; victories by army under Genl Scott over Mexican forces; in battle Lieutenant John Preston fell; son of Charles Johnston who died in the Potomac River; Eliza only immediate family left; give condolences; also includes introductory letter to the preamble and resolution. 3pp. ALS.","Give the particulars of Mr. Johnston's unexpected death; Johnston had intended to return home from Columbia but postponed; friends visit that evening and he sent them away saying he would be better in the morning; died around 2 a.m.; doctor believes was inflammation of the bowels; was well loved; will erect tombstone; give love to Eliza. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Home only briefly; see grand-niece in Washington; mistaken in believing her uncles dislike Gov. Floyd; Gov. Floyd and Beverly were not on speaking terms, but nothing more; Edward appreciated his character; \"my entire separation from them, and their uncommunicative dispositions were enough to prevent my acquiring prejudices from them\"; also a newspaper clipping of the unveiling of Jackson's statue in Richmond. 4pp. ALS.","Introduction of Baldwin Mollhausen; given place on expedition of the Colorado River under the command of Lieutenant Ives; expeditions out West admired in Europe; present a portrait of the author of 'A political Essay on New Spain'; also includes English translation of the letter which is written in French and photocopies of both the original and translation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for invitation for the evening; decline because president wanted to go \"sparking\" alone on a Saturday night; mysterious raid upon the soldier's home. 4pp. ALS.","Military associate of deceased brother [Preston Johnston] who fell in Mexico; offer Eliza Hughes the colored lithograph Preston had presented him with earlier. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Promoted to position of general; appointment proof of governor's [John B. Floyd]? friendship; officers of the Q Masters department opposed appointment to keep generalcy among themselves; governor acted as advocate; vote on nomination in Senate was 31 to 3- \"the latter being the most rabid of the black republicans\"; get to settle down and will become neighbors due to railraod. 3pp. ALS.","PV.","Scope and Contents","Made purchases for Hughes and present him the bill; \"I am not as flush as when the U.S. gave me $6000 a year in gold\"; the starters of the National Express company propose to make Johnston president; want the reports of the battles of Williamsburg and Seven Pines; many of his papers lost; fear publication mentioned is a volume of confederate reports of battles; \"compilers rejected all that I want\"; offered partnership in stock raising. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Stopped in Baltimore because of sore throat caused by leaving New York too early; want to visit Eliza but delayed because of illness; business in New York was \"to raise money for a Southern company- with Southern property for security\"; found people fearful of investing money in the South; hope for settlement of affairs at next session of Congress; when in Selma, hope to dissolve connection with Alabama railroad company, as it is in bad condition; also newspaper clipping of the funeral service of Mrs. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. 3pp. ALS.","Sent lock of hair found with your father's [Charles Johnston] license to practice law. 1pp. ALS.","Younger of the two consecrated to the Episcopate; have similar backgrounds- both belonged to the Monumental church, went to University of Virginia, and attended Virginia seminary; also both had same Sunday school teacher; fall short of what should have been, yet owe debt of gratitude for whatever they have achieved. 2pp. ALS.","Had done nothing which deserved commendation; see no fruit from seeds planted, but God answers prayers; stress the catechism in teaching; thanks for good wishes; also includes newspaper clippings of the letters and a description of the Faith Trumbell chapter meeting. 2pp. ALS.","Party thrown by Secretary Cobb on the ship Harriet Lane; the President disapproves and decides to pay for it out of pocklet so public property not put to private use; Cobb paid for it himself. NwsCl.","Against army bill Burnsides; claims no knowledge of the plan attached to the military appropriations bill. 2pp. ALS.","Appointment has made a difference in administration of justice; had letter from Mr. Washington who has opposition; trust that it is not formidable and the he will secure a place with Hope's help. 2pp. ALS.","Request a barrel of oysters be sent to 1023 Connecticut Ave. 1p. ALS.","Learn that Floyd [Hughes] had a daughter, making Johnston a great-great-uncle ?; give congratulations; save name of Preston for a boy; also included newspaper clipping announcing death of Eliza Preston Hughes, infant daughter of Floyd and Nannie R. Hughes, aged 4 months. 2pp. ALS.","Invitation to the 200th Charter Day at William and Mary. 1p. D.","Written son for extra copies and will send if they exist; Col. John Mason dead; advise to write to widow. 1p. TDS.","Poor Health; felt badly after performance and had to return to room; compliments to the club. 1p. ALS.","Tardy in acknowledging letter; obliged for enclosed documents; have difficulty separating fact with family tradition; Munford's claim of Sritersville?, West Va. being named after Mr. Radford's (I) mother and niece conflicts with county records; want to trace ancestry of Mr. Radford; father knew family and stayed in Radford ancestral home while in England in command of the Mediterranean squads. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for sending lecture \"Editors of the Past\"; Judge Hughes assigned to give lecture by Press Association; lecture monstly on his \"diamond-pointed pen in his best and balmiest days and of the great journalists whose lives and characters and works he has so graphically delineated\"; wrote for Examiner about \"Know Nothing\" campaign; now public knows more about the Examiner and its brilliant editors. 3pp. ALS.","Had given husband Preston papers; request that turn them over to cousin Floyd Hughes; want papers preserved and ancestors researched; also includes transcript of letter. 1pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reject offer of vacation; has job that pays 2 dollars a day and weather delightful; relax at the Chesapeake Club and Virginia Beach; does not want to leave a lady- \"have it pretty bad\". 6pp. ALS.","List of names with their position in society; sailed up the Potomac to Mt. Vernon; picnic by Washington's tomb; visit naval academy, government house and Fort McHenry where a light artillery drill was performed; visit Old Point where observe dress parade then attend a ball; party given by Secretary Cobb and Mr. Schull on a boat; invitations very limited; officers give up berths for ladies and men sleep on deck. 4pp. Ms.","Want Mrs. Hughes at the ship when it departs; wise head of the house is not up yet; does not want to leave in such a storm. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Friday Evening. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Invitation to dine; president has just returned from town. 2pp. ALS. Saturday Evening. Harriet R. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Describe riding habit; Lady Ouseley wants to see \"Tiny\"; will decide whether or not to engage her when reach New York; lady was charming, but the major would not remain to be \"victimized\". 4pp. ALS. July 10. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Thanks for gift of food; hope to see at party on Tuesday; ready to leave wharf on Tuesday; will send fly poison; flies problematic- \"they die by the thousands with us, but other gallant comrades fly in\". 3pp.","1pp. L. January 16. Invitation from Baron Gerault to Gov. Floyd for dinner on Tuesday the 26th. 1pp. L.","Scope and Contents","\"Floyd acquitted himself handsomely in his maiden jury speech\". 2pp. ALS.","Public agent to negotiate 'this business'; agent Hardy appointed; Col. John Taylor will also attend; Taylor had helped rescind resolution disputing title to land which left the matter open for present discussion; propose to pay for Taylor's two journeys. 1p. ALS.","30pp. PV.","4pp. PL.","14pp. PV.","3pp. PD. Letters of recommendation dated 1910-1911 for Floyd Hughes regarding his appointment as Collector of Customs to President William H. Taft; also includes a draft of Floyd Hughes resignation from the position in 1913 and an acceptance of the resignation dated 1914. TLs. 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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.","Letters and papers of the Floyd, Johnston, and Preston families, as well as newspaper articles principally concerning Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Judge Robert William Hughes. The central figures in the collection include Gen. John Preston, his brother Gen. Francis Preston, Gen Joseph E. Johnston (1807-1891), his niece, Eliza Hughes (1825-1908), and Harriet Lane, niece of President Buchanan. The collection also contains the correspondence of or papers relating to Congressman Charles C. Johnston (1795-1832), Judge R.W. Hughes (1821-1901), Alexander von Humboldt, and Governor/ Secretary of War John B. Floyd (1806-1863). Spanning 154 years (1753-1907), this collection contains references to the Mexican War and the Civil War and also touches on the issues of Indians and slavery.","2pp. D.","Settling books of late partnership; owed money by Preston. 2pp. ALS.","Survey of 200 acres of land in Montgomery County for William Foster. 1p. D.","Next meet at Botetourt; will introduce new relation; invite Sally and Francis to Botetourt; need Col. Cabell in order to appoint diem falcium; want certificates from Pelhan but cannot reach him; also includes newspaper clipping concerning John D. Blair. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preston only officer present; \"Indians hovering near my lines\"; W. Breckenridge's family at Smithfield; Bluestone fired on by three Indians; W. Crockett then Preston search for Indians; Indians retired to the Henides?; hard to surprise; assembly called early; prepare to leave before expected; sent Jim home to put horses in order; instruct brother to take care of horses; send book Vatell's Law of Nations; did not send sugar; also includes a morning report of Lieut. Crockett's detachment of Capt. Preston's company. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrived at Colstee?; boats delayed; projects disagreeable voyage due to low tide; regained deserters for reward; deserters confined; General Wayne moved down river; Wayne killed Indians [Miami?] with bayonets; Wayne desires 15 or 20 hundred militia for battle; unlikely as militia unwilling to serve under him; Indians enjoy peace this spring and summer; Indians \"live in dread in their small forts in the most wretched manner\". 2pp. ALS.","Not heard from family since leaving Smithfield; expected Tamy? who was delayed in seeking money at home; dispirited but hope to soon return to good state of health; Francis fears a relapse; wants to be kept abreast of family's welfare; urges Francis to think first of his health; offer loan; prevented from going to Philadelphia in winter so won't see Francis; requests names of merchants to whom Francis is indebted; lottery. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulate on birth of son; serpent of faction threatens brother's election; opponent on circuit in G. Briar of Paris; opponent has agents in different counties throughout district; brother has a chance to mortify his enemies; \"those that appear to be his well wishers appear distressed at the head\"; can't come visit but willing to meet in Rockbridge of Botetourt; young ladies have French tutor; request Vistoe's[?] French Grammar. 2pp. ALS.","Bond for title. 1p. D.","Scope and Contents","Heading to Philadelphia from Richmond; decide to return home; send stage copies of several surveys; in order to dispose of the acreage in Mrs. Mirret's[?] name he desires the right of inspection and ability to reject if necessary; directions for sale of plots by Francis will come in W. Taylor's letter; send 100 dollars of collected debt money to Preston; unsuccessful at hiring Negroes; advertised and attended Henrico and Hanover court; \"seen number hired, but not one person was willing to let their Negroes go so far as you wanted although the terms suited them\"; abandoned idea; better to buy; will attempt to purchase on credit in Goochland, Louisa, and Fluvanna counties; have \"cleverman\" buy the Negro; request Billy be sent to Virginia. 4pp. ALS.","Mr. Lennard quit and hired a new man; cannot sell land entrusted to him but will continue to try; ask bother to collect 1000 dollar debt owed him by Evans; hold onto land; doesn't know if Mr. Price the register has disposed of certificates; ask if again a candidate for senate; opposition Smyth attended congress; Smyth merciless; treaty rescued by president; proposal to present all information before treaty comes before Congress; resolution oppoesd on grounds it is unneccessary and unconstitutional; invades executive's rights; papers the property of Senate. 4pp. AL.","Accept invitation to visit; mother will also come and travel to Sweet Springs for health; congratulate on birth of second son; likely will be brought up in military school and instructed in reality of war; mortified he has no son; wants nephew William to visit him in winter; will give him a sword; public doubts nephew's courage; he personally has no doubt will succesfully use sword on proper occasion. 3pp. ALS.","Draft to executor accepting position of commisioner to provide for opening of road from upper James River to the Kanawha River. 1p. Df.","Expect the arrival of Francis; pay seventy-five pounds cash out of annuity to Peggy; Johnny and children ill. 3pp. ALS.","Had Aglae purchase a shawl; will send money for shawl; possibly visit, but have four children and forty to fifty in family; want her certificate for claim of turnpike shares, also includes typewritten transcript of letter. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduce William Preston; ask for him to receive William; future gloomy; live among strangers; region being settled by cold-hearted Pennsylvanian immigrants; \"the Rowdy\" also taking over; the Rowdy come from no particular state but are native; life only supportable because of chases [horse races] and climate; friends are General Preston's family; Morton has strong ties to keep him in France. