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Chiefly letters, 1842-1887, received by George Frederick Holmes, educator, concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Virginia. Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. 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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.","George Frederick Holmes was born August 2, 1820 at Straebrock, Demerara, British Guiana, the son of Mary Anne Pemberton Holmes and Joseph Henry Herndon Holmes. He married Eliza Lavalette Floyd, sister of John Buchanan Floyd. He was appointed professor of ancient languages at Richmond College in 1845 and in 1847, he was appointed professor of history and political economy at the College of William and Mary. In 1848, he was chosen the first president of the University of Mississippi. He was recalled to Virginia due to the illness of a family member, suffered an accident, and never returned to Oxford, Mississippi. Holmes was called to the University of Virginia and spent the rest of his life there until his death November 4, 1897.","Eliza Lavalette (Floyd) Holmes is the wife of George Frederick Holmes.","Processed by Tim Silver in 1980.","The papers of the Holmes family. Chiefly letters, 1842-1887, received by George Frederick Holmes, educator, concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Virginia. Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. Milington of the grave-site of John Floyd Holmes; and papers, concerning the estate of George Frederick Holmes.","Comments on leaving his purse at home and asks Francis to retrieve it and bring it to Botetourt Co., Va.; and discusses his trip, notes that there have been no accidents.","Discusses Francis' plan to sell a portion of his land known as \"mouth of Kentucky\", and informs Francis of a letter from \"the governor\" regarding a memorial battle for General William Campbell in which Francis is to participate.","Comments on Francis' upcoming trip to \"the springs\" and expresses her hope that he can take a \"sea voyage\"; and other family news.","Regarding a recommendation of Holmes to Earl Brownlow.","William advises Joseph of Major General Murray's assent to 'admitting the child to internment in the military burial ground'.","Stating that he wishes to be numbered among those who will refute \"the calumnies against our so greatly injured colony.\"","Invitation to Dr. and Miss Pemberton to attend a ceremony for the \"laying of the foundation stone of the new harbor.\"","Comments on Mr. Bryant's application for bounty land; discusses the Stansberry case, noting his displeasure at the House's actions and criticizing Andrew Jackson.","Concerning \"young Mr. Johnston's\" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises \"an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen.\"","An invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes for a visit and congratulating Eliza on her marriage; asks for \"particulars\" of Letitia Preston Floyd's son; and comments on the welfare of Eliza's brother and the dry weather.","Discusses books to be sent to Holmes and possible collaboration on an article for the Southern Quarterly Review.","Regarding some scab samples [requested by Holmes?] and expressing sympathy for the loss of [Holmes?] child.","Congratulates Holmes on his recent articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and comments on the superiority of an English education.","Explains Hardemann's busy schedule; broaches the idea of creating, with Holmes, a \"seminary of a high order\"; asks about Holmes' German studies and comments on Hardemann's new child.","Details the new act of Parliament entitled \"An Act for the More Effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade.\"","States that he has never dissected Negroes and whites to determine the differences between the races; informs Holmes that others who have researched the question \"do not class the negro in the lowest scale of moral and intellectual beings.\"","Praises Holmes' work and advocates nationality in literature; expresses his belief that \"America has always imitated the minor English writers and has always been ready to fly at the latest prevailing English poet\"; and further laments the inadequacies of the American public mind.","Asks about Holmes \"condition,\" salary; requests a list of Holmes' articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and other journals.","Recommends George Frederick Holmes for a chair in logic and history.","Informs Holmes that Holmes' election (to the faculty of South Carolina?)] is \"very doubtful.\"","Requests certain testimonials which Holmes had secured from Preston; notifies Holmes that the election to the chair (at the College of William and Mary)] \"will take place in 10 days or two weeks\"; and assures Holmes that he is still being considered.","Letter from General. David Flavel Jamison, Orangeburg, S.C., to Professor George Frederick Holmes, Williamsburg, Va. Lists his reasons for not writing sooner; notes that cotton in Orangeburg is \"not worth gathering\"; informs Holmes that William Campbell Preston is not well' and news of other friends.","Requests that Holmes help him \"raise this Academy to some higher order of school or even, with the help of Legislative funds to that of a college.\"","Informs Holmes that he will not visit Williamsburg in the near future: regrets \"the occurrances of difficulties at William and Mary which induced you to resign your professorship in that institution\"; and expresses his high opinion of the College of William and Mary.","Comments that, in his opinion, Congress will not adjourn before August; regrets that he cannot commit himself to take Mrs. Holmes to the mountains; notes that he is tired of the life of a Congressman and \"should like to be free once more.\"","Advising Holmes that he has deposited thirty dollars to Holmes' credit in the Virginia Bank at Richmond.","Expresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the \"3rd Mmonday of October\" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his \"late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College\"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.","Expresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.","Comments on the prospects of obtaining his remaining salary from Mississippi; asks about the possibility of being commissioned as a Bearer of Dispatches so that he may go to England to visit his family; mentions a plan for writing a history of the Indian War; notes the poor state of affairs at the College of William and Mary and the impact of the \"d----d foreigners\" upon the College.","The cover is dated simply as April 13.","Advises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.","States that the election of professors was postponed until September and \"a later period\", discusses a letter of recommendation for Holmes; comments on \"an obituary of a poor old Judge Christian\" and family news.","Acknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's \"application\"; asks whether or not E.J. Trelawny wrote \"Adventures of a Younger Son.\"","Requesting that Holmes write an article on Sir William Hamilton for the cyclopaedia.","Discusses his plan to purchase \"Mr. Holcombe's house\"; describes a commencement speech given at South Carolina College that \"was disgusting even to the fire-eaters.\"","Describes the circumstances surrounding his capture, his condition, and the regulations governing prisoner of war correspondence.","Explains that Edward is well and in need of little except tobacco; relates his hope of being allowed to return to England and describes the condition of several other prisoners.","Accepts Holmes' offer of his home as a place of residence during Breckinridge's upcoming commencement address at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; discusses his latest railroad project.","Letter written in Spanish.","Comments on newspaper articles unfavorable to both Holmes and Minnigerode; notes that one of the articles quoted Holmes as saying \"I have learning enough for 3 men in this country.\"","Requests certain testimonials; comments on a carriage accident that confined him to bed; expresses his bitterness over his \"defeat at the University\"; discusses his book and its success.","Explains the success of Sabatier's book on the life of St. Francis of Assisi ([in French, translation included).","States that he will attempt to interest the board of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. in a salary increase for William Howard] Perkinson.","Regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to visit the University on June 14, 1898.","Declines an invitation to attend an inauguration for new buildings at the University on June 14, 1898.","Notes that advanced age and ill health will prevent Squibb from attending the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the university on 14 June 14, 1898.","Regrets that he cannot attend the inauguration of the new buildings at the University.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Copies of two 1809 indentures between Richard Clay of Sunderland in the County of Palatine of Durham, England and George Anderson of the Town and County of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, George Pemberton, residing at number 2 Things Street, Portman Square, concerning the marriage of Penelope Pemberton.","Leaving his estate to his wife Letitia Preston Floyd for her to administer as \"she thinks proper for her support and that of the children\"; witnessed by Cyrus Robinson and James H. Piper.","Written in Spanish.","Dated and signed by George Frederick Holmes, Fredericksburg, Va.","The gilt-edged album contains the following: miscellaneous portrait and landscape engravings; leaves of various plants, some indigenous to South Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi, and some being from family members' graves, giving genealogical information; poems; newspaper clippings; and a memorial inscription to her son, John Floyd Holmes (1847-1848) and an ink drawing of his gravesite in the family burial grounds of Robert Saunders, President of the College of William and Mary, done by Thomas] C. Millington.","Two copies in George Frederick Holme's handwriting. 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Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. 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Lists his reasons for not writing sooner; notes that cotton in Orangeburg is \"not worth gathering\"; informs Holmes that William Campbell Preston is not well' and news of other friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Holmes help him \"raise this Academy to some higher order of school or even, with the help of Legislative funds to that of a college.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Holmes that he will not visit Williamsburg in the near future: regrets \"the occurrances of difficulties at William and Mary which induced you to resign your professorship in that institution\"; and expresses his high opinion of the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments that, in his opinion, Congress will not adjourn before August; regrets that he cannot commit himself to take Mrs. Holmes to the mountains; notes that he is tired of the life of a Congressman and \"should like to be free once more.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising Holmes that he has deposited thirty dollars to Holmes' credit in the Virginia Bank at Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the \"3rd Mmonday of October\" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his \"late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College\"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the prospects of obtaining his remaining salary from Mississippi; asks about the possibility of being commissioned as a Bearer of Dispatches so that he may go to England to visit his family; mentions a plan for writing a history of the Indian War; notes the poor state of affairs at the College of William and Mary and the impact of the \"d----d foreigners\" upon the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe cover is dated simply as April 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that the election of professors was postponed until September and \"a later period\", discusses a letter of recommendation for Holmes; comments on \"an obituary of a poor old Judge Christian\" and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's \"application\"; asks whether or not E.J. 