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Want to borrow after having been paid thirty to fifty thousand dollars; sale of property to Mr. Coallen; will send Mr. Sallworks? to help in sale; Coallen sold Negroes in South Carolina and got 500 dollars; can get a good price but don't pressure too much; \"He's an old Augusta man will I imagine treat the Negroes kindly\". 3pp. ALS.","Court case shifting against them; Marcellus Smith brought forward to prove Preston Smith authorized to settle treasury business with Mr. Baker; attorneys seek right to ask how much money John Preston usually let in the treasury; commonwealth wants bank books to prove 39,000 cannot have been part of money in bank which was turned over to Baker; case may go to appeals; Call? would not communicate plan of foreclosing the literary fund; $6,200 unaccounted for from literary fund; was a law in which money could be borrowed from fund which was made unneccessary with peace; no money from fund had actually been received; case look brighter on Thursday; may be acquitted of 39,000. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Send two notes of $2000; things going badly in Richmond; agitation due to slavery question; \"blunder of Calhoun in bringing Van Buren back among us by rejecting him\"; Northern party carrying on war with South; hopes this will unite Southern party in \"common sense of wrong and determination of resistance\"; when struggle starts those like Ritchie [Van Buren] who betray party will be put down; \"we must shoot all deserters and spies\". 2pp. ALS.","Send a profile of himself; profile made by a woman without arms; will soon return home; will write to Pres[ton Johnston] who is now student at an academy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Announce death of Charles; body found in creek; he was eating at an inn in Alexandria; heard steamboat bell and attempted to return to \"this place\"; supposedly missed the wharf and fell in the water; lost his life by a \"scrupulous endeavor to be at his post in the performance of his public duty\". 2pp. ALS.","William's business injured by amounts taken from the capital of the store and other debts; Harriet will take John; good place for him as Harriet's mode of government strong and uniform; business slow because so many druggists; Devotion and Osgood draw away customers; Doctr. Vail is 87 and still doing business. 3pp. ALS.","Preamble and resolution from Washington respecting death of her brother [Preston Johnston]; victories by army under Genl Scott over Mexican forces; in battle Lieutenant John Preston fell; son of Charles Johnston who died in the Potomac River; Eliza only immediate family left; give condolences; also includes introductory letter to the preamble and resolution. 3pp. ALS.","Give the particulars of Mr. Johnston's unexpected death; Johnston had intended to return home from Columbia but postponed; friends visit that evening and he sent them away saying he would be better in the morning; died around 2 a.m.; doctor believes was inflammation of the bowels; was well loved; will erect tombstone; give love to Eliza. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Home only briefly; see grand-niece in Washington; mistaken in believing her uncles dislike Gov. Floyd; Gov. Floyd and Beverly were not on speaking terms, but nothing more; Edward appreciated his character; \"my entire separation from them, and their uncommunicative dispositions were enough to prevent my acquiring prejudices from them\"; also a newspaper clipping of the unveiling of Jackson's statue in Richmond. 4pp. ALS.","Introduction of Baldwin Mollhausen; given place on expedition of the Colorado River under the command of Lieutenant Ives; expeditions out West admired in Europe; present a portrait of the author of 'A political Essay on New Spain'; also includes English translation of the letter which is written in French and photocopies of both the original and translation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for invitation for the evening; decline because president wanted to go \"sparking\" alone on a Saturday night; mysterious raid upon the soldier's home. 4pp. ALS.","Military associate of deceased brother [Preston Johnston] who fell in Mexico; offer Eliza Hughes the colored lithograph Preston had presented him with earlier. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Promoted to position of general; appointment proof of governor's [John B. Floyd]? friendship; officers of the Q Masters department opposed appointment to keep generalcy among themselves; governor acted as advocate; vote on nomination in Senate was 31 to 3- \"the latter being the most rabid of the black republicans\"; get to settle down and will become neighbors due to railraod. 3pp. ALS.","PV.","Scope and Contents","Made purchases for Hughes and present him the bill; \"I am not as flush as when the U.S. gave me $6000 a year in gold\"; the starters of the National Express company propose to make Johnston president; want the reports of the battles of Williamsburg and Seven Pines; many of his papers lost; fear publication mentioned is a volume of confederate reports of battles; \"compilers rejected all that I want\"; offered partnership in stock raising. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Stopped in Baltimore because of sore throat caused by leaving New York too early; want to visit Eliza but delayed because of illness; business in New York was \"to raise money for a Southern company- with Southern property for security\"; found people fearful of investing money in the South; hope for settlement of affairs at next session of Congress; when in Selma, hope to dissolve connection with Alabama railroad company, as it is in bad condition; also newspaper clipping of the funeral service of Mrs. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. 3pp. ALS.","Sent lock of hair found with your father's [Charles Johnston] license to practice law. 1pp. ALS.","Younger of the two consecrated to the Episcopate; have similar backgrounds- both belonged to the Monumental church, went to University of Virginia, and attended Virginia seminary; also both had same Sunday school teacher; fall short of what should have been, yet owe debt of gratitude for whatever they have achieved. 2pp. ALS.","Had done nothing which deserved commendation; see no fruit from seeds planted, but God answers prayers; stress the catechism in teaching; thanks for good wishes; also includes newspaper clippings of the letters and a description of the Faith Trumbell chapter meeting. 2pp. ALS.","Party thrown by Secretary Cobb on the ship Harriet Lane; the President disapproves and decides to pay for it out of pocklet so public property not put to private use; Cobb paid for it himself. NwsCl.","Against army bill Burnsides; claims no knowledge of the plan attached to the military appropriations bill. 2pp. ALS.","Appointment has made a difference in administration of justice; had letter from Mr. Washington who has opposition; trust that it is not formidable and the he will secure a place with Hope's help. 2pp. ALS.","Request a barrel of oysters be sent to 1023 Connecticut Ave. 1p. ALS.","Learn that Floyd [Hughes] had a daughter, making Johnston a great-great-uncle ?; give congratulations; save name of Preston for a boy; also included newspaper clipping announcing death of Eliza Preston Hughes, infant daughter of Floyd and Nannie R. Hughes, aged 4 months. 2pp. ALS.","Invitation to the 200th Charter Day at William and Mary. 1p. D.","Written son for extra copies and will send if they exist; Col. John Mason dead; advise to write to widow. 1p. TDS.","Poor Health; felt badly after performance and had to return to room; compliments to the club. 1p. ALS.","Tardy in acknowledging letter; obliged for enclosed documents; have difficulty separating fact with family tradition; Munford's claim of Sritersville?, West Va. being named after Mr. Radford's (I) mother and niece conflicts with county records; want to trace ancestry of Mr. Radford; father knew family and stayed in Radford ancestral home while in England in command of the Mediterranean squads. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for sending lecture \"Editors of the Past\"; Judge Hughes assigned to give lecture by Press Association; lecture monstly on his \"diamond-pointed pen in his best and balmiest days and of the great journalists whose lives and characters and works he has so graphically delineated\"; wrote for Examiner about \"Know Nothing\" campaign; now public knows more about the Examiner and its brilliant editors. 3pp. ALS.","Had given husband Preston papers; request that turn them over to cousin Floyd Hughes; want papers preserved and ancestors researched; also includes transcript of letter. 1pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reject offer of vacation; has job that pays 2 dollars a day and weather delightful; relax at the Chesapeake Club and Virginia Beach; does not want to leave a lady- \"have it pretty bad\". 6pp. ALS.","List of names with their position in society; sailed up the Potomac to Mt. Vernon; picnic by Washington's tomb; visit naval academy, government house and Fort McHenry where a light artillery drill was performed; visit Old Point where observe dress parade then attend a ball; party given by Secretary Cobb and Mr. Schull on a boat; invitations very limited; officers give up berths for ladies and men sleep on deck. 4pp. Ms.","Want Mrs. Hughes at the ship when it departs; wise head of the house is not up yet; does not want to leave in such a storm. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Friday Evening. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Invitation to dine; president has just returned from town. 2pp. ALS. Saturday Evening. Harriet R. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Describe riding habit; Lady Ouseley wants to see \"Tiny\"; will decide whether or not to engage her when reach New York; lady was charming, but the major would not remain to be \"victimized\". 4pp. ALS. July 10. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Thanks for gift of food; hope to see at party on Tuesday; ready to leave wharf on Tuesday; will send fly poison; flies problematic- \"they die by the thousands with us, but other gallant comrades fly in\". 3pp.","1pp. L. January 16. Invitation from Baron Gerault to Gov. Floyd for dinner on Tuesday the 26th. 1pp. L.","Scope and Contents","\"Floyd acquitted himself handsomely in his maiden jury speech\". 2pp. ALS.","Public agent to negotiate 'this business'; agent Hardy appointed; Col. John Taylor will also attend; Taylor had helped rescind resolution disputing title to land which left the matter open for present discussion; propose to pay for Taylor's two journeys. 1p. ALS.","30pp. PV.","4pp. PL.","14pp. PV.","3pp. PD. Letters of recommendation dated 1910-1911 for Floyd Hughes regarding his appointment as Collector of Customs to President William H. Taft; also includes a draft of Floyd Hughes resignation from the position in 1913 and an acceptance of the resignation dated 1914. TLs. 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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."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eFloyd-Johnston-Preston Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Floyd-Johnston-Preston Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters and papers of the Floyd, Johnston, and Preston families, as well as newspaper articles principally concerning Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Judge Robert William Hughes. The central figures in the collection include Gen. John Preston, his brother Gen. Francis Preston, Gen Joseph E. Johnston (1807-1891), his niece, Eliza Hughes (1825-1908), and Harriet Lane, niece of President Buchanan. The collection also contains the correspondence of or papers relating to Congressman Charles C. Johnston (1795-1832), Judge R.W. Hughes (1821-1901), Alexander von Humboldt, and Governor/ Secretary of War John B. Floyd (1806-1863). Spanning 154 years (1753-1907), this collection contains references to the Mexican War and the Civil War and also touches on the issues of Indians and slavery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettling books of late partnership; owed money by Preston. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of 200 acres of land in Montgomery County for William Foster. 1p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNext meet at Botetourt; will introduce new relation; invite Sally and Francis to Botetourt; need Col. Cabell in order to appoint diem falcium; want certificates from Pelhan but cannot reach him; also includes newspaper clipping concerning John D. Blair. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePreston only officer present; \"Indians hovering near my lines\"; W. Breckenridge's family at Smithfield; Bluestone fired on by three Indians; W. Crockett then Preston search for Indians; Indians retired to the Henides?; hard to surprise; assembly called early; prepare to leave before expected; sent Jim home to put horses in order; instruct brother to take care of horses; send book Vatell's Law of Nations; did not send sugar; also includes a morning report of Lieut. Crockett's detachment of Capt. Preston's company. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eArrived at Colstee?; boats delayed; projects disagreeable voyage due to low tide; regained deserters for reward; deserters confined; General Wayne moved down river; Wayne killed Indians [Miami?] with bayonets; Wayne desires 15 or 20 hundred militia for battle; unlikely as militia unwilling to serve under him; Indians enjoy peace this spring and summer; Indians \"live in dread in their small forts in the most wretched manner\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot heard from family since leaving Smithfield; expected Tamy? who was delayed in seeking money at home; dispirited but hope to soon return to good state of health; Francis fears a relapse; wants to be kept abreast of family's welfare; urges Francis to think first of his health; offer loan; prevented from going to Philadelphia in winter so won't see Francis; requests names of merchants to whom Francis is indebted; lottery. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCongratulate on birth of son; serpent of faction threatens brother's election; opponent on circuit in G. Briar of Paris; opponent has agents in different counties throughout district; brother has a chance to mortify his enemies; \"those that appear to be his well wishers appear distressed at the head\"; can't come visit but willing to meet in Rockbridge of Botetourt; young ladies have French tutor; request Vistoe's[?] French Grammar. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for title. 1p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHeading to Philadelphia from Richmond; decide to return home; send stage copies of several surveys; in order to dispose of the acreage in Mrs. Mirret's[?] name he desires the right of inspection and ability to reject if necessary; directions for sale of plots by Francis will come in W. Taylor's letter; send 100 dollars of collected debt money to Preston; unsuccessful at hiring Negroes; advertised and attended Henrico and Hanover court; \"seen number hired, but not one person was willing to let their Negroes go so far as you wanted although the terms suited them\"; abandoned idea; better to buy; will attempt to purchase on credit in Goochland, Louisa, and Fluvanna counties; have \"cleverman\" buy the Negro; request Billy be sent to Virginia. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lennard quit and hired a new man; cannot sell land entrusted to him but will continue to try; ask bother to collect 1000 dollar debt owed him by Evans; hold onto land; doesn't know if Mr. Price the register has disposed of certificates; ask if again a candidate for senate; opposition Smyth attended congress; Smyth merciless; treaty rescued by president; proposal to present all information before treaty comes before Congress; resolution oppoesd on grounds it is unneccessary and unconstitutional; invades executive's rights; papers the property of Senate. 4pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccept invitation to visit; mother will also come and travel to Sweet Springs for health; congratulate on birth of second son; likely will be brought up in military school and instructed in reality of war; mortified he has no son; wants nephew William to visit him in winter; will give him a sword; public doubts nephew's courage; he personally has no doubt will succesfully use sword on proper occasion. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft to executor accepting position of commisioner to provide for opening of road from upper James River to the Kanawha River. 1p. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpect the arrival of Francis; pay seventy-five pounds cash out of annuity to Peggy; Johnny and children ill. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad Aglae purchase a shawl; will send money for shawl; possibly visit, but have four children and forty to fifty in family; want her certificate for claim of turnpike shares, also includes typewritten transcript of letter. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIntroduce William Preston; ask for him to receive William; future gloomy; live among strangers; region being settled by cold-hearted Pennsylvanian immigrants; \"the Rowdy\" also taking over; the Rowdy come from no particular state but are native; life only supportable because of chases [horse races] and climate; friends are General Preston's family; Morton has strong ties to keep him in France. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWant to borrow after having been paid thirty to fifty thousand dollars; sale of property to Mr. Coallen; will send Mr. Sallworks? to help in sale; Coallen sold Negroes in South Carolina and got 500 dollars; can get a good price but don't pressure too much; \"He's an old Augusta man will I imagine treat the Negroes kindly\". 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt case shifting against them; Marcellus Smith brought forward to prove Preston Smith authorized to settle treasury business with Mr. Baker; attorneys seek right to ask how much money John Preston usually let in the treasury; commonwealth wants bank books to prove 39,000 cannot have been part of money in bank which was turned over to Baker; case may go to appeals; Call? would not communicate plan of foreclosing the literary fund; $6,200 unaccounted for from literary fund; was a law in which money could be borrowed from fund which was made unneccessary with peace; no money from fund had actually been received; case look brighter on Thursday; may be acquitted of 39,000. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSend two notes of $2000; things going badly in Richmond; agitation due to slavery question; \"blunder of Calhoun in bringing Van Buren back among us by rejecting him\"; Northern party carrying on war with South; hopes this will unite Southern party in \"common sense of wrong and determination of resistance\"; when struggle starts those like Ritchie [Van Buren] who betray party will be put down; \"we must shoot all deserters and spies\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend a profile of himself; profile made by a woman without arms; will soon return home; will write to Pres[ton Johnston] who is now student at an academy. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnnounce death of Charles; body found in creek; he was eating at an inn in Alexandria; heard steamboat bell and attempted to return to \"this place\"; supposedly missed the wharf and fell in the water; lost his life by a \"scrupulous endeavor to be at his post in the performance of his public duty\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam's business injured by amounts taken from the capital of the store and other debts; Harriet will take John; good place for him as Harriet's mode of government strong and uniform; business slow because so many druggists; Devotion and Osgood draw away customers; Doctr. Vail is 87 and still doing business. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreamble and resolution from Washington respecting death of her brother [Preston Johnston]; victories by army under Genl Scott over Mexican forces; in battle Lieutenant John Preston fell; son of Charles Johnston who died in the Potomac River; Eliza only immediate family left; give condolences; also includes introductory letter to the preamble and resolution. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGive the particulars of Mr. Johnston's unexpected death; Johnston had intended to return home from Columbia but postponed; friends visit that evening and he sent them away saying he would be better in the morning; died around 2 a.m.; doctor believes was inflammation of the bowels; was well loved; will erect tombstone; give love to Eliza. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHome only briefly; see grand-niece in Washington; mistaken in believing her uncles dislike Gov. Floyd; Gov. Floyd and Beverly were not on speaking terms, but nothing more; Edward appreciated his character; \"my entire separation from them, and their uncommunicative dispositions were enough to prevent my acquiring prejudices from them\"; also a newspaper clipping of the unveiling of Jackson's statue in Richmond. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Baldwin Mollhausen; given place on expedition of the Colorado River under the command of Lieutenant Ives; expeditions out West admired in Europe; present a portrait of the author of 'A political Essay on New Spain'; also includes English translation of the letter which is written in French and photocopies of both the original and translation. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThanks for invitation for the evening; decline because president wanted to go \"sparking\" alone on a Saturday night; mysterious raid upon the soldier's home. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary associate of deceased brother [Preston Johnston] who fell in Mexico; offer Eliza Hughes the colored lithograph Preston had presented him with earlier. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePromoted to position of general; appointment proof of governor's [John B. Floyd]? friendship; officers of the Q Masters department opposed appointment to keep generalcy among themselves; governor acted as advocate; vote on nomination in Senate was 31 to 3- \"the latter being the most rabid of the black republicans\"; get to settle down and will become neighbors due to railraod. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMade purchases for Hughes and present him the bill; \"I am not as flush as when the U.S. gave me $6000 a year in gold\"; the starters of the National Express company propose to make Johnston president; want the reports of the battles of Williamsburg and Seven Pines; many of his papers lost; fear publication mentioned is a volume of confederate reports of battles; \"compilers rejected all that I want\"; offered partnership in stock raising. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStopped in Baltimore because of sore throat caused by leaving New York too early; want to visit Eliza but delayed because of illness; business in New York was \"to raise money for a Southern company- with Southern property for security\"; found people fearful of investing money in the South; hope for settlement of affairs at next session of Congress; when in Selma, hope to dissolve connection with Alabama railroad company, as it is in bad condition; also newspaper clipping of the funeral service of Mrs. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent lock of hair found with your father's [Charles Johnston] license to practice law. 1pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYounger of the two consecrated to the Episcopate; have similar backgrounds- both belonged to the Monumental church, went to University of Virginia, and attended Virginia seminary; also both had same Sunday school teacher; fall short of what should have been, yet owe debt of gratitude for whatever they have achieved. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad done nothing which deserved commendation; see no fruit from seeds planted, but God answers prayers; stress the catechism in teaching; thanks for good wishes; also includes newspaper clippings of the letters and a description of the Faith Trumbell chapter meeting. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParty thrown by Secretary Cobb on the ship Harriet Lane; the President disapproves and decides to pay for it out of pocklet so public property not put to private use; Cobb paid for it himself. NwsCl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgainst army bill Burnsides; claims no knowledge of the plan attached to the military appropriations bill. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment has made a difference in administration of justice; had letter from Mr. Washington who has opposition; trust that it is not formidable and the he will secure a place with Hope's help. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest a barrel of oysters be sent to 1023 Connecticut Ave. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLearn that Floyd [Hughes] had a daughter, making Johnston a great-great-uncle ?; give congratulations; save name of Preston for a boy; also included newspaper clipping announcing death of Eliza Preston Hughes, infant daughter of Floyd and Nannie R. Hughes, aged 4 months. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the 200th Charter Day at William and Mary. 1p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten son for extra copies and will send if they exist; Col. John Mason dead; advise to write to widow. 1p. TDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor Health; felt badly after performance and had to return to room; compliments to the club. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTardy in acknowledging letter; obliged for enclosed documents; have difficulty separating fact with family tradition; Munford's claim of Sritersville?, West Va. being named after Mr. Radford's (I) mother and niece conflicts with county records; want to trace ancestry of Mr. Radford; father knew family and stayed in Radford ancestral home while in England in command of the Mediterranean squads. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThanks for sending lecture \"Editors of the Past\"; Judge Hughes assigned to give lecture by Press Association; lecture monstly on his \"diamond-pointed pen in his best and balmiest days and of the great journalists whose lives and characters and works he has so graphically delineated\"; wrote for Examiner about \"Know Nothing\" campaign; now public knows more about the Examiner and its brilliant editors. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad given husband Preston papers; request that turn them over to cousin Floyd Hughes; want papers preserved and ancestors researched; also includes transcript of letter. 1pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReject offer of vacation; has job that pays 2 dollars a day and weather delightful; relax at the Chesapeake Club and Virginia Beach; does not want to leave a lady- \"have it pretty bad\". 6pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of names with their position in society; sailed up the Potomac to Mt. Vernon; picnic by Washington's tomb; visit naval academy, government house and Fort McHenry where a light artillery drill was performed; visit Old Point where observe dress parade then attend a ball; party given by Secretary Cobb and Mr. Schull on a boat; invitations very limited; officers give up berths for ladies and men sleep on deck. 4pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWant Mrs. Hughes at the ship when it departs; wise head of the house is not up yet; does not want to leave in such a storm. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFriday Evening. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Invitation to dine; president has just returned from town. 2pp. ALS. Saturday Evening. Harriet R. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Describe riding habit; Lady Ouseley wants to see \"Tiny\"; will decide whether or not to engage her when reach New York; lady was charming, but the major would not remain to be \"victimized\". 4pp. ALS. July 10. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Thanks for gift of food; hope to see at party on Tuesday; ready to leave wharf on Tuesday; will send fly poison; flies problematic- \"they die by the thousands with us, but other gallant comrades fly in\". 3pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1pp. L. January 16. Invitation from Baron Gerault to Gov. Floyd for dinner on Tuesday the 26th. 1pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Floyd acquitted himself handsomely in his maiden jury speech\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic agent to negotiate 'this business'; agent Hardy appointed; Col. John Taylor will also attend; Taylor had helped rescind resolution disputing title to land which left the matter open for present discussion; propose to pay for Taylor's two journeys. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4pp. PL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3pp. PD. Letters of recommendation dated 1910-1911 for Floyd Hughes regarding his appointment as Collector of Customs to President William H. Taft; also includes a draft of Floyd Hughes resignation from the position in 1913 and an acceptance of the resignation dated 1914. TLs. Picture of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston Newspaper clippings about Gen. J.E. Johnston from 1864-1934 Newspaper clippings about Judge R.W. Hughes from 1870-1897\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook and a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["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","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","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","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","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","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","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Letters and papers of the Floyd, Johnston, and Preston families, as well as newspaper articles principally concerning Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Judge Robert William Hughes. The central figures in the collection include Gen. John Preston, his brother Gen. Francis Preston, Gen Joseph E. Johnston (1807-1891), his niece, Eliza Hughes (1825-1908), and Harriet Lane, niece of President Buchanan. The collection also contains the correspondence of or papers relating to Congressman Charles C. Johnston (1795-1832), Judge R.W. Hughes (1821-1901), Alexander von Humboldt, and Governor/ Secretary of War John B. Floyd (1806-1863). Spanning 154 years (1753-1907), this collection contains references to the Mexican War and the Civil War and also touches on the issues of Indians and slavery.","2pp. D.","Settling books of late partnership; owed money by Preston. 2pp. ALS.","Survey of 200 acres of land in Montgomery County for William Foster. 1p. D.","Next meet at Botetourt; will introduce new relation; invite Sally and Francis to Botetourt; need Col. Cabell in order to appoint diem falcium; want certificates from Pelhan but cannot reach him; also includes newspaper clipping concerning John D. Blair. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preston only officer present; \"Indians hovering near my lines\"; W. Breckenridge's family at Smithfield; Bluestone fired on by three Indians; W. Crockett then Preston search for Indians; Indians retired to the Henides?; hard to surprise; assembly called early; prepare to leave before expected; sent Jim home to put horses in order; instruct brother to take care of horses; send book Vatell's Law of Nations; did not send sugar; also includes a morning report of Lieut. Crockett's detachment of Capt. Preston's company. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrived at Colstee?; boats delayed; projects disagreeable voyage due to low tide; regained deserters for reward; deserters confined; General Wayne moved down river; Wayne killed Indians [Miami?] with bayonets; Wayne desires 15 or 20 hundred militia for battle; unlikely as militia unwilling to serve under him; Indians enjoy peace this spring and summer; Indians \"live in dread in their small forts in the most wretched manner\". 2pp. ALS.","Not heard from family since leaving Smithfield; expected Tamy? who was delayed in seeking money at home; dispirited but hope to soon return to good state of health; Francis fears a relapse; wants to be kept abreast of family's welfare; urges Francis to think first of his health; offer loan; prevented from going to Philadelphia in winter so won't see Francis; requests names of merchants to whom Francis is indebted; lottery. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulate on birth of son; serpent of faction threatens brother's election; opponent on circuit in G. Briar of Paris; opponent has agents in different counties throughout district; brother has a chance to mortify his enemies; \"those that appear to be his well wishers appear distressed at the head\"; can't come visit but willing to meet in Rockbridge of Botetourt; young ladies have French tutor; request Vistoe's[?] French Grammar. 2pp. ALS.","Bond for title. 1p. D.","Scope and Contents","Heading to Philadelphia from Richmond; decide to return home; send stage copies of several surveys; in order to dispose of the acreage in Mrs. Mirret's[?] name he desires the right of inspection and ability to reject if necessary; directions for sale of plots by Francis will come in W. Taylor's letter; send 100 dollars of collected debt money to Preston; unsuccessful at hiring Negroes; advertised and attended Henrico and Hanover court; \"seen number hired, but not one person was willing to let their Negroes go so far as you wanted although the terms suited them\"; abandoned idea; better to buy; will attempt to purchase on credit in Goochland, Louisa, and Fluvanna counties; have \"cleverman\" buy the Negro; request Billy be sent to Virginia. 4pp. ALS.","Mr. Lennard quit and hired a new man; cannot sell land entrusted to him but will continue to try; ask bother to collect 1000 dollar debt owed him by Evans; hold onto land; doesn't know if Mr. Price the register has disposed of certificates; ask if again a candidate for senate; opposition Smyth attended congress; Smyth merciless; treaty rescued by president; proposal to present all information before treaty comes before Congress; resolution oppoesd on grounds it is unneccessary and unconstitutional; invades executive's rights; papers the property of Senate. 4pp. AL.","Accept invitation to visit; mother will also come and travel to Sweet Springs for health; congratulate on birth of second son; likely will be brought up in military school and instructed in reality of war; mortified he has no son; wants nephew William to visit him in winter; will give him a sword; public doubts nephew's courage; he personally has no doubt will succesfully use sword on proper occasion. 3pp. ALS.","Draft to executor accepting position of commisioner to provide for opening of road from upper James River to the Kanawha River. 1p. Df.","Expect the arrival of Francis; pay seventy-five pounds cash out of annuity to Peggy; Johnny and children ill. 3pp. ALS.","Had Aglae purchase a shawl; will send money for shawl; possibly visit, but have four children and forty to fifty in family; want her certificate for claim of turnpike shares, also includes typewritten transcript of letter. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduce William Preston; ask for him to receive William; future gloomy; live among strangers; region being settled by cold-hearted Pennsylvanian immigrants; \"the Rowdy\" also taking over; the Rowdy come from no particular state but are native; life only supportable because of chases [horse races] and climate; friends are General Preston's family; Morton has strong ties to keep him in France. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Want to borrow after having been paid thirty to fifty thousand dollars; sale of property to Mr. Coallen; will send Mr. Sallworks? to help in sale; Coallen sold Negroes in South Carolina and got 500 dollars; can get a good price but don't pressure too much; \"He's an old Augusta man will I imagine treat the Negroes kindly\". 3pp. ALS.","Court case shifting against them; Marcellus Smith brought forward to prove Preston Smith authorized to settle treasury business with Mr. Baker; attorneys seek right to ask how much money John Preston usually let in the treasury; commonwealth wants bank books to prove 39,000 cannot have been part of money in bank which was turned over to Baker; case may go to appeals; Call? would not communicate plan of foreclosing the literary fund; $6,200 unaccounted for from literary fund; was a law in which money could be borrowed from fund which was made unneccessary with peace; no money from fund had actually been received; case look brighter on Thursday; may be acquitted of 39,000. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Send two notes of $2000; things going badly in Richmond; agitation due to slavery question; \"blunder of Calhoun in bringing Van Buren back among us by rejecting him\"; Northern party carrying on war with South; hopes this will unite Southern party in \"common sense of wrong and determination of resistance\"; when struggle starts those like Ritchie [Van Buren] who betray party will be put down; \"we must shoot all deserters and spies\". 2pp. ALS.","Send a profile of himself; profile made by a woman without arms; will soon return home; will write to Pres[ton Johnston] who is now student at an academy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Announce death of Charles; body found in creek; he was eating at an inn in Alexandria; heard steamboat bell and attempted to return to \"this place\"; supposedly missed the wharf and fell in the water; lost his life by a \"scrupulous endeavor to be at his post in the performance of his public duty\". 2pp. ALS.","William's business injured by amounts taken from the capital of the store and other debts; Harriet will take John; good place for him as Harriet's mode of government strong and uniform; business slow because so many druggists; Devotion and Osgood draw away customers; Doctr. Vail is 87 and still doing business. 3pp. ALS.","Preamble and resolution from Washington respecting death of her brother [Preston Johnston]; victories by army under Genl Scott over Mexican forces; in battle Lieutenant John Preston fell; son of Charles Johnston who died in the Potomac River; Eliza only immediate family left; give condolences; also includes introductory letter to the preamble and resolution. 3pp. ALS.","Give the particulars of Mr. Johnston's unexpected death; Johnston had intended to return home from Columbia but postponed; friends visit that evening and he sent them away saying he would be better in the morning; died around 2 a.m.; doctor believes was inflammation of the bowels; was well loved; will erect tombstone; give love to Eliza. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Home only briefly; see grand-niece in Washington; mistaken in believing her uncles dislike Gov. Floyd; Gov. Floyd and Beverly were not on speaking terms, but nothing more; Edward appreciated his character; \"my entire separation from them, and their uncommunicative dispositions were enough to prevent my acquiring prejudices from them\"; also a newspaper clipping of the unveiling of Jackson's statue in Richmond. 4pp. ALS.","Introduction of Baldwin Mollhausen; given place on expedition of the Colorado River under the command of Lieutenant Ives; expeditions out West admired in Europe; present a portrait of the author of 'A political Essay on New Spain'; also includes English translation of the letter which is written in French and photocopies of both the original and translation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for invitation for the evening; decline because president wanted to go \"sparking\" alone on a Saturday night; mysterious raid upon the soldier's home. 4pp. ALS.","Military associate of deceased brother [Preston Johnston] who fell in Mexico; offer Eliza Hughes the colored lithograph Preston had presented him with earlier. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Promoted to position of general; appointment proof of governor's [John B. Floyd]? friendship; officers of the Q Masters department opposed appointment to keep generalcy among themselves; governor acted as advocate; vote on nomination in Senate was 31 to 3- \"the latter being the most rabid of the black republicans\"; get to settle down and will become neighbors due to railraod. 3pp. ALS.","PV.","Scope and Contents","Made purchases for Hughes and present him the bill; \"I am not as flush as when the U.S. gave me $6000 a year in gold\"; the starters of the National Express company propose to make Johnston president; want the reports of the battles of Williamsburg and Seven Pines; many of his papers lost; fear publication mentioned is a volume of confederate reports of battles; \"compilers rejected all that I want\"; offered partnership in stock raising. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Stopped in Baltimore because of sore throat caused by leaving New York too early; want to visit Eliza but delayed because of illness; business in New York was \"to raise money for a Southern company- with Southern property for security\"; found people fearful of investing money in the South; hope for settlement of affairs at next session of Congress; when in Selma, hope to dissolve connection with Alabama railroad company, as it is in bad condition; also newspaper clipping of the funeral service of Mrs. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. 3pp. ALS.","Sent lock of hair found with your father's [Charles Johnston] license to practice law. 1pp. ALS.","Younger of the two consecrated to the Episcopate; have similar backgrounds- both belonged to the Monumental church, went to University of Virginia, and attended Virginia seminary; also both had same Sunday school teacher; fall short of what should have been, yet owe debt of gratitude for whatever they have achieved. 2pp. ALS.","Had done nothing which deserved commendation; see no fruit from seeds planted, but God answers prayers; stress the catechism in teaching; thanks for good wishes; also includes newspaper clippings of the letters and a description of the Faith Trumbell chapter meeting. 2pp. ALS.","Party thrown by Secretary Cobb on the ship Harriet Lane; the President disapproves and decides to pay for it out of pocklet so public property not put to private use; Cobb paid for it himself. NwsCl.","Against army bill Burnsides; claims no knowledge of the plan attached to the military appropriations bill. 2pp. ALS.","Appointment has made a difference in administration of justice; had letter from Mr. Washington who has opposition; trust that it is not formidable and the he will secure a place with Hope's help. 2pp. ALS.","Request a barrel of oysters be sent to 1023 Connecticut Ave. 1p. ALS.","Learn that Floyd [Hughes] had a daughter, making Johnston a great-great-uncle ?; give congratulations; save name of Preston for a boy; also included newspaper clipping announcing death of Eliza Preston Hughes, infant daughter of Floyd and Nannie R. Hughes, aged 4 months. 2pp. ALS.","Invitation to the 200th Charter Day at William and Mary. 1p. D.","Written son for extra copies and will send if they exist; Col. John Mason dead; advise to write to widow. 