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Piper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated and signed by George Frederick Holmes, Fredericksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe gilt-edged album contains the following: miscellaneous portrait and landscape engravings; leaves of various plants, some indigenous to South Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi, and some being from family members' graves, giving genealogical information; poems; newspaper clippings; and a memorial inscription to her son, John Floyd Holmes (1847-1848) and an ink drawing of his gravesite in the family burial grounds of Robert Saunders, President of the College of William and Mary, done by Thomas] C. Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo copies in George Frederick Holme's handwriting. 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Chiefly letters, 1842-1887, received by George Frederick Holmes, educator, concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Virginia. Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. Milington of the grave-site of John Floyd Holmes; and papers, concerning the estate of George Frederick Holmes.","Comments on leaving his purse at home and asks Francis to retrieve it and bring it to Botetourt Co., Va.; and discusses his trip, notes that there have been no accidents.","Discusses Francis' plan to sell a portion of his land known as \"mouth of Kentucky\", and informs Francis of a letter from \"the governor\" regarding a memorial battle for General William Campbell in which Francis is to participate.","Comments on Francis' upcoming trip to \"the springs\" and expresses her hope that he can take a \"sea voyage\"; and other family news.","Regarding a recommendation of Holmes to Earl Brownlow.","William advises Joseph of Major General Murray's assent to 'admitting the child to internment in the military burial ground'.","Stating that he wishes to be numbered among those who will refute \"the calumnies against our so greatly injured colony.\"","Invitation to Dr. and Miss Pemberton to attend a ceremony for the \"laying of the foundation stone of the new harbor.\"","Comments on Mr. Bryant's application for bounty land; discusses the Stansberry case, noting his displeasure at the House's actions and criticizing Andrew Jackson.","Concerning \"young Mr. Johnston's\" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises \"an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen.\"","An invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes for a visit and congratulating Eliza on her marriage; asks for \"particulars\" of Letitia Preston Floyd's son; and comments on the welfare of Eliza's brother and the dry weather.","Discusses books to be sent to Holmes and possible collaboration on an article for the Southern Quarterly Review.","Regarding some scab samples [requested by Holmes?] and expressing sympathy for the loss of [Holmes?] child.","Congratulates Holmes on his recent articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and comments on the superiority of an English education.","Explains Hardemann's busy schedule; broaches the idea of creating, with Holmes, a \"seminary of a high order\"; asks about Holmes' German studies and comments on Hardemann's new child.","Details the new act of Parliament entitled \"An Act for the More Effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade.\"","States that he has never dissected Negroes and whites to determine the differences between the races; informs Holmes that others who have researched the question \"do not class the negro in the lowest scale of moral and intellectual beings.\"","Praises Holmes' work and advocates nationality in literature; expresses his belief that \"America has always imitated the minor English writers and has always been ready to fly at the latest prevailing English poet\"; and further laments the inadequacies of the American public mind.","Asks about Holmes \"condition,\" salary; requests a list of Holmes' articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and other journals.","Recommends George Frederick Holmes for a chair in logic and history.","Informs Holmes that Holmes' election (to the faculty of South Carolina?)] is \"very doubtful.\"","Requests certain testimonials which Holmes had secured from Preston; notifies Holmes that the election to the chair (at the College of William and Mary)] \"will take place in 10 days or two weeks\"; and assures Holmes that he is still being considered.","Letter from General. David Flavel Jamison, Orangeburg, S.C., to Professor George Frederick Holmes, Williamsburg, Va. Lists his reasons for not writing sooner; notes that cotton in Orangeburg is \"not worth gathering\"; informs Holmes that William Campbell Preston is not well' and news of other friends.","Requests that Holmes help him \"raise this Academy to some higher order of school or even, with the help of Legislative funds to that of a college.\"","Informs Holmes that he will not visit Williamsburg in the near future: regrets \"the occurrances of difficulties at William and Mary which induced you to resign your professorship in that institution\"; and expresses his high opinion of the College of William and Mary.","Comments that, in his opinion, Congress will not adjourn before August; regrets that he cannot commit himself to take Mrs. Holmes to the mountains; notes that he is tired of the life of a Congressman and \"should like to be free once more.\"","Advising Holmes that he has deposited thirty dollars to Holmes' credit in the Virginia Bank at Richmond.","Expresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the \"3rd Mmonday of October\" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his \"late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College\"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.","Expresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.","Comments on the prospects of obtaining his remaining salary from Mississippi; asks about the possibility of being commissioned as a Bearer of Dispatches so that he may go to England to visit his family; mentions a plan for writing a history of the Indian War; notes the poor state of affairs at the College of William and Mary and the impact of the \"d----d foreigners\" upon the College.","The cover is dated simply as April 13.","Advises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.","States that the election of professors was postponed until September and \"a later period\", discusses a letter of recommendation for Holmes; comments on \"an obituary of a poor old Judge Christian\" and family news.","Acknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's \"application\"; asks whether or not E.J. Trelawny wrote \"Adventures of a Younger Son.\"","Requesting that Holmes write an article on Sir William Hamilton for the cyclopaedia.","Discusses his plan to purchase \"Mr. Holcombe's house\"; describes a commencement speech given at South Carolina College that \"was disgusting even to the fire-eaters.\"","Describes the circumstances surrounding his capture, his condition, and the regulations governing prisoner of war correspondence.","Explains that Edward is well and in need of little except tobacco; relates his hope of being allowed to return to England and describes the condition of several other prisoners.","Accepts Holmes' offer of his home as a place of residence during Breckinridge's upcoming commencement address at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; discusses his latest railroad project.","Letter written in Spanish.","Comments on newspaper articles unfavorable to both Holmes and Minnigerode; notes that one of the articles quoted Holmes as saying \"I have learning enough for 3 men in this country.\"","Requests certain testimonials; comments on a carriage accident that confined him to bed; expresses his bitterness over his \"defeat at the University\"; discusses his book and its success.","Explains the success of Sabatier's book on the life of St. Francis of Assisi ([in French, translation included).","States that he will attempt to interest the board of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. in a salary increase for William Howard] Perkinson.","Regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to visit the University on June 14, 1898.","Declines an invitation to attend an inauguration for new buildings at the University on June 14, 1898.","Notes that advanced age and ill health will prevent Squibb from attending the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the university on 14 June 14, 1898.","Regrets that he cannot attend the inauguration of the new buildings at the University.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Copies of two 1809 indentures between Richard Clay of Sunderland in the County of Palatine of Durham, England and George Anderson of the Town and County of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, George Pemberton, residing at number 2 Things Street, Portman Square, concerning the marriage of Penelope Pemberton.","Leaving his estate to his wife Letitia Preston Floyd for her to administer as \"she thinks proper for her support and that of the children\"; witnessed by Cyrus Robinson and James H. Piper.","Written in Spanish.","Dated and signed by George Frederick Holmes, Fredericksburg, Va.","The gilt-edged album contains the following: miscellaneous portrait and landscape engravings; leaves of various plants, some indigenous to South Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi, and some being from family members' graves, giving genealogical information; poems; newspaper clippings; and a memorial inscription to her son, John Floyd Holmes (1847-1848) and an ink drawing of his gravesite in the family burial grounds of Robert Saunders, President of the College of William and Mary, done by Thomas] C. Millington.","Two copies in George Frederick Holme's handwriting. The \"Aunt\" is likely Elizabeth Pemberton.","Discussing the tithe system and its use by the Roman Catholic Church in England, by Joseph Henry Hendon Holmes."],"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","Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Holmes, John Floyd"],"persname_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":81,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:02:04.567Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2490","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2490","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2490","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2490","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_2490.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Holmes, George Frederick Papers","title_ssm":["George Frederick Holmes Papers"],"title_tesim":["George Frederick Holmes Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1790-1898","1842-1887"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1842-1887"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1790-1898"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 H73","/repositories/2/resources/2490"],"text":["Mss. 65 H73","/repositories/2/resources/2490","George Frederick Holmes Papers","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","University of Mississippi--History--19th century","University of Virginia--History--19th century","Correspondence","Financial records","Scrapbooks","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.","George Frederick Holmes was born August 2, 1820 at Straebrock, Demerara, British Guiana, the son of Mary Anne Pemberton Holmes and Joseph Henry Herndon Holmes. He married Eliza Lavalette Floyd, sister of John Buchanan Floyd. He was appointed professor of ancient languages at Richmond College in 1845 and in 1847, he was appointed professor of history and political economy at the College of William and Mary. In 1848, he was chosen the first president of the University of Mississippi. He was recalled to Virginia due to the illness of a family member, suffered an accident, and never returned to Oxford, Mississippi. Holmes was called to the University of Virginia and spent the rest of his life there until his death November 4, 1897.","Eliza Lavalette (Floyd) Holmes is the wife of George Frederick Holmes.","Processed by Tim Silver in 1980.","The papers of the Holmes family. Chiefly letters, 1842-1887, received by George Frederick Holmes, educator, concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Virginia. Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. Milington of the grave-site of John Floyd Holmes; and papers, concerning the estate of George Frederick Holmes.","Comments on leaving his purse at home and asks Francis to retrieve it and bring it to Botetourt Co., Va.; and discusses his trip, notes that there have been no accidents.","Discusses Francis' plan to sell a portion of his land known as \"mouth of Kentucky\", and informs Francis of a letter from \"the governor\" regarding a memorial battle for General William Campbell in which Francis is to participate.","Comments on Francis' upcoming trip to \"the springs\" and expresses her hope that he can take a \"sea voyage\"; and other family news.","Regarding a recommendation of Holmes to Earl Brownlow.","William advises Joseph of Major General Murray's assent to 'admitting the child to internment in the military burial ground'.","Stating that he wishes to be numbered among those who will refute \"the calumnies against our so greatly injured colony.\"","Invitation to Dr. and Miss Pemberton to attend a ceremony for the \"laying of the foundation stone of the new harbor.\"","Comments on Mr. Bryant's application for bounty land; discusses the Stansberry case, noting his displeasure at the House's actions and criticizing Andrew Jackson.","Concerning \"young Mr. Johnston's\" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises \"an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen.\"","An invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes for a visit and congratulating Eliza on her marriage; asks for \"particulars\" of Letitia Preston Floyd's son; and comments on the welfare of Eliza's brother and the dry weather.","Discusses books to be sent to Holmes and possible collaboration on an article for the Southern Quarterly Review.","Regarding some scab samples [requested by Holmes?] and expressing sympathy for the loss of [Holmes?] child.","Congratulates Holmes on his recent articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and comments on the superiority of an English education.","Explains Hardemann's busy schedule; broaches the idea of creating, with Holmes, a \"seminary of a high order\"; asks about Holmes' German studies and comments on Hardemann's new child.","Details the new act of Parliament entitled \"An Act for the More Effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade.\"","States that he has never dissected Negroes and whites to determine the differences between the races; informs Holmes that others who have researched the question \"do not class the negro in the lowest scale of moral and intellectual beings.\"","Praises Holmes' work and advocates nationality in literature; expresses his belief that \"America has always imitated the minor English writers and has always been ready to fly at the latest prevailing English poet\"; and further laments the inadequacies of the American public mind.","Asks about Holmes \"condition,\" salary; requests a list of Holmes' articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and other journals.","Recommends George Frederick Holmes for a chair in logic and history.","Informs Holmes that Holmes' election (to the faculty of South Carolina?)] is \"very doubtful.\"","Requests certain testimonials which Holmes had secured from Preston; notifies Holmes that the election to the chair (at the College of William and Mary)] \"will take place in 10 days or two weeks\"; and assures Holmes that he is still being considered.","Letter from General. David Flavel Jamison, Orangeburg, S.C., to Professor George Frederick Holmes, Williamsburg, Va. Lists his reasons for not writing sooner; notes that cotton in Orangeburg is \"not worth gathering\"; informs Holmes that William Campbell Preston is not well' and news of other friends.","Requests that Holmes help him \"raise this Academy to some higher order of school or even, with the help of Legislative funds to that of a college.\"","Informs Holmes that he will not visit Williamsburg in the near future: regrets \"the occurrances of difficulties at William and Mary which induced you to resign your professorship in that institution\"; and expresses his high opinion of the College of William and Mary.","Comments that, in his opinion, Congress will not adjourn before August; regrets that he cannot commit himself to take Mrs. Holmes to the mountains; notes that he is tired of the life of a Congressman and \"should like to be free once more.\"","Advising Holmes that he has deposited thirty dollars to Holmes' credit in the Virginia Bank at Richmond.","Expresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the \"3rd Mmonday of October\" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his \"late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College\"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.","Expresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.","Comments on the prospects of obtaining his remaining salary from Mississippi; asks about the possibility of being commissioned as a Bearer of Dispatches so that he may go to England to visit his family; mentions a plan for writing a history of the Indian War; notes the poor state of affairs at the College of William and Mary and the impact of the \"d----d foreigners\" upon the College.","The cover is dated simply as April 13.","Advises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.","States that the election of professors was postponed until September and \"a later period\", discusses a letter of recommendation for Holmes; comments on \"an obituary of a poor old Judge Christian\" and family news.","Acknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's \"application\"; asks whether or not E.J. Trelawny wrote \"Adventures of a Younger Son.\"","Requesting that Holmes write an article on Sir William Hamilton for the cyclopaedia.","Discusses his plan to purchase \"Mr. Holcombe's house\"; describes a commencement speech given at South Carolina College that \"was disgusting even to the fire-eaters.\"","Describes the circumstances surrounding his capture, his condition, and the regulations governing prisoner of war correspondence.","Explains that Edward is well and in need of little except tobacco; relates his hope of being allowed to return to England and describes the condition of several other prisoners.","Accepts Holmes' offer of his home as a place of residence during Breckinridge's upcoming commencement address at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; discusses his latest railroad project.","Letter written in Spanish.","Comments on newspaper articles unfavorable to both Holmes and Minnigerode; notes that one of the articles quoted Holmes as saying \"I have learning enough for 3 men in this country.\"","Requests certain testimonials; comments on a carriage accident that confined him to bed; expresses his bitterness over his \"defeat at the University\"; discusses his book and its success.","Explains the success of Sabatier's book on the life of St. Francis of Assisi ([in French, translation included).","States that he will attempt to interest the board of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. in a salary increase for William Howard] Perkinson.","Regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to visit the University on June 14, 1898.","Declines an invitation to attend an inauguration for new buildings at the University on June 14, 1898.","Notes that advanced age and ill health will prevent Squibb from attending the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the university on 14 June 14, 1898.","Regrets that he cannot attend the inauguration of the new buildings at the University.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Copies of two 1809 indentures between Richard Clay of Sunderland in the County of Palatine of Durham, England and George Anderson of the Town and County of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, George Pemberton, residing at number 2 Things Street, Portman Square, concerning the marriage of Penelope Pemberton.","Leaving his estate to his wife Letitia Preston Floyd for her to administer as \"she thinks proper for her support and that of the children\"; witnessed by Cyrus Robinson and James H. Piper.","Written in Spanish.","Dated and signed by George Frederick Holmes, Fredericksburg, Va.","The gilt-edged album contains the following: miscellaneous portrait and landscape engravings; leaves of various plants, some indigenous to South Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi, and some being from family members' graves, giving genealogical information; poems; newspaper clippings; and a memorial inscription to her son, John Floyd Holmes (1847-1848) and an ink drawing of his gravesite in the family burial grounds of Robert Saunders, President of the College of William and Mary, done by Thomas] C. Millington.","Two copies in George Frederick Holme's handwriting. The \"Aunt\" is likely Elizabeth Pemberton.","Discussing the tithe system and its use by the Roman Catholic Church in England, by Joseph Henry Hendon Holmes.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 H73","/repositories/2/resources/2490"],"normalized_title_ssm":["George Frederick Holmes Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["George Frederick Holmes Papers"],"collection_ssim":["George Frederick Holmes Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creators_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchased from Miss Constance Moore (1/26/1942) and a gift of J. 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Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. 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Milington of the grave-site of John Floyd Holmes; and papers, concerning the estate of George Frederick Holmes.","Comments on leaving his purse at home and asks Francis to retrieve it and bring it to Botetourt Co., Va.; and discusses his trip, notes that there have been no accidents.","Discusses Francis' plan to sell a portion of his land known as \"mouth of Kentucky\", and informs Francis of a letter from \"the governor\" regarding a memorial battle for General William Campbell in which Francis is to participate.","Comments on Francis' upcoming trip to \"the springs\" and expresses her hope that he can take a \"sea voyage\"; and other family news.","Regarding a recommendation of Holmes to Earl Brownlow.","William advises Joseph of Major General Murray's assent to 'admitting the child to internment in the military burial ground'.","Stating that he wishes to be numbered among those who will refute \"the calumnies against our so greatly injured colony.\"","Invitation to Dr. and Miss Pemberton to attend a ceremony for the \"laying of the foundation stone of the new harbor.\"","Comments on Mr. Bryant's application for bounty land; discusses the Stansberry case, noting his displeasure at the House's actions and criticizing Andrew Jackson.","Concerning \"young Mr. Johnston's\" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises \"an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen.\"","An invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes for a visit and congratulating Eliza on her marriage; asks for \"particulars\" of Letitia Preston Floyd's son; and comments on the welfare of Eliza's brother and the dry weather.","Discusses books to be sent to Holmes and possible collaboration on an article for the Southern Quarterly Review.","Regarding some scab samples [requested by Holmes?] and expressing sympathy for the loss of [Holmes?] child.","Congratulates Holmes on his recent articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and comments on the superiority of an English education.","Explains Hardemann's busy schedule; broaches the idea of creating, with Holmes, a \"seminary of a high order\"; asks about Holmes' German studies and comments on Hardemann's new child.","Details the new act of Parliament entitled \"An Act for the More Effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade.\"","States that he has never dissected Negroes and whites to determine the differences between the races; informs Holmes that others who have researched the question \"do not class the negro in the lowest scale of moral and intellectual beings.\"","Praises Holmes' work and advocates nationality in literature; expresses his belief that \"America has always imitated the minor English writers and has always been ready to fly at the latest prevailing English poet\"; and further laments the inadequacies of the American public mind.","Asks about Holmes \"condition,\" salary; requests a list of Holmes' articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and other journals.","Recommends George Frederick Holmes for a chair in logic and history.","Informs Holmes that Holmes' election (to the faculty of South Carolina?)] is \"very doubtful.\"","Requests certain testimonials which Holmes had secured from Preston; notifies Holmes that the election to the chair (at the College of William and Mary)] \"will take place in 10 days or two weeks\"; and assures Holmes that he is still being considered.","Letter from General. David Flavel Jamison, Orangeburg, S.C., to Professor George Frederick Holmes, Williamsburg, Va. Lists his reasons for not writing sooner; notes that cotton in Orangeburg is \"not worth gathering\"; informs Holmes that William Campbell Preston is not well' and news of other friends.","Requests that Holmes help him \"raise this Academy to some higher order of school or even, with the help of Legislative funds to that of a college.\"","Informs Holmes that he will not visit Williamsburg in the near future: regrets \"the occurrances of difficulties at William and Mary which induced you to resign your professorship in that institution\"; and expresses his high opinion of the College of William and Mary.","Comments that, in his opinion, Congress will not adjourn before August; regrets that he cannot commit himself to take Mrs. Holmes to the mountains; notes that he is tired of the life of a Congressman and \"should like to be free once more.\"","Advising Holmes that he has deposited thirty dollars to Holmes' credit in the Virginia Bank at Richmond.","Expresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the \"3rd Mmonday of October\" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his \"late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College\"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.","Expresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.","Comments on the prospects of obtaining his remaining salary from Mississippi; asks about the possibility of being commissioned as a Bearer of Dispatches so that he may go to England to visit his family; mentions a plan for writing a history of the Indian War; notes the poor state of affairs at the College of William and Mary and the impact of the \"d----d foreigners\" upon the College.","The cover is dated simply as April 13.","Advises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.","States that the election of professors was postponed until September and \"a later period\", discusses a letter of recommendation for Holmes; comments on \"an obituary of a poor old Judge Christian\" and family news.","Acknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's \"application\"; asks whether or not E.J. Trelawny wrote \"Adventures of a Younger Son.\"","Requesting that Holmes write an article on Sir William Hamilton for the cyclopaedia.","Discusses his plan to purchase \"Mr. Holcombe's house\"; describes a commencement speech given at South Carolina College that \"was disgusting even to the fire-eaters.\"","Describes the circumstances surrounding his capture, his condition, and the regulations governing prisoner of war correspondence.","Explains that Edward is well and in need of little except tobacco; relates his hope of being allowed to return to England and describes the condition of several other prisoners.","Accepts Holmes' offer of his home as a place of residence during Breckinridge's upcoming commencement address at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; discusses his latest railroad project.","Letter written in Spanish.","Comments on newspaper articles unfavorable to both Holmes and Minnigerode; notes that one of the articles quoted Holmes as saying \"I have learning enough for 3 men in this country.\"","Requests certain testimonials; comments on a carriage accident that confined him to bed; expresses his bitterness over his \"defeat at the University\"; discusses his book and its success.","Explains the success of Sabatier's book on the life of St. Francis of Assisi ([in French, translation included).","States that he will attempt to interest the board of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. in a salary increase for William Howard] Perkinson.","Regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to visit the University on June 14, 1898.","Declines an invitation to attend an inauguration for new buildings at the University on June 14, 1898.","Notes that advanced age and ill health will prevent Squibb from attending the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the university on 14 June 14, 1898.","Regrets that he cannot attend the inauguration of the new buildings at the University.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Copies of two 1809 indentures between Richard Clay of Sunderland in the County of Palatine of Durham, England and George Anderson of the Town and County of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, George Pemberton, residing at number 2 Things Street, Portman Square, concerning the marriage of Penelope Pemberton.","Leaving his estate to his wife Letitia Preston Floyd for her to administer as \"she thinks proper for her support and that of the children\"; witnessed by Cyrus Robinson and James H. Piper.","Written in Spanish.","Dated and signed by George Frederick Holmes, Fredericksburg, Va.","The gilt-edged album contains the following: miscellaneous portrait and landscape engravings; leaves of various plants, some indigenous to South Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi, and some being from family members' graves, giving genealogical information; poems; newspaper clippings; and a memorial inscription to her son, John Floyd Holmes (1847-1848) and an ink drawing of his gravesite in the family burial grounds of Robert Saunders, President of the College of William and Mary, done by Thomas] C. Millington.","Two copies in George Frederick Holme's handwriting. The \"Aunt\" is likely Elizabeth Pemberton.","Discussing the tithe system and its use by the Roman Catholic Church in England, by Joseph Henry Hendon Holmes."],"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","Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Holmes, John Floyd"],"persname_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":81,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:02:04.567Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2490"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Page-Saunders Papers","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2579#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2579#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and papers of members of the Page and Saunders families. Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 4 Series. Series 1 contains Correspondence; Series 2 contains papers concerning estates; Series 3 contains writings; and Series 4 contains miscellaneous material. Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly chronologically.","Robert Saunders was born 25 January 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00059.frame","See also; Augustine Smith Papers (Mss. Sm. Coll. Smith) for letters from Dr. A. Smith to Alice Page, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Correspondence and papers of members of the Page and Saunders families. Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.","30 items.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.","3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Sister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.","Death of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.","Trial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).","Scope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote","Pleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.","Clothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.","Has been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.","Has had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.","Son's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.","Invited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.","Incomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).","Description of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.","Wants pardon, land back and something to do.","25 items.","Celebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.","Invites someone to be guest.","News of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.","Bad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.","Gabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.","\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.","Delia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.","Appreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)","Visits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.","Thanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.","Elaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.","Has brought place in Hampton.","Has dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.","Mortgage rates.","Subscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.","Telegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.","Thanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.","Payment for mortgage.","Wants to hear from him concerning his health.","Carmody mortgage.","Glad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.","8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.","23 items.","Lucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.","6 letters. 1 postcard.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","5 items.","Incomplete.","13 items. 2 letters.","3 items.","2 letters.","10 items. Includes will.","6 items.","23 pages. 18.5 cm.","83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.","8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.","6 sheets. Manuscript.","12 pages. Manuscript.","Margaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026 Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.","1 item.","2 items.","68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.","1 item.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.","Concerns William W. Corcoran.","1 item.","10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.","26 items. Includes memorandum book.","15 items.","6 items.","In fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.","2 items.","Copies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.","Autograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.","Barbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026 Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026 Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.","Autograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.","Includes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  Most autographs are initials.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Page family","Saunders family","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 P15","/repositories/2/resources/2579"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"creator_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Page family","Saunders family"],"creators_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"places_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchase"],"access_subjects_ssim":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"access_subjects_ssm":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["190.