1p. TDS.","Poor Health; felt badly after performance and had to return to room; compliments to the club. 1p. ALS.","Tardy in acknowledging letter; obliged for enclosed documents; have difficulty separating fact with family tradition; Munford's claim of Sritersville?, West Va. being named after Mr. Radford's (I) mother and niece conflicts with county records; want to trace ancestry of Mr. Radford; father knew family and stayed in Radford ancestral home while in England in command of the Mediterranean squads. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for sending lecture \"Editors of the Past\"; Judge Hughes assigned to give lecture by Press Association; lecture monstly on his \"diamond-pointed pen in his best and balmiest days and of the great journalists whose lives and characters and works he has so graphically delineated\"; wrote for Examiner about \"Know Nothing\" campaign; now public knows more about the Examiner and its brilliant editors. 3pp. ALS.","Had given husband Preston papers; request that turn them over to cousin Floyd Hughes; want papers preserved and ancestors researched; also includes transcript of letter. 1pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reject offer of vacation; has job that pays 2 dollars a day and weather delightful; relax at the Chesapeake Club and Virginia Beach; does not want to leave a lady- \"have it pretty bad\". 6pp. ALS.","List of names with their position in society; sailed up the Potomac to Mt. Vernon; picnic by Washington's tomb; visit naval academy, government house and Fort McHenry where a light artillery drill was performed; visit Old Point where observe dress parade then attend a ball; party given by Secretary Cobb and Mr. Schull on a boat; invitations very limited; officers give up berths for ladies and men sleep on deck. 4pp. Ms.","Want Mrs. Hughes at the ship when it departs; wise head of the house is not up yet; does not want to leave in such a storm. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Friday Evening. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Invitation to dine; president has just returned from town. 2pp. ALS. Saturday Evening. Harriet R. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Describe riding habit; Lady Ouseley wants to see \"Tiny\"; will decide whether or not to engage her when reach New York; lady was charming, but the major would not remain to be \"victimized\". 4pp. ALS. July 10. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Thanks for gift of food; hope to see at party on Tuesday; ready to leave wharf on Tuesday; will send fly poison; flies problematic- \"they die by the thousands with us, but other gallant comrades fly in\". 3pp.","1pp. L. January 16. Invitation from Baron Gerault to Gov. Floyd for dinner on Tuesday the 26th. 1pp. L.","Scope and Contents","\"Floyd acquitted himself handsomely in his maiden jury speech\". 2pp. ALS.","Public agent to negotiate 'this business'; agent Hardy appointed; Col. John Taylor will also attend; Taylor had helped rescind resolution disputing title to land which left the matter open for present discussion; propose to pay for Taylor's two journeys. 1p. ALS.","30pp. PV.","4pp. PL.","14pp. PV.","3pp. PD. Letters of recommendation dated 1910-1911 for Floyd Hughes regarding his appointment as Collector of Customs to President William H. Taft; also includes a draft of Floyd Hughes resignation from the position in 1913 and an acceptance of the resignation dated 1914. TLs. 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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.","John Buchanan Floyd (1806-1863), was a Virginia politician (legislator and governor), U.S. Secretary of War, and the Confederate general in the American Civil War who lost the crucial Battle of Fort Donelson.","Papers, 1831-1863, of John B. Floyd, governor of Virginia, United States Secretary of War and Confederate general. The papers, chiefly 1850-1862, concern the three positions he held. Correspondents include James Buchanan, Jefferson Davis, Samuel Houston, Benjamin Huger, Alexander von Humboldt, R. M. T. Hunter, Charles James Faulkner, Jenny Lind, James Murray Mason, William Ballard Preston, Winfield Scott, John Tyler, Daniel Webster and the Duke of Wellington.","Concerning \"your\" Pattonsburg's [?] suit; how are things in Richmond? the Tariff issue; the proposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States; and the concenrs of the South and its representatives, particularly Virginia.","Notation concerning the presentation of a medal to Major General Winfield Scott for services in the Mexican war, crediting the text to Floyd's \"daughter\" Eliza M. Johnston. Signed by John B. Floyd.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Richmond. Is sending fireworks in care of Capt. Charles Dimmock.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Richmond.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington monument in Richmond.","Is prevented by sickness from attending the ceremony unveiling the Washington Monument at Richmond on 22 February..","Declines to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the Washington Monument in Richmond.","Concerning an enclosed document that needs the attentions of the authorities of the state of Virginia.","Thanks him [Floyd] for kindnesses shown during her stay in Richmond and for the presents bestowed upon her.","Concerns medal voted by State of Virginia to Gen. Winfield Scott.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of previous letter and replies that a packet will be sent by the first mail from the State Department to Mexico. Including an autograph, undated, of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney.","Offers Floyd appointment as a member of his cabinet --\"almost certainly that of Secretary of War.\"","Concerning the new President and administration, the Secretary of War, and whether the \"Head Quarters of the army\" shall remain in New York.","Congratulates Floyd on his appointment as Secretary of War.","Congratulates Floyd on his recent appointment as Secretary of War.","Concerning the gift of a saddle cloth for JBF which was originally designed as a testimnoial of the late President Taylor; statement concerning woman's happiness; and possession of a George Washington letter.","Describes Longwood, the prison, tomb of Napoleon, the cruise of the Dale down the coast of Africa, and his plan to return home before the close of the last session of the Congress, now sitting.","Scope and Contents Regrets a dinner invitation. Including a letter from Samuel Houston, Independence, Texas, to William Lloyd, 14 September 1854, declining to pay for the Richmond Examiner because he never subscribed to it.","Thanks von Humboldt for his portrait; will continue to send surveys of far western territories; praises Humboldt's work. In French.","Thanks Floyd for accepting his portrait, and speaks of his admiration of the United States; requests that a certain friend be allowed to return to his family to finish the sketches from the Colorado expedition.","Concerning a trip to the St. Lawrence and on to Quebec; and requesting to prolong the leave of a Lt. Major of the 2d calvalry for four months and reasons supporting the request.","Card of invitation to dinner from Lord Edmund Lyons, addressed to the Secretary of War, John B. Floyd.","Scope and Contents Signatures, dated 4 October 1860, are: Albert Edward P.; Lyons; Newcastle; Sc. Germans; Robert Bruce; [?]sdale; G.N. Grey; Gardiner D. Engleheart.","Appoints Floyd as Brigadier General of the Provisional Forces of the CSA.","Concerning Floyd's invitation to Richardson to join Floyd's Brigade and Richardson's decline because of dissatisfaction in the ranks.","Concerns the difficulty of raising and supplying companies for the Confederate Army in his section of Tennessee.","Concerning arms that are pledged to the Georgia volunteers. Brown does not have enough to give to Floyd even though he's sure they would be used \"for the promotion of a ... cause.\"","Concerning commissions, medical supplies, and Col. Reynolds and the \"Carbine affair.\"","Concerning volunteers and their subsequent refusal to enter the service.","Concerning Coleman's promotion from private in the \"Nelson Rangers.\" Written on Confederate States of America stationery.","General Loring assumes command of the Army of the North West.","Scope and Contents Pass to permit his return to his home near Sewell [sic] Mountain. Including an answer from J.L.D. [?], concerning Hargman's report (to Confederates) of Federal strength.","Discusses some differences between them as related to their respective commands, and some misapplication of the miltary propriety. Including a copy from General John B. Floyd, White Sulphur Va. [?], to General Henry A. Wise, 14 August 1861. General Order No. 82, ordering obedience and repect for General Wise, who assumed comand of the Department of the Kanawha Valley.","Requests transfer by Floyd of two companies to Beckly's newly formed regiment. Also refers to military situation below Gauley Bridge.","Scope and Contents Recommends Thompson Tyler as messenger or Confederate agent. Including an answer signed by Jno. P. Brock, Capt. Valley Rangers, also recommending Tyler.","Concerning the settlement of bills, the purchase of bacon, and congratulations on a successful campaign.","Concerning prisoners.","Concerning mail facilities fro the Army of Kanawha.","Authorization for Stephen Clark to proceed to Grayson County and vicinity to purchase bacon for the use of the army, approved by order of Brig. General John B. Floyd.","Scope and Contents Concerns purchase of cattle by speculators which prevents the army from getting a sufficiency. Including letter from R. E. Lee, Head Quarters Camp Sewell Mt., to General John B. Floyd, 4 October 1861, referring matter to Floyd.","Concerning two prisoners and a \"pass\" found.","Scope and Contents Concerning the feeding and location of cattle. Including letter from Lucius Bellinger Northrop, Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department, to Captain W. E. Peters, Floyd's Brigade, 14 October 1861, supporting Ruffin's orders concerning the cattle.","Asks for instructions with regard to the route to be taken to move his troops to meet General Floyd's troops, after they have received their winter supplies.","Scope and Contents Concerns the mortal wound of Col. St. George [sic] John Groghan of the Confederate Army, in a calvalry skirmish, 14 November 1860, and the disposition of his effects. Including an answer from H.W. Benham, Hawkins farm Raleigh Road, Va., to Governor John B. Floyd, n.p., 15 November 1861, stating that the bearer of the letter is John Hawkins, son of Pleasant Hawkins, a prisoner of Floyd's. Desires that John Hawkins be permitted to return.","Special orders assigning Surgeon James A. Forbes to the Army in the North West.","Concerning the selection and establishment of Winter Headquarters.","Concerning enemy forces on the Tennessee River and Pillow's position and strategy.","Is sending special messenger.","Transmitting of letter from the Secretary of War.","Requests Floyd to prepare a report of his activities from the time he was left in command at Nashville until he arrived at Murfreesboro. This letter published in War of the Rebellion. (Note: The date is written as 1863, but is in fact 1862.)","Concerns the war in the Valley of Virginia and the desire of Capt. Joel W. Flood of Appomattox County to raise a company.","Scope and Contents Recommends Jacob Osborne of Monroe County, lately a lieutenant in a volunteer company, to Floyd's consideration. Including an answer from A. A. Chapman, undated, concurring with the above reommendation.","Recommendation of superior nature of Col. John M. Rowan; gossip about the failures of Henry Heth's command following the battle of Lewisburg, Va. in 1862.","Concerning an introduction of Captain Davis.","Describes looting in Nashville.","Hopes to arrange his exchange as a prisoner from \"Lincoln's shackles,\" and will then be able to enter service again. Since he has been wounded, desires position in John B. Floyd's army. Including answer from John Letcher, 17 Aug. 1862, referring Curry's request to Maj. General John B. Floyd, and recommending Curry as an \"excellent officer... cool and energetic.\"","Recommends Lieut. Henry D. Yancey of Lynchburg for an appointment in the army under Floyd.","Card of invitation of Sir William Gore and Lady Ouseley to Governor and Mrs. John B. 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Including an autograph, undated, of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Floyd appointment as a member of his cabinet --\"almost certainly that of Secretary of War.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the new President and administration, the Secretary of War, and whether the \"Head Quarters of the army\" shall remain in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Floyd on his appointment as Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Floyd on his recent appointment as Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the gift of a saddle cloth for JBF which was originally designed as a testimnoial of the late President Taylor; statement concerning woman's happiness; and possession of a George Washington letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Longwood, the prison, tomb of Napoleon, the cruise of the Dale down the coast of Africa, and his plan to return home before the close of the last session of the Congress, now sitting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets a dinner invitation. Including a letter from Samuel Houston, Independence, Texas, to William Lloyd, 14 September 1854, declining to pay for the Richmond Examiner because he never subscribed to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks von Humboldt for his portrait; will continue to send surveys of far western territories; praises Humboldt's work. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Floyd for accepting his portrait, and speaks of his admiration of the United States; requests that a certain friend be allowed to return to his family to finish the sketches from the Colorado expedition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a trip to the St. Lawrence and on to Quebec; and requesting to prolong the leave of a Lt. Major of the 2d calvalry for four months and reasons supporting the request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard of invitation to dinner from Lord Edmund Lyons, addressed to the Secretary of War, John B. Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signatures, dated 4 October 1860, are: Albert Edward P.; Lyons; Newcastle; Sc. Germans; Robert Bruce; [?]sdale; G.N. Grey; Gardiner D. Engleheart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Floyd as Brigadier General of the Provisional Forces of the CSA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Floyd's invitation to Richardson to join Floyd's Brigade and Richardson's decline because of dissatisfaction in the ranks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the difficulty of raising and supplying companies for the Confederate Army in his section of Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning arms that are pledged to the Georgia volunteers. Brown does not have enough to give to Floyd even though he's sure they would be used \"for the promotion of a ... cause.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning commissions, medical supplies, and Col. Reynolds and the \"Carbine affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning volunteers and their subsequent refusal to enter the service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Coleman's promotion from private in the \"Nelson Rangers.\" Written on Confederate States of America stationery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Loring assumes command of the Army of the North West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pass to permit his return to his home near Sewell [sic] Mountain. Including an answer from J.L.D. [?], concerning Hargman's report (to Confederates) of Federal strength.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some differences between them as related to their respective commands, and some misapplication of the miltary propriety. Including a copy from General John B. Floyd, White Sulphur Va. [?], to General Henry A. Wise, 14 August 1861. General Order No. 82, ordering obedience and repect for General Wise, who assumed comand of the Department of the Kanawha Valley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests transfer by Floyd of two companies to Beckly's newly formed regiment. Also refers to military situation below Gauley Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Thompson Tyler as messenger or Confederate agent. Including an answer signed by Jno. P. Brock, Capt. Valley Rangers, also recommending Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the settlement of bills, the purchase of bacon, and congratulations on a successful campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning prisoners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning mail facilities fro the Army of Kanawha.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization for Stephen Clark to proceed to Grayson County and vicinity to purchase bacon for the use of the army, approved by order of Brig. General John B. Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns purchase of cattle by speculators which prevents the army from getting a sufficiency. Including letter from R. E. Lee, Head Quarters Camp Sewell Mt., to General John B. Floyd, 4 October 1861, referring matter to Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning two prisoners and a \"pass\" found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the feeding and location of cattle. Including letter from Lucius Bellinger Northrop, Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department, to Captain W. E. Peters, Floyd's Brigade, 14 October 1861, supporting Ruffin's orders concerning the cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for instructions with regard to the route to be taken to move his troops to meet General Floyd's troops, after they have received their winter supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns the mortal wound of Col. St. George [sic] John Groghan of the Confederate Army, in a calvalry skirmish, 14 November 1860, and the disposition of his effects. Including an answer from H.W. Benham, Hawkins farm Raleigh Road, Va., to Governor John B. Floyd, n.p., 15 November 1861, stating that the bearer of the letter is John Hawkins, son of Pleasant Hawkins, a prisoner of Floyd's. Desires that John Hawkins be permitted to return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpecial orders assigning Surgeon James A. Forbes to the Army in the North West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the selection and establishment of Winter Headquarters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning enemy forces on the Tennessee River and Pillow's position and strategy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending special messenger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmitting of letter from the Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Floyd to prepare a report of his activities from the time he was left in command at Nashville until he arrived at Murfreesboro. This letter published in War of the Rebellion. (Note: The date is written as 1863, but is in fact 1862.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the war in the Valley of Virginia and the desire of Capt. Joel W. Flood of Appomattox County to raise a company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Jacob Osborne of Monroe County, lately a lieutenant in a volunteer company, to Floyd's consideration. Including an answer from A. A. Chapman, undated, concurring with the above reommendation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of superior nature of Col. John M. Rowan; gossip about the failures of Henry Heth's command following the battle of Lewisburg, Va. in 1862.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an introduction of Captain Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes looting in Nashville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to arrange his exchange as a prisoner from \"Lincoln's shackles,\" and will then be able to enter service again. Since he has been wounded, desires position in John B. Floyd's army. Including answer from John Letcher, 17 Aug. 1862, referring Curry's request to Maj. General John B. Floyd, and recommending Curry as an \"excellent officer... cool and energetic.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Lieut. Henry D. Yancey of Lynchburg for an appointment in the army under Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard of invitation of Sir William Gore and Lady Ouseley to Governor and Mrs. John B. Floyd for dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Presbyterian Synod, the house, and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eListing residents of Washington D.C. by street, with notation on (dates called on), and with separate lists for diplomats and \"Bachelors\"\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["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","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","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","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","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","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","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers, 1831-1863, of John B. Floyd, governor of Virginia, United States Secretary of War and Confederate general. The papers, chiefly 1850-1862, concern the three positions he held. Correspondents include James Buchanan, Jefferson Davis, Samuel Houston, Benjamin Huger, Alexander von Humboldt, R. M. T. Hunter, Charles James Faulkner, Jenny Lind, James Murray Mason, William Ballard Preston, Winfield Scott, John Tyler, Daniel Webster and the Duke of Wellington.","Concerning \"your\" Pattonsburg's [?] suit; how are things in Richmond? the Tariff issue; the proposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States; and the concenrs of the South and its representatives, particularly Virginia.","Notation concerning the presentation of a medal to Major General Winfield Scott for services in the Mexican war, crediting the text to Floyd's \"daughter\" Eliza M. Johnston. Signed by John B. Floyd.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Richmond. Is sending fireworks in care of Capt. Charles Dimmock.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Richmond.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington monument in Richmond.","Is prevented by sickness from attending the ceremony unveiling the Washington Monument at Richmond on 22 February..","Declines to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the Washington Monument in Richmond.","Concerning an enclosed document that needs the attentions of the authorities of the state of Virginia.","Thanks him [Floyd] for kindnesses shown during her stay in Richmond and for the presents bestowed upon her.","Concerns medal voted by State of Virginia to Gen. Winfield Scott.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of previous letter and replies that a packet will be sent by the first mail from the State Department to Mexico. Including an autograph, undated, of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney.","Offers Floyd appointment as a member of his cabinet --\"almost certainly that of Secretary of War.\"","Concerning the new President and administration, the Secretary of War, and whether the \"Head Quarters of the army\" shall remain in New York.","Congratulates Floyd on his appointment as Secretary of War.","Congratulates Floyd on his recent appointment as Secretary of War.","Concerning the gift of a saddle cloth for JBF which was originally designed as a testimnoial of the late President Taylor; statement concerning woman's happiness; and possession of a George Washington letter.","Describes Longwood, the prison, tomb of Napoleon, the cruise of the Dale down the coast of Africa, and his plan to return home before the close of the last session of the Congress, now sitting.","Scope and Contents Regrets a dinner invitation. Including a letter from Samuel Houston, Independence, Texas, to William Lloyd, 14 September 1854, declining to pay for the Richmond Examiner because he never subscribed to it.","Thanks von Humboldt for his portrait; will continue to send surveys of far western territories; praises Humboldt's work. In French.","Thanks Floyd for accepting his portrait, and speaks of his admiration of the United States; requests that a certain friend be allowed to return to his family to finish the sketches from the Colorado expedition.","Concerning a trip to the St. Lawrence and on to Quebec; and requesting to prolong the leave of a Lt. Major of the 2d calvalry for four months and reasons supporting the request.","Card of invitation to dinner from Lord Edmund Lyons, addressed to the Secretary of War, John B. Floyd.","Scope and Contents Signatures, dated 4 October 1860, are: Albert Edward P.; Lyons; Newcastle; Sc. Germans; Robert Bruce; [?]sdale; G.N. Grey; Gardiner D. Engleheart.","Appoints Floyd as Brigadier General of the Provisional Forces of the CSA.","Concerning Floyd's invitation to Richardson to join Floyd's Brigade and Richardson's decline because of dissatisfaction in the ranks.","Concerns the difficulty of raising and supplying companies for the Confederate Army in his section of Tennessee.","Concerning arms that are pledged to the Georgia volunteers. Brown does not have enough to give to Floyd even though he's sure they would be used \"for the promotion of a ... cause.\"","Concerning commissions, medical supplies, and Col. Reynolds and the \"Carbine affair.\"","Concerning volunteers and their subsequent refusal to enter the service.","Concerning Coleman's promotion from private in the \"Nelson Rangers.\" Written on Confederate States of America stationery.","General Loring assumes command of the Army of the North West.","Scope and Contents Pass to permit his return to his home near Sewell [sic] Mountain. Including an answer from J.L.D. [?], concerning Hargman's report (to Confederates) of Federal strength.","Discusses some differences between them as related to their respective commands, and some misapplication of the miltary propriety. Including a copy from General John B. Floyd, White Sulphur Va. [?], to General Henry A. Wise, 14 August 1861. General Order No. 82, ordering obedience and repect for General Wise, who assumed comand of the Department of the Kanawha Valley.","Requests transfer by Floyd of two companies to Beckly's newly formed regiment. Also refers to military situation below Gauley Bridge.","Scope and Contents Recommends Thompson Tyler as messenger or Confederate agent. Including an answer signed by Jno. P. Brock, Capt. Valley Rangers, also recommending Tyler.","Concerning the settlement of bills, the purchase of bacon, and congratulations on a successful campaign.","Concerning prisoners.","Concerning mail facilities fro the Army of Kanawha.","Authorization for Stephen Clark to proceed to Grayson County and vicinity to purchase bacon for the use of the army, approved by order of Brig. General John B. Floyd.","Scope and Contents Concerns purchase of cattle by speculators which prevents the army from getting a sufficiency. Including letter from R. E. Lee, Head Quarters Camp Sewell Mt., to General John B. Floyd, 4 October 1861, referring matter to Floyd.","Concerning two prisoners and a \"pass\" found.","Scope and Contents Concerning the feeding and location of cattle. Including letter from Lucius Bellinger Northrop, Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department, to Captain W. E. Peters, Floyd's Brigade, 14 October 1861, supporting Ruffin's orders concerning the cattle.","Asks for instructions with regard to the route to be taken to move his troops to meet General Floyd's troops, after they have received their winter supplies.","Scope and Contents Concerns the mortal wound of Col. St. George [sic] John Groghan of the Confederate Army, in a calvalry skirmish, 14 November 1860, and the disposition of his effects. Including an answer from H.W. Benham, Hawkins farm Raleigh Road, Va., to Governor John B. Floyd, n.p., 15 November 1861, stating that the bearer of the letter is John Hawkins, son of Pleasant Hawkins, a prisoner of Floyd's. Desires that John Hawkins be permitted to return.","Special orders assigning Surgeon James A. Forbes to the Army in the North West.","Concerning the selection and establishment of Winter Headquarters.","Concerning enemy forces on the Tennessee River and Pillow's position and strategy.","Is sending special messenger.","Transmitting of letter from the Secretary of War.","Requests Floyd to prepare a report of his activities from the time he was left in command at Nashville until he arrived at Murfreesboro. This letter published in War of the Rebellion. (Note: The date is written as 1863, but is in fact 1862.)","Concerns the war in the Valley of Virginia and the desire of Capt. Joel W. Flood of Appomattox County to raise a company.","Scope and Contents Recommends Jacob Osborne of Monroe County, lately a lieutenant in a volunteer company, to Floyd's consideration. Including an answer from A. A. Chapman, undated, concurring with the above reommendation.","Recommendation of superior nature of Col. John M. Rowan; gossip about the failures of Henry Heth's command following the battle of Lewisburg, Va. in 1862.","Concerning an introduction of Captain Davis.","Describes looting in Nashville.","Hopes to arrange his exchange as a prisoner from \"Lincoln's shackles,\" and will then be able to enter service again. Since he has been wounded, desires position in John B. Floyd's army. Including answer from John Letcher, 17 Aug. 1862, referring Curry's request to Maj. General John B. Floyd, and recommending Curry as an \"excellent officer... cool and energetic.\"","Recommends Lieut. Henry D. Yancey of Lynchburg for an appointment in the army under Floyd.","Card of invitation of Sir William Gore and Lady Ouseley to Governor and Mrs. John B. Floyd for dinner.","Concerning the Presbyterian Synod, the house, and family.","Listing residents of Washington D.C. by street, with notation on (dates called on), and with separate lists for diplomats and \"Bachelors\""],"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","Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863","Buchanan, James, 1791-1868","Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889","Faulkner, Charles James, 1806-1884","Houston, Sam, 1793-1863","Huger, Benjamin, 1805-1877","Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859","Hunter, R. M. T. (Robert Mercer Taliaferro), 1809-1887","Lind, Jenny, 1820-1887","Mason, J. M. (James Murray), 1798-1871","Preston, William Ballard, 1805-1862","Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866","Tyler, John, 1790-1862","Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852","Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863","Buchanan, James, 1791-1868","Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889","Faulkner, Charles James, 1806-1884","Houston, Sam, 1793-1863","Huger, Benjamin, 1805-1877","Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859","Hunter, R. M. T. (Robert Mercer Taliaferro), 1809-1887","Lind, Jenny, 1820-1887","Mason, J. M. (James Murray), 1798-1871","Preston, William Ballard, 1805-1862","Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866","Tyler, John, 1790-1862","Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852","Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":66,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-20T22:53:08Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_958","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_958","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_958","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_958","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_958.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Floyd, John Buchanan, Papers","title_ssm":["John Buchanan Floyd Papers"],"title_tesim":["John Buchanan Floyd Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1831-1862"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1831-1862"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 F59","/repositories/2/resources/958"],"text":["Mss. 65 F59","/repositories/2/resources/958","John Buchanan Floyd Papers","Virginia--Governors","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century","Washington (D.C.)--Social life and customs","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","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.","John Buchanan Floyd (1806-1863), was a Virginia politician (legislator and governor), U.S. Secretary of War, and the Confederate general in the American Civil War who lost the crucial Battle of Fort Donelson.","Papers, 1831-1863, of John B. Floyd, governor of Virginia, United States Secretary of War and Confederate general. The papers, chiefly 1850-1862, concern the three positions he held. Correspondents include James Buchanan, Jefferson Davis, Samuel Houston, Benjamin Huger, Alexander von Humboldt, R. M. T. Hunter, Charles James Faulkner, Jenny Lind, James Murray Mason, William Ballard Preston, Winfield Scott, John Tyler, Daniel Webster and the Duke of Wellington.","Concerning \"your\" Pattonsburg's [?] suit; how are things in Richmond? the Tariff issue; the proposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States; and the concenrs of the South and its representatives, particularly Virginia.","Notation concerning the presentation of a medal to Major General Winfield Scott for services in the Mexican war, crediting the text to Floyd's \"daughter\" Eliza M. Johnston. Signed by John B. Floyd.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Richmond. Is sending fireworks in care of Capt. Charles Dimmock.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Richmond.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington monument in Richmond.","Is prevented by sickness from attending the ceremony unveiling the Washington Monument at Richmond on 22 February..","Declines to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the Washington Monument in Richmond.","Concerning an enclosed document that needs the attentions of the authorities of the state of Virginia.","Thanks him [Floyd] for kindnesses shown during her stay in Richmond and for the presents bestowed upon her.","Concerns medal voted by State of Virginia to Gen. Winfield Scott.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of previous letter and replies that a packet will be sent by the first mail from the State Department to Mexico. Including an autograph, undated, of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney.","Offers Floyd appointment as a member of his cabinet --\"almost certainly that of Secretary of War.\"","Concerning the new President and administration, the Secretary of War, and whether the \"Head Quarters of the army\" shall remain in New York.","Congratulates Floyd on his appointment as Secretary of War.","Congratulates Floyd on his recent appointment as Secretary of War.","Concerning the gift of a saddle cloth for JBF which was originally designed as a testimnoial of the late President Taylor; statement concerning woman's happiness; and possession of a George Washington letter.","Describes Longwood, the prison, tomb of Napoleon, the cruise of the Dale down the coast of Africa, and his plan to return home before the close of the last session of the Congress, now sitting.","Scope and Contents Regrets a dinner invitation. Including a letter from Samuel Houston, Independence, Texas, to William Lloyd, 14 September 1854, declining to pay for the Richmond Examiner because he never subscribed to it.","Thanks von Humboldt for his portrait; will continue to send surveys of far western territories; praises Humboldt's work. In French.","Thanks Floyd for accepting his portrait, and speaks of his admiration of the United States; requests that a certain friend be allowed to return to his family to finish the sketches from the Colorado expedition.","Concerning a trip to the St. Lawrence and on to Quebec; and requesting to prolong the leave of a Lt. Major of the 2d calvalry for four months and reasons supporting the request.","Card of invitation to dinner from Lord Edmund Lyons, addressed to the Secretary of War, John B. Floyd.","Scope and Contents Signatures, dated 4 October 1860, are: Albert Edward P.; Lyons; Newcastle; Sc. Germans; Robert Bruce; [?]sdale; G.N. Grey; Gardiner D. Engleheart.","Appoints Floyd as Brigadier General of the Provisional Forces of the CSA.","Concerning Floyd's invitation to Richardson to join Floyd's Brigade and Richardson's decline because of dissatisfaction in the ranks.","Concerns the difficulty of raising and supplying companies for the Confederate Army in his section of Tennessee.","Concerning arms that are pledged to the Georgia volunteers. Brown does not have enough to give to Floyd even though he's sure they would be used \"for the promotion of a ... cause.\"","Concerning commissions, medical supplies, and Col. Reynolds and the \"Carbine affair.\"","Concerning volunteers and their subsequent refusal to enter the service.","Concerning Coleman's promotion from private in the \"Nelson Rangers.\" Written on Confederate States of America stationery.","General Loring assumes command of the Army of the North West.","Scope and Contents Pass to permit his return to his home near Sewell [sic] Mountain. Including an answer from J.L.D. [?], concerning Hargman's report (to Confederates) of Federal strength.","Discusses some differences between them as related to their respective commands, and some misapplication of the miltary propriety. Including a copy from General John B. Floyd, White Sulphur Va. [?], to General Henry A. Wise, 14 August 1861. General Order No. 82, ordering obedience and repect for General Wise, who assumed comand of the Department of the Kanawha Valley.","Requests transfer by Floyd of two companies to Beckly's newly formed regiment. Also refers to military situation below Gauley Bridge.","Scope and Contents Recommends Thompson Tyler as messenger or Confederate agent. Including an answer signed by Jno. P. Brock, Capt. Valley Rangers, also recommending Tyler.","Concerning the settlement of bills, the purchase of bacon, and congratulations on a successful campaign.","Concerning prisoners.","Concerning mail facilities fro the Army of Kanawha.","Authorization for Stephen Clark to proceed to Grayson County and vicinity to purchase bacon for the use of the army, approved by order of Brig. General John B. Floyd.","Scope and Contents Concerns purchase of cattle by speculators which prevents the army from getting a sufficiency. Including letter from R. E. Lee, Head Quarters Camp Sewell Mt., to General John B. Floyd, 4 October 1861, referring matter to Floyd.","Concerning two prisoners and a \"pass\" found.","Scope and Contents Concerning the feeding and location of cattle. Including letter from Lucius Bellinger Northrop, Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department, to Captain W. E. Peters, Floyd's Brigade, 14 October 1861, supporting Ruffin's orders concerning the cattle.","Asks for instructions with regard to the route to be taken to move his troops to meet General Floyd's troops, after they have received their winter supplies.","Scope and Contents Concerns the mortal wound of Col. St. George [sic] John Groghan of the Confederate Army, in a calvalry skirmish, 14 November 1860, and the disposition of his effects. Including an answer from H.W. Benham, Hawkins farm Raleigh Road, Va., to Governor John B. Floyd, n.p., 15 November 1861, stating that the bearer of the letter is John Hawkins, son of Pleasant Hawkins, a prisoner of Floyd's. Desires that John Hawkins be permitted to return.","Special orders assigning Surgeon James A. Forbes to the Army in the North West.","Concerning the selection and establishment of Winter Headquarters.","Concerning enemy forces on the Tennessee River and Pillow's position and strategy.","Is sending special messenger.","Transmitting of letter from the Secretary of War.","Requests Floyd to prepare a report of his activities from the time he was left in command at Nashville until he arrived at Murfreesboro. This letter published in War of the Rebellion. (Note: The date is written as 1863, but is in fact 1862.)","Concerns the war in the Valley of Virginia and the desire of Capt. Joel W. Flood of Appomattox County to raise a company.","Scope and Contents Recommends Jacob Osborne of Monroe County, lately a lieutenant in a volunteer company, to Floyd's consideration. Including an answer from A. A. Chapman, undated, concurring with the above reommendation.","Recommendation of superior nature of Col. John M. Rowan; gossip about the failures of Henry Heth's command following the battle of Lewisburg, Va. in 1862.","Concerning an introduction of Captain Davis.","Describes looting in Nashville.","Hopes to arrange his exchange as a prisoner from \"Lincoln's shackles,\" and will then be able to enter service again. Since he has been wounded, desires position in John B. Floyd's army. Including answer from John Letcher, 17 Aug. 1862, referring Curry's request to Maj. General John B. Floyd, and recommending Curry as an \"excellent officer... cool and energetic.\"","Recommends Lieut. Henry D. Yancey of Lynchburg for an appointment in the army under Floyd.","Card of invitation of Sir William Gore and Lady Ouseley to Governor and Mrs. John B. 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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."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Buchanan Floyd (1806-1863), was a Virginia politician (legislator and governor), U.S. Secretary of War, and the Confederate general in the American Civil War who lost the crucial Battle of Fort Donelson.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Buchanan Floyd (1806-1863), was a Virginia politician (legislator and governor), U.S. Secretary of War, and the Confederate general in the American Civil War who lost the crucial Battle of Fort Donelson."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Buchanan Floyd Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["John Buchanan Floyd Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1831-1863, of John B. Floyd, governor of Virginia, United States Secretary of War and Confederate general. The papers, chiefly 1850-1862, concern the three positions he held. Correspondents include James Buchanan, Jefferson Davis, Samuel Houston, Benjamin Huger, Alexander von Humboldt, R. M. T. Hunter, Charles James Faulkner, Jenny Lind, James Murray Mason, William Ballard Preston, Winfield Scott, John Tyler, Daniel Webster and the Duke of Wellington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning \"your\" Pattonsburg's [?] suit; how are things in Richmond? the Tariff issue; the proposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States; and the concenrs of the South and its representatives, particularly Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotation concerning the presentation of a medal to Major General Winfield Scott for services in the Mexican war, crediting the text to Floyd's \"daughter\" Eliza M. Johnston. Signed by John B. Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Richmond. Is sending fireworks in care of Capt. 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Winfield Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of previous letter and replies that a packet will be sent by the first mail from the State Department to Mexico. Including an autograph, undated, of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Floyd appointment as a member of his cabinet --\"almost certainly that of Secretary of War.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the new President and administration, the Secretary of War, and whether the \"Head Quarters of the army\" shall remain in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Floyd on his appointment as Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Floyd on his recent appointment as Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the gift of a saddle cloth for JBF which was originally designed as a testimnoial of the late President Taylor; statement concerning woman's happiness; and possession of a George Washington letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Longwood, the prison, tomb of Napoleon, the cruise of the Dale down the coast of Africa, and his plan to return home before the close of the last session of the Congress, now sitting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets a dinner invitation. Including a letter from Samuel Houston, Independence, Texas, to William Lloyd, 14 September 1854, declining to pay for the Richmond Examiner because he never subscribed to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks von Humboldt for his portrait; will continue to send surveys of far western territories; praises Humboldt's work. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Floyd for accepting his portrait, and speaks of his admiration of the United States; requests that a certain friend be allowed to return to his family to finish the sketches from the Colorado expedition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a trip to the St. Lawrence and on to Quebec; and requesting to prolong the leave of a Lt. Major of the 2d calvalry for four months and reasons supporting the request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard of invitation to dinner from Lord Edmund Lyons, addressed to the Secretary of War, John B. 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General Order No. 82, ordering obedience and repect for General Wise, who assumed comand of the Department of the Kanawha Valley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests transfer by Floyd of two companies to Beckly's newly formed regiment. Also refers to military situation below Gauley Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Thompson Tyler as messenger or Confederate agent. Including an answer signed by Jno. P. Brock, Capt. Valley Rangers, also recommending Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the settlement of bills, the purchase of bacon, and congratulations on a successful campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning prisoners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning mail facilities fro the Army of Kanawha.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization for Stephen Clark to proceed to Grayson County and vicinity to purchase bacon for the use of the army, approved by order of Brig. General John B. Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns purchase of cattle by speculators which prevents the army from getting a sufficiency. Including letter from R. E. Lee, Head Quarters Camp Sewell Mt., to General John B. Floyd, 4 October 1861, referring matter to Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning two prisoners and a \"pass\" found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the feeding and location of cattle. Including letter from Lucius Bellinger Northrop, Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department, to Captain W. E. Peters, Floyd's Brigade, 14 October 1861, supporting Ruffin's orders concerning the cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for instructions with regard to the route to be taken to move his troops to meet General Floyd's troops, after they have received their winter supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns the mortal wound of Col. St. George [sic] John Groghan of the Confederate Army, in a calvalry skirmish, 14 November 1860, and the disposition of his effects. Including an answer from H.W. Benham, Hawkins farm Raleigh Road, Va., to Governor John B. Floyd, n.p., 15 November 1861, stating that the bearer of the letter is John Hawkins, son of Pleasant Hawkins, a prisoner of Floyd's. Desires that John Hawkins be permitted to return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpecial orders assigning Surgeon James A. Forbes to the Army in the North West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the selection and establishment of Winter Headquarters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning enemy forces on the Tennessee River and Pillow's position and strategy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending special messenger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmitting of letter from the Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Floyd to prepare a report of his activities from the time he was left in command at Nashville until he arrived at Murfreesboro. This letter published in War of the Rebellion. (Note: The date is written as 1863, but is in fact 1862.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the war in the Valley of Virginia and the desire of Capt. Joel W. Flood of Appomattox County to raise a company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Jacob Osborne of Monroe County, lately a lieutenant in a volunteer company, to Floyd's consideration. Including an answer from A. A. Chapman, undated, concurring with the above reommendation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of superior nature of Col. John M. Rowan; gossip about the failures of Henry Heth's command following the battle of Lewisburg, Va. in 1862.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an introduction of Captain Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes looting in Nashville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to arrange his exchange as a prisoner from \"Lincoln's shackles,\" and will then be able to enter service again. Since he has been wounded, desires position in John B. Floyd's army. Including answer from John Letcher, 17 Aug. 1862, referring Curry's request to Maj. General John B. Floyd, and recommending Curry as an \"excellent officer... cool and energetic.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Lieut. Henry D. 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Floyd, governor of Virginia, United States Secretary of War and Confederate general. The papers, chiefly 1850-1862, concern the three positions he held. Correspondents include James Buchanan, Jefferson Davis, Samuel Houston, Benjamin Huger, Alexander von Humboldt, R. M. T. Hunter, Charles James Faulkner, Jenny Lind, James Murray Mason, William Ballard Preston, Winfield Scott, John Tyler, Daniel Webster and the Duke of Wellington.","Concerning \"your\" Pattonsburg's [?] suit; how are things in Richmond? the Tariff issue; the proposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States; and the concenrs of the South and its representatives, particularly Virginia.","Notation concerning the presentation of a medal to Major General Winfield Scott for services in the Mexican war, crediting the text to Floyd's \"daughter\" Eliza M. Johnston. Signed by John B. Floyd.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Richmond. Is sending fireworks in care of Capt. Charles Dimmock.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in Richmond.","Regrets he cannot be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington monument in Richmond.","Is prevented by sickness from attending the ceremony unveiling the Washington Monument at Richmond on 22 February..","Declines to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the Washington Monument in Richmond.","Concerning an enclosed document that needs the attentions of the authorities of the state of Virginia.","Thanks him [Floyd] for kindnesses shown during her stay in Richmond and for the presents bestowed upon her.","Concerns medal voted by State of Virginia to Gen. Winfield Scott.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of previous letter and replies that a packet will be sent by the first mail from the State Department to Mexico. Including an autograph, undated, of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney.","Offers Floyd appointment as a member of his cabinet --\"almost certainly that of Secretary of War.\"","Concerning the new President and administration, the Secretary of War, and whether the \"Head Quarters of the army\" shall remain in New York.","Congratulates Floyd on his appointment as Secretary of War.","Congratulates Floyd on his recent appointment as Secretary of War.","Concerning the gift of a saddle cloth for JBF which was originally designed as a testimnoial of the late President Taylor; statement concerning woman's happiness; and possession of a George Washington letter.","Describes Longwood, the prison, tomb of Napoleon, the cruise of the Dale down the coast of Africa, and his plan to return home before the close of the last session of the Congress, now sitting.","Scope and Contents Regrets a dinner invitation. Including a letter from Samuel Houston, Independence, Texas, to William Lloyd, 14 September 1854, declining to pay for the Richmond Examiner because he never subscribed to it.","Thanks von Humboldt for his portrait; will continue to send surveys of far western territories; praises Humboldt's work. In French.","Thanks Floyd for accepting his portrait, and speaks of his admiration of the United States; requests that a certain friend be allowed to return to his family to finish the sketches from the Colorado expedition.","Concerning a trip to the St. Lawrence and on to Quebec; and requesting to prolong the leave of a Lt. Major of the 2d calvalry for four months and reasons supporting the request.","Card of invitation to dinner from Lord Edmund Lyons, addressed to the Secretary of War, John B. Floyd.","Scope and Contents Signatures, dated 4 October 1860, are: Albert Edward P.; Lyons; Newcastle; Sc. Germans; Robert Bruce; [?]sdale; G.N. Grey; Gardiner D. Engleheart.","Appoints Floyd as Brigadier General of the Provisional Forces of the CSA.","Concerning Floyd's invitation to Richardson to join Floyd's Brigade and Richardson's decline because of dissatisfaction in the ranks.","Concerns the difficulty of raising and supplying companies for the Confederate Army in his section of Tennessee.","Concerning arms that are pledged to the Georgia volunteers. Brown does not have enough to give to Floyd even though he's sure they would be used \"for the promotion of a ... cause.\"","Concerning commissions, medical supplies, and Col. Reynolds and the \"Carbine affair.\"","Concerning volunteers and their subsequent refusal to enter the service.","Concerning Coleman's promotion from private in the \"Nelson Rangers.\" Written on Confederate States of America stationery.","General Loring assumes command of the Army of the North West.","Scope and Contents Pass to permit his return to his home near Sewell [sic] Mountain. Including an answer from J.L.D. [?], concerning Hargman's report (to Confederates) of Federal strength.","Discusses some differences between them as related to their respective commands, and some misapplication of the miltary propriety. Including a copy from General John B. Floyd, White Sulphur Va. [?], to General Henry A. Wise, 14 August 1861. General Order No. 82, ordering obedience and repect for General Wise, who assumed comand of the Department of the Kanawha Valley.","Requests transfer by Floyd of two companies to Beckly's newly formed regiment. Also refers to military situation below Gauley Bridge.","Scope and Contents Recommends Thompson Tyler as messenger or Confederate agent. Including an answer signed by Jno. P. Brock, Capt. Valley Rangers, also recommending Tyler.","Concerning the settlement of bills, the purchase of bacon, and congratulations on a successful campaign.","Concerning prisoners.","Concerning mail facilities fro the Army of Kanawha.","Authorization for Stephen Clark to proceed to Grayson County and vicinity to purchase bacon for the use of the army, approved by order of Brig. General John B. Floyd.","Scope and Contents Concerns purchase of cattle by speculators which prevents the army from getting a sufficiency. Including letter from R. E. Lee, Head Quarters Camp Sewell Mt., to General John B. Floyd, 4 October 1861, referring matter to Floyd.","Concerning two prisoners and a \"pass\" found.","Scope and Contents Concerning the feeding and location of cattle. Including letter from Lucius Bellinger Northrop, Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department, to Captain W. E. Peters, Floyd's Brigade, 14 October 1861, supporting Ruffin's orders concerning the cattle.","Asks for instructions with regard to the route to be taken to move his troops to meet General Floyd's troops, after they have received their winter supplies.","Scope and Contents Concerns the mortal wound of Col. St. George [sic] John Groghan of the Confederate Army, in a calvalry skirmish, 14 November 1860, and the disposition of his effects. Including an answer from H.W. Benham, Hawkins farm Raleigh Road, Va., to Governor John B. Floyd, n.p., 15 November 1861, stating that the bearer of the letter is John Hawkins, son of Pleasant Hawkins, a prisoner of Floyd's. Desires that John Hawkins be permitted to return.","Special orders assigning Surgeon James A. Forbes to the Army in the North West.","Concerning the selection and establishment of Winter Headquarters.","Concerning enemy forces on the Tennessee River and Pillow's position and strategy.","Is sending special messenger.","Transmitting of letter from the Secretary of War.","Requests Floyd to prepare a report of his activities from the time he was left in command at Nashville until he arrived at Murfreesboro. This letter published in War of the Rebellion. (Note: The date is written as 1863, but is in fact 1862.)","Concerns the war in the Valley of Virginia and the desire of Capt. Joel W. Flood of Appomattox County to raise a company.","Scope and Contents Recommends Jacob Osborne of Monroe County, lately a lieutenant in a volunteer company, to Floyd's consideration. Including an answer from A. A. Chapman, undated, concurring with the above reommendation.","Recommendation of superior nature of Col. John M. 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