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["190.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"date_range_isim":[1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. 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Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants pardon, land back and something to do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites someone to be guest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas brought place in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortgage rates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to hear from him concerning his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarmody mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. 1 postcard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. 2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 pages. 18.5 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 sheets. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026amp; Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns William W. Corcoran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items. Includes memorandum book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026amp; Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026amp; Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  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Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.","30 items.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.","3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Sister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.","Death of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.","Trial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).","Scope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote","Pleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.","Clothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.","Has been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.","Has had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.","Son's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.","Invited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.","Incomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).","Description of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.","Wants pardon, land back and something to do.","25 items.","Celebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.","Invites someone to be guest.","News of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.","Bad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.","Gabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.","\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.","Delia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.","Appreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)","Visits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.","Thanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.","Elaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.","Has brought place in Hampton.","Has dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.","Mortgage rates.","Subscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.","Telegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.","Thanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.","Payment for mortgage.","Wants to hear from him concerning his health.","Carmody mortgage.","Glad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.","8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.","23 items.","Lucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.","6 letters. 1 postcard.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","5 items.","Incomplete.","13 items. 2 letters.","3 items.","2 letters.","10 items. Includes will.","6 items.","23 pages. 18.5 cm.","83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.","8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.","6 sheets. Manuscript.","12 pages. Manuscript.","Margaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026 Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.","1 item.","2 items.","68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.","1 item.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.","Concerns William W. Corcoran.","1 item.","10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.","26 items. Includes memorandum book.","15 items.","6 items.","In fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.","2 items.","Copies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.","Autograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.","Barbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026 Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026 Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.","Autograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.","Includes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  Most autographs are initials."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Page family","Saunders family","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae"],"famname_ssim":["Page family","Saunders family"],"persname_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":122,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:19:27.549Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_2579.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Page-Saunders Papers","title_ssm":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"title_tesim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1790-1932"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1790-1932"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 P15","/repositories/2/resources/2579"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 P15","/repositories/2/resources/2579","Page-Saunders Papers","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 4 Series. Series 1 contains Correspondence; Series 2 contains papers concerning estates; Series 3 contains writings; and Series 4 contains miscellaneous material. Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly chronologically.","Robert Saunders was born 25 January 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00059.frame","See also; Augustine Smith Papers (Mss. Sm. Coll. Smith) for letters from Dr. A. Smith to Alice Page, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Correspondence and papers of members of the Page and Saunders families. Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.","30 items.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.","3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Sister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.","Death of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.","Trial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).","Scope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote","Pleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.","Clothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.","Has been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.","Has had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.","Son's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.","Invited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.","Incomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).","Description of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.","Wants pardon, land back and something to do.","25 items.","Celebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.","Invites someone to be guest.","News of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.","Bad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.","Gabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.","\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.","Delia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.","Appreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)","Visits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.","Thanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.","Elaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.","Has brought place in Hampton.","Has dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.","Mortgage rates.","Subscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.","Telegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.","Thanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.","Payment for mortgage.","Wants to hear from him concerning his health.","Carmody mortgage.","Glad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.","8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.","23 items.","Lucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.","6 letters. 1 postcard.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","5 items.","Incomplete.","13 items. 2 letters.","3 items.","2 letters.","10 items. Includes will.","6 items.","23 pages. 18.5 cm.","83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.","8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.","6 sheets. Manuscript.","12 pages. Manuscript.","Margaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026 Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.","1 item.","2 items.","68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.","1 item.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.","Concerns William W. Corcoran.","1 item.","10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.","26 items. Includes memorandum book.","15 items.","6 items.","In fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.","2 items.","Copies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.","Autograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.","Barbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026 Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026 Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.","Autograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.","Includes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  Most autographs are initials.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Page family","Saunders family","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 P15","/repositories/2/resources/2579"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"creator_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Page family","Saunders family"],"creators_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"places_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchase"],"access_subjects_ssim":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"access_subjects_ssm":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["190.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["190.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"date_range_isim":[1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants pardon, land back and something to do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites someone to be guest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas brought place in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortgage rates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to hear from him concerning his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarmody mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. 1 postcard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. 2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 pages. 18.5 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 sheets. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026amp; Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns William W. Corcoran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items. Includes memorandum book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026amp; Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026amp; Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  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Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.","30 items.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.","3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Sister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.","Death of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.","Trial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).","Scope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote","Pleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.","Clothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.","Has been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.","Has had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.","Son's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.","Invited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.","Incomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).","Description of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.","Wants pardon, land back and something to do.","25 items.","Celebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.","Invites someone to be guest.","News of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.","Bad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.","Gabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.","\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.","Delia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.","Appreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)","Visits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.","Thanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.","Elaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.","Has brought place in Hampton.","Has dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.","Mortgage rates.","Subscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.","Telegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.","Thanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.","Payment for mortgage.","Wants to hear from him concerning his health.","Carmody mortgage.","Glad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.","8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.","23 items.","Lucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.","6 letters. 1 postcard.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","5 items.","Incomplete.","13 items. 2 letters.","3 items.","2 letters.","10 items. Includes will.","6 items.","23 pages. 18.5 cm.","83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.","8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.","6 sheets. Manuscript.","12 pages. Manuscript.","Margaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026 Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.","1 item.","2 items.","68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.","1 item.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.","Concerns William W. Corcoran.","1 item.","10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.","26 items. Includes memorandum book.","15 items.","6 items.","In fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.","2 items.","Copies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.","Autograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.","Barbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026 Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026 Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.","Autograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.","Includes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  Most autographs are initials."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Page family","Saunders family","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae"],"famname_ssim":["Page family","Saunders family"],"persname_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":122,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:19:27.549Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2579"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1312","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Robert Saunders Letters","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1312#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1312#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of 66 letters written by Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia to his wife Lucy Burwell Saunders (60 letters) and his daughters Lucy Page Saunders (three letters) and Roberta P. 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War Dept","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.","The correspondence is arranged chronologically.","Robert Saunders was born January 25, 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Mss. Acc. 2007.109. A portion of this collection was previously part of the University Archives Faculty-Alumni File Collection. It was rehoused 1/21/10.","Addition to this collection accessioned and minimally processed by Mindy Gipson, SCRC volunteer, in January 2010.","This collection consists of 66 letters written by Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia to his wife Lucy Burwell Saunders (60 letters) and his daughters Lucy Page Saunders (three letters) and Roberta P. Saunders (two2 letters) from 1829-1867. There is also a letter written on May 4, 1847 to Overton Bernard, the father of College of William and Mary student Jesse Talbot Bernard.","Lucy is staying with her sister Margaret (called Peggy). Expresses wish that his wife and infant daughter Mariana Barbara are in good health. Reports on the health of his father, her mother, and sister Barbara. Hopes she has received the gift sent by Mr. Botts for Mariana Barbara. Refers to Miss Gatliff (?), Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Browne, Mr. Snipie(?) and his family, Mr. Peachy, Judge Semple, Miss Eliza Waller all of whom are sick or recovering from sickness. Henry Rogers arrived in town and carries a letter from Betsy Kennon for Lucy. Encloses the letter. Not present here. Talks of a \"turnpike\" from her \"mother's door along the path past our door and across the green to Mr. Browne's gate\" made by Old Nat that has \"spoilt the green.\" Spent the morning making brandied peaches with Aunt Lucy and enjoyed the experience.","Weather is very warm, concerns over health matters. Looking forward to being reunited with Lucy and Mariana Barbara. The Empie family and Mrs. Peachy are recovering from the sickness. News of Williamsburg. Mrs. Browne and family back in Williamsburg. Judge (?) is expected soon. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have left for Philadelphia. Mrs. Peachy expecting visit from Mrs. Jane Cary and Mrs. Newsum. They are to settle in Tennessee. Mrs. Peachy received letter from Aunt Tucker reporting Mrs. Robertson will visit Aunt Tucker in winter and Mr. and Mrs. Cabell are well. Miss Mary Pryor to marry. The Coles will attend the wedding Eliza Waller is ill, recovering at Dr. Warren's. Mathew Pierce (\"my old relation\") is very ill and not expected to recover. Mrs. Dabney Browne and her daughter have been sick but recovering. Mr. Browne has painted his house and has used \"bona fide paint, not whitewash.\" Mr. and Mrs. Edloe arrived in town. He has read the Devereux and liked it very much.","Betsy Kennon \"our beloved \u0026 lovely friend\" has died due to complications in childbirth. Very upset. Expresses sympathy for Captain Kennon. Suggests Lucy write to him soon. Received the news from Dr. Peachy at the post office. Expresses gratitude that Lucy and the children are well. Encloses $20. Talks of his father's health as being \"tolerably well.\" The servants have recovered from their sickness.","Happy she and the children are comfortable at Fauquier Springs. Expresses desire to join them, but fears his health won't allow it. Writes of a \"sickness that has taken place much later than usual.\" Speaks in unkind terms of the Judge(?). Others at the springs include Mr. Dew, \"Judge C. \u0026 Miss Martha and the boys\" and Barbara. Expresses love for his daughters Marianna and Lelia. Glad to hear that she has \"gotten thro' her teething.\" Mentions the death of Hughella Page.","Writing after a trip to Washington DC. He mentions cousin Charlotte, Mary Ann, and Peggy. Explains he accomplished more than anticipated in Washington. Had dinner with Commodore Warrington. Attends a reception at White House. Introduced to President James K. Polk, Mrs. Polk and Beau Hickman. Finds Polk to be a \"very ordinary looking person, of very ordinary manners…\" and Mrs. Polk a \"lady of fine manner.\" Spoke to \"Old Mrs. Madison\" at reception for a time and then \"backed out of the presence of Royalty \u0026 descended among the common herd.\"","Went to St. Paul's in Richmond to hear Bishop John Johns preach. Disappointed by the appearance of someone else preaching in place of Johns. John's appointment (as President of the College of William and Mary) is much talked about in Richmond. Would not know what to say to Johns if they met. Is more and more inclined to leave the college \"after the next course\" because of the actions of the Visitors. Will see Holmes again in reference to the situation at the college. Lucy is to have Edmund send oysters via Mr. Whitaker.","Sleepy from a boring sermon given by Dr. Jones. Jokingly will seek to make such sermons illegal. Expresses worry about Lelia's cold. Reminds Lucy of the \"hereditary weakness of the lungs in his family.\" Gives his impressions of Senate and role in it. Letter has literary references to The Arabian Nights. Went to see Peggy and Mrs. Botts. They have gone to Cambridge. Hasn't seen Marianna.","Nothing accomplished in the legislature since his absence as he thought. Was to attend an astronomy lecture at the Athenaeum but found it postponed. Spent evening at the home of Gustavus Myers near the Athenaeum. No regrets about missing a gentleman's party at Halyburton's.","Hastily written letter after long, laborious Senate session. Coming to Williamsburg, Senate business permitting, via Coke's wharf on Saturday.","Met Senator Mc Sweeney of Wheeling on boat to Richmond. Rode in a hack with Senator and Mrs. Deneale. Mrs. Senator Deneale \" as rough a specimen (he) ever met with.\" Busy with Senate work. No time to meet with Mrs. Cabell. Mrs. Greene has left Mr. Barton's and has gone to Philadelphia. Invited to take a trip to Baltimore by officers of the Fredericksburg Railroad with other Senators. Will go if he can spare time away from Senate and continue on to Philadelphia to see his friend Robinson and Mrs. G. Supposes the wedding party has returned to Williamsburg and \"little lady feels sufficiently married.\" Will call on Mr. and Mrs. Henley, Ms. Henley and John A. Henley staying at the American Hotel. James River flood up to the lower end of Rocketts due to recent heavy rains causing flooding on the Susquehanna and Potomac also.","Everyone is well except Barbara. Concerned about Lucy nursing her to health alone. Barbara's old friends Patty Wilson, or Mrs. Ware, or Mrs. Wise or Mrs. Larke should help. Should Barbara complain as to the lack of attention, Lucy is to tell her that he has decided the issue. Attended church and complains of sleep inducing sermon by Dr. Jones. He meets Mrs. Stanard and Mrs. Claiborne. Mrs. Stanard offers accommodations during the approaching convention. Will the children come? Where shall they stay? Suggests Lucy not come to Richmond on the steamboat Augusta to Port Walthall and rail to Richmond, rather via steamboat \"Curtis Peck\" to Richmond. Talks about \"…present perplexities of the Whigs as to national politics\", busy with the Senate. Death of a member of House of Delegates from Prince George County. Not heard from Mr. Greene. Presumes Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson have left Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Coles are at the Exchange. Jokes of Mrs. Coles \"nose which seemed…unnecessarily long\" Talks of an unsuccessful attempt to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henley.","Mr. Stanard offers invitation of lodging during the upcoming convention and Mrs. Cabell offers to take care of Barbara and Marianna Lelia can stay with Miss Betty Blair. Arrangement details left to Lucy. Busy with ordinary business of Senate. Writing letters to politicians about the upcoming presidential elections. Received a letter from Mrs. Greene. Mentions the death of John Sergant","Coming home to Williamsburg with Mrs. Dunbar. Requests that Lucy send the carriage to Coke's wharf to pick him up. Happy that Bob's cold is better.","Senate holding evening sessions. Has not had time to see anyone. Barbara is at Dr. Cabell's. Curious as to the results of the recent elections. Who was elected Sheriff of James City County? Was Bob Shields elected Sheriff of York County? Judge Clayton won by landslide. Sends a $10 check, written as part of the letter, and it is removed. Asks that Mr. Vest cash it for her. Virginia legislature to adjourn on the 7th.","Will be coming home via Coke's wharf. Sally Galt and Lelia Shield traveling with him. Barbara will not be coming down.","Will be arriving on Saturday at King's Mill. Asks that Lucy not meet him there unless it is \"perfectly convenient\"; for her.","Cold snap in Richmond. Considerable snow, freezing rain. 15 degree temperatures. Affection for his grandchildren Ann, Mary , Georgy and Breckenridge.","Talks of approaching Party conventions. Believes the Democrats will choose Stephen Douglas as the candidate at the party convention in Charleston.","Sent hams and shad to Marianna via Ringgold Station. Peggy is well. Mr. Botts returned to White Sulphur Springs, but didn't see Barbara there. Betty Blair to marry W. Mosely of Buckingham County. Dr. Cabell engaged to Miss Peggy, a music teacher. Mrs. Caskie, wife of Congressman John Caskie, a debased drunkard\" and sister of Marmaduke Johnson died. Rumors she was brutally treated by her husband supported by Dr. Peterkin sermon at funeral. Heard Judge Douglas speak on the Capital square and thinks he made a \"forcible speech.\" Mr. Botts is going to speak in Pittsylvania later in the month. Hearing that Mr. Gatewood was preaching at St. Paul's, went to worship at St. James. Heard Dr. Peterkin preach for first time. Disappointed. Mr. Minnigerode and Mr. Woodbridge \"taking water in the mountains.\" Mr. Eyler returning to summer home in Hampton. Mrs. Semple returned to Brooklyn in better health. Little news from Williamsburg. Mr. Thomas Lindsey's son died, Mr. Bunting is better.","Hopes to leave Williamsburg and be with the family week after next. Discussion of Bob's school clothes. Wishes \"Bob to be decently \u0026 abundantly furnished, but fine clothes would be…out of place at a country school.\" Glad Bob is keeping a diary.","Steamboat taking him to Richmond is decorated with flags in his honor. Dr. Cabell is married.","Unreliability of mail due to the condition of the railroad damaged by heavy rains, snow and winds. Very busy in Richmond. Bob had difficulty leaving Williamsburg by the York River. Went up the James the next day. Comments on the state of the Union and the Virginia convention to consider secession.","Comments about George Washington at Washington's Birthday celebration in Williamsburg. Not enjoying entertaining members of General Assembly on railroad trip.","Writes of the excessive heat in Williamsburg.","Suffering from a \"hurt.\" Responds to Lucy's concerns. Explains reasons for going to Richmond are to find work to support family. Thankful children are helping out. Never doubted their devotion. Desperate for work. Looking for employment within Confederate government. Not optimistic about his prospects.","Thinks of his granddaughter Lucy Page when he sees a child. Dreads separation from family. Surmises will get accustomed to it. Busy at his \"office.\" Shares space with two workers. Call him \"Professor.\" Working six hours a day. Found room on 3rd St. between Clay and Leigh and board across the street where Williamsburg friends John Hurley Charles Hansford, William Waller and Sydney Smith live. Asks she address letters to the Ballard House. Sent a package via Mr. Joynes. Hopes she received it and likes the calico.","Asks Lucy write in care of \"Captain Charles Morris A.Q.M.\" in the future. Hopes she has received the sewing cotton in his last letter. Has taken residence in a boarding house with some Williamsburg friends. Is comfortable considering difficulty of obtaining accommodations and their price. Not accustomed to work. Has not had the opportunity to visit anyone. Hopes to see General Ewell and Minnigerode tomorrow. Visited Drewry's Bluff (Fort Darling) to see Major James Semple. Boards and inspects the ironclad CSS Richmond and the batteries on the bluff. Meets Captain Lee, commander of the naval station at the bluff. Points out he is the brother of General (Robert E.) Lee.","Raining in Richmond and has a cold. Only going between his room and the boarding house. Didn't go to church. Spending time writing letters. Has sent Bob the permission he desires to go to church \"out of ranks.\" Daughters are coming to Richmond to see him and stay at Mrs. Clayton's. Doesn't see much of other boarders. Has not been out at night except to get oysters. Has seen only Mr. Branch, Mr. Custis and Alfred Shield. Intends to visit acquaintances soon. Misses Lucy, the grandchildren. Offers regards to Mr. Wilmer and friends. Writes of the possibility of promotion in his branch of the Treasury. Robert Taylor trying to find a position for him in his department. Not optimistic about his prospects. Mr. Waller has left the department and returned to Williamsburg. Writes of \"little fight\" between Confederate cavalry and Yankees on road from Williamsburg in James City County.","Has seen Lelia and Peggy and was comforted by their visit. Sending money to Lucy and asks she to write if she needs more. Received a letter from General Smith. Bob is acting up and he has written Bob not to throw away \"his only chance for a gentleman's education.\" Writes of the death of Dr. Cabell's mother and Mr. Hurley.","Snow, hail and cold in Richmond. \"One of the worst days that (he) has known for several years.\" Writes of the disposition of some of the servants. \"Little Jim\" is staying with the Wilmer's. Saunders is grateful to Wilmer for keeping him. Asks that Wilmer use his judgment as to letting Jim stay with \"Old Fortune\" or place him elsewhere. Does not intend to sell Fanny at this time. She is with Mrs. Hurley. \"Old acquaintance\" in his office Lucy inquired about is Mr. Gilliam, of Prince George County, an older man and member of Minnigerode's Episcopal church. Met Mr. Marshall, Kate Edloe's husband. Nothing else to report about Williamsburg. Has not heard from Bob.","Sending shirts to Lucy for repair via Mr. Johnson. Provides instructions. Weather has been bad, but his cold is gone. Henry Burwell is sick and of some trouble to Lucy and Mr. Wilmer. Hopes Georgy is better. He is clerk in the 2nd Auditor department and doing a good job, but working below his abilities. Chief clerk would like to promote him. Would relish a promotion and cares only for the increased salary it will bring. Hears nothing of consequence about Williamsburg except \"the Yankees have carried the Hofheimer's to Old Point for selling goods in the country.\"","Encloses a check for $25. Promises to send more. Disturbed that they can't find fresh provisions and fears they will become scarcer. Prices for board are rising. Heavy rains and thunderstorms. Minnigerode received a letter from his daughters. Sending letter by Gilmer or Semple and will try to send some sugar via Gilmer soon. Mentions Georgy, Breck and \"darling Lucy Page.\" Offers remembrances to Dr. Martin and the Visitors {?}.(?). Mrs. Coleman servants, Bella, Mira and Beverly have run off. Hopes Lucy doesn't communicate that to their servants.","Sending 10 pounds of sugar, 10 pounds of rice, some paper, spools of cotton, shoestring, and candy for the grandchildren. Encloses a $25 check. Went to see Lizzie Ewell. She wasn't at home. Weather cold and clear expecting snow or hail. \"I have not heard from Bob, have you?\"","Weather is bad. Has not gone out, not even to church. \"… the devil has been permitted to rule the weather for 6 or 7 weeks.\" Wrote Bob and received a reply. He had been suffering from diphtheria but has recovered entirely. Treated by Dr. Robert Madison of \"the Institute\" who was formerly a student \"of the first order.\" Upset that Breck is sick and his hearing is affected. Gratified to hear of Col. Martin's promotion and marriage. Has seen Mr. Semple. He would love to visit them, but wants to be firmly established at the Treasury department. Glad the girls can go to their \"French School.\"","Snow storm, nearly 12 inches deep, the deepest in 20 or 30 years. Offices are closed. Sorry to hear that Ann and Mary are sick. Col Randolph Harrison who told him, according to Mr. George Wise, that Lelia was very sick. Has not heard the same from Mr. Wilmer. Assumes Wise is mistaken. John Gilmer to carry a shirt in need of repair next trip. Sending 4 pairs of summer stockings for darling Lucy Page. Cannot get the eggplant seed she requested...but will keep trying. Dr Coleman has resigned, gone to Warrenton NC. Mrs. Tucker intends to return to Williamsburg. John Barlow lost his wife. his family was in New Kent County. Has seen Mr. Morecock and his brother-in-law Captain Taylor.","Distressed to hear that Ann and Mary are still sick. Sending 5 pounds of sugar, some soda, and a few \"dough nuts for the darling children\" and a harmonica for Georgy and Breck and a fan for Lucy via Mr. Wilmer. Not been able to procure the egg plant seed. Reports no news of consequence from Williamsburg. Heard a sermon from Minnigerode and saw Bishop Johns confirm people at St. Paul's. \"I hope you have heard from Bob.\"","Mr. Patton. Purchased 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at $1.75/yard) and will send to Mr. Pollack. Has little to do in the afternoon and will be pleased to hunt for articles for them. News from Williamsburg via Mr. W. H. Pierce who has heard it from others. Pierce is afraid to go into Williamsburg since he sells goods secretly. Pierce bought a letter from Mr. Sweeney. Sweeney took 5 mules from the Saunders property. The Yankees stole one, two to Isham for use on the farm, one to Gawian for use on Mrs. Henley's and one to Mrs. Sydney Smith. Isham claims slaves that remain in Williamsburg will wait for their masters' return and are unhappy at the treatment of the Yankees. Jacob (Mrs. Tucker's servant) has left for Hampton.","Received the shirts she sent by Mr. Lefebvre. Will be sending a package back via him to include white cotton for 4 shirts for Bob and a piece of linen. Met Martha Page. Mr. Sheldon had just come up from Gloucester with news that the Yankees had committed more deprivations in that county. Met Mrs. Peachy for the first time since leaving Williamsburg. Presumed that she was unhappy to see him looking well and in health. Heard that General Wise has gone down to Williamsburg and was driving the Yankees south. Presumes that Wise has taken Fort Magruder. Sees Julia Johns. Memminger says he sorry about his position and that he could not find something more worthy. Doubts sincerity of remark. The bread riots were real…\"is war not a bread riot…\" war is \"…merely the pretext for plunder..\"","Diphtheria epidemic. Concerned that Lucy is tired caring for the sick especially the servants who don't know how to \"attend to each other.\" Sending a plate to Lelia as to replace one of Mrs. Lefebvre's broken at the Rectory. Inventory of what box he has sent. An old towel, shirts, small quantity of Passover bread from Mrs. Heller, a doll for Lucy Page, caps for Georgy and Breck, 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at 1.75/yd), shoestrings, 20lbs sugar, 20 lbs of rice, 6lbs coffee (at $3.50 which is \"cheap! by a dollar\", 1lb green tea, ½ lb black tea and 2 oz of soda, a tin horn for Georgy and a whistle for Breck, candy and $50. Nothing more specific from General Wise at Williamsburg. Minnigerode's son James has a warrant as midshipman.","Sending a sample of fabric ($5.50/yd). Sent Lelia a box of Beckwith's Pills. Jim and Cyrus have been hired at a tobacco factory. Relieved Wilmer is free of their support. Heard accounts of deprivations of Yankees in Gloucester and of people fleeing.","Happily hears of Lucy's recovery from Mr. James Semple. Paid broker $105 for $21 in gold to purchase article for Lucy. Semple hired out his slave, Jim, in Danville. Jim had run away once and was with the Yankees. Glad Jim has not the chance to tell other slaves of his escape. Heard nothing of slaves Molly and Elia. All their servants in Williamsburg, except Sam, who was hired at the lunatic asylum, are still in place. All slaves at the farm, except Jacob, are still there. Jacob \"enticed away\" by his wife a servant of Mrs. Tucker. All Mrs. Tuckers' slaves have run off. Thinks Yankees will abandon the lunatic asylum. If so, Lee would make some arrangements for its support. A battle is near at Fredericksburg (Chancellorsville). Funeral tomorrow, at St. Paul's, for Channing Price, killed near Fredericksburg. Does not \"repine\" or \"brood over his affairs.\" Would need only to see Lucy the children and grandchildren to be happy as anyone could be during the war. The war \"enrages rather than depresses\" him. Strongly angered, filling him with \"desire to see the Yankee race exterminated.\" Will attempt to get a promoted position when the members of Congress are gone. Believes it will be easier to approach Secretaries at that time.","Suffering with acute diarrhea. Misses Lucy terribly. Spent an evening with General (Richard Stoddart) Ewell. Ewell 's been promoted to Lieutenant General a day or two after being married to Mrs. Brown. Ewell has gone to join General Lee's army and take command of Gen Jackson's old command. Mr. Botts lost his slaves.","Recovered from diarrhea, but many of acquaintances still ill. Has not heard from Bob. Has seen Mr. Semple who offered regards to the family. There is nothing new from Williamsburg. Has seen Mr. Jonas, Mr. Penick, Henry and John Dix. Has not been able to get shoes the girls asked for but \"the importation of blockade goods is expected during the present week. \" Rumors from Vicksburg are not good news. Has seen a dispatch from General Johnston, but the information it contains cannot fully be authenticated.","Sending unbleached cotton on Tuesday. Mr. Custis daughters had seen Lucy and Page. Sent the shoes they asked for. Has not heard from Bob. Miss Judith Carter Nelson says all servants from Shelby are gone had gone except the carriage driver and wife. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell. Has seen I. Custis and Mrs. Miles Selden. Yankee commander has given Dr. Garrett permission to return home.","Accepted a position as quartermaster of the Pittsylvania District and will be relocated to Danville. Will stop at Pittsylvania on his way to Danville. Was offered a higher paying position but turned it down to be able to go to Danville and be close to the family. Eventually he will hold the rank of captain and that will reward him with a higher salary. Then he can buy from the commissary \"sugar, bacon, flour, salt, etc. and this not for myself, but for my family.\" at government prices.","Preparing to leave Richmond to assume duties in the Quartermaster Corps collecting the tax in kind. Believes new position will be anything but sedentary, but \"rather laborious\" and require a great deal travel. for a month Feels ready for the task. Happy she received bundle and Mr. Wilmer liked the shirts. Sends regards to Miss Lizzie who he hopes to see again soon. Will try and get things Lucy requested, but he believes the blankets and the \"iron things\" will be difficult to procure. Has not heard from his daughters and hopes to before he leaves Richmond. Will not be able to go to Lexington, because he will be too busy organizing \"a new business not only to (him) but to the whole corps of quartermasters in the same service.\" Expresses regards for his grandchildren Anne and Mary. Hopes to see them at \"the Rectory\" before they leave, and to Georgy, Breck who he'll bring \"a spelling book a piece\" and candy for \"darling Lucy Page.\" Unable to see Lizzie Ewell or Colonel and Mrs. Munford.","Salutation to \"My beloved wife.\" Send subsequent letters to Danville. Wants to hear from Bob. General Pendleton has not been injured. Mrs. Gilmer lost brother, Col. Henry Carrington, Col. Rawley Martin is wounded and a prisoner, Col. Whittle and James Poindexter are wounded again, Col. Tazewell Patton reportedly killed or wounded.","Setting up districts in Pittsylvania County for the administration of the collection of the tax in kind. Has no clerk. Offered the position of county agent to Mr. Gilmer, but he declined. Then offered it to Mr. Johnson. Will travel, go to Franklin and Bedford Counties next week to organize them Lucy is to direct her next letter to Bedford County, in care of Captain Charles Mallory. News of Pittsylvania Court House relatives and friends at Pittsylvania Court. Colonel Carrington wounded in the hand and captured, Colonel Martin is assumed dead, and Captain James Poindexter and Lt. Hutchins captured. Colonel Whittle wounded but not taken prisoner, Col. Whittle and Col. Patton, wounded and imprisoned. The Poindexter and Carter boys are at home and slightly wounded. All are well at the Rectory, \"darling Lucy Page as sweet as ever.\" News of Williamsburg in a letter from Mr. Sydney Smith. Mr. Sweeney told him their servants \"were still all in place \u0026 contented.\" Old Mr. Pettitt has died according to Dr. Wise.","Discusses travel plans. Very busy and doesn't have time to write. Suggests that several routes from Lexington to Danville and asks that she inform him of her travel plans. Concerned the Bob \"must get some certificate from Gen(eral) Smith to keep with him until he gets back to Lexington, to avoid possible delay by enrolling officers.\" Asks that Lucy not spend any time with Lizzie Nelson who has \"come all the way from the South\" and wants her full attention adding \"Circumstances force one to be selfish. My mind is as strained as have ever had it, and I cannot support an additional burden.\" Reports the death of Colonel Tazewell, the brother of Mrs. John Gilmer and has heard nothing about members of Lucy's family.","Happy that she will go to Botetourt and will be comfortable there. Will be traveling all month. Sent her a check for $100 and hopes she has received it. Lelia wrote of the death of poor Mrs. Munford. He has written to Bob. Details recent travels and is now staying in Liberty for two or three days with Captain Mallory. Intends to go to Wytheville when he leaves Liberty, \"if the Yankees are not about,\" and then to Carroll, Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties. Will try to meet Bob at the Rectory. Asks that she direct her letters to Danville. Includes a biographical note stating that Captain Mallory, the brother of Dr. Mallory, is from Hampton.","Sent a \"passport\" to Mr. Wilmer. Hopes he has received it. Rode from Danville to Henry Court House by stage. Stayed \"in a fine large room in an old fashioned tavern built of logs.\" Is comfortable there as opposed to not being so in his other travels. Dined with an attorney Mr. Wootten, an old student at the college, and acquaintance. Wootten helping him with his business. Will resume his travels to Patrick and Franklin Counties before returning to Danville. Hopes to be reunited with Lucy before the end of next week. Has, happily, seen Mrs. Neel and Miss J. Bucktrout, daughters of Mrs. I. Bucktrout from Williamsburg. Spoke to Rev. William Lee and he is well.","Finding it difficult traveling from Henry Court House to Patrick Court House. \"There are no horses to be hired…and there is no public conveyance to Patrick Court House from any point on the globe.\" Travel has generally agreed with him and he is \"entirely well.\" Not suffering from gout and neuralgia he has endured in previous years at this time of the season.","Lucy Page at the home of Mrs. Michie in Staunton. She has a beaux there, a Dr. Rush. Considers him \"an entirely respectable young man at his position \u0026 and has the reputation of being a very worthy one.\" Has traveled more than 1000 miles from end of July to 26 September. Has used more than 200 stamps on letters relating to official business. Regrets not having written her but uses the large amount of official correspondence as an excuse for not having the time to do so. Has a fond remembrance of Mrs. Jones, the former Miss Nanny Marshall. Asks to be remembered to \"Capt. Bagby\" although he is not sure that that is his name, but is sure he knows him.","Is as busy in Richmond as he was previously. Disappointed to hear that Colonel Rawley Martin was not among the exchange prisoners. Bob has asked for information on how to join the army. Richmond at this time is \"very disagreeable and every thing is awfully high \u0026 things to eat are scarce.\" He manages, thanks to his friends. Mr. James Lyon's house in Richmond has burned to the ground.","Bob's division is expected to be ordered to Gordonsville. Hopes to see him before he leaves. Major Baker P. indicates that Bob is well and that Pickett's Division, was to be reviewed by General Lee. Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell, has been by to see him. Expects to join Lucy on Saturday, but travel is uncertain.\"","Informs Lucy that he is well at the home of Charles Waller in Williamsburg. Traveled from Danville to Richmond, stayed with Mr. Sweeney, then to Williamsburg. The Waller invitation to lodging was one of many invitations he received. Has seen many friends and they are well. Has many things on his mind and cannot express them in a hastily written letter. Saunders Expresses his love for his wife, children and grandchildren and old friends and writes \"servants very kind.\"","Gilmer for free. Grateful to him as he didn't have the money to pay for it. Sent the application, along with the regular applications for pardon, to Washington, by way of Richmond where it was signed with a recommendation for acceptance by Governor Pierpont. Received his \" property in town without difficulty\", but is concerned about York County land holdings. Anxious that the pardon be accepted and for the complete restoration of property. Suspects he will have to go to Washington to see to the matter. Of Williamsburg he writes \"there is nothing doing here, nor is there any prospect, for some time at least for any one to do any thing in any department of human employment to support himself. \" \"Everything is disjointed and in a languishing condition…\" and he would not return to Williamsburg this year if he \"could get something to do which would barely support life in Pittsylvania or …elsewhere for the next year.\" The families of Colonel Munford, Dr. Mercer and Dr. Canius (?). are the only one's to return to Williamsburg. Envelope addressed to Lucy, care of Mr. J. Clarke, Esq. Danville attached.","Had dinner with Peggy and her husband, William Botts in Richmond. They and their grandchildren are well. Botts has given him a letter to the President, which he delivered \"without being able to say much.\" Will attempt an interview, but is not hopeful it will occur tomorrow and he may be in Washington a few days before it occurs. Is \"as active as a steam printing press and shall not relax (his) efforts until (he ) succeeds in getting (his) property restored…or come to a dead halt.\" Confident it will be restored.","Happy she survived the \"disagreeable circumstances attending the unusually uncomfortable journey from Richmond to Pittsylvania Court. House\" She is with Miss Sallie and is staying with Miss Mary away from the \"ennui of Williamsburg.\" Sends regards to Mr. Whittle and Mr. D. Coles. Judge and Mrs. Gilmer. Indicates great affection for his friends at Pittsylvania Court House.","Secured the breast pin Lucy had forgotten. Met Col. Ewell and thanked him for his kindness \"as to the carriage.\"","Encloses $5. Mother leaving for Mr. Botts after arriving at Richmond. Informs her that she, the Munfords, Custises and Sherwells are all well. Prof. Taliaferro and John Henley have died. Charles Waller's baby died. Prof. Millington a \"grand old man\" who is dying gradually.","Bob came down from Richmond by steamboat and got a chill. Administered quinine. Sending the $5 to Roberta Page. Mr. Keatts, the shoemaker, of Pittsylvania Court House came to visit. She is at Richmond with granddaughter. Williamsburg is improved in health. Their immediate friends the Mumfords, Custises and Sherwells are well. Mrs. Maupin has is at the College Hotel. and Mr. Darlington from York County is renting her house.","Apparently she's at Pittsylvania with Lucy Page , Peggy. Tells of Bob's chills.","Bob returned to Williamsburg with a 'chill and fever' which was treated with quinine and other pills. Will stay with the Pettitt's for a couple of days. Pleased that Lucy is 'in pleasant places, away from the labor of keeping house at a time when labor is to take the places of means, and when there are no servants to depend upon.' The 'unhealthfulness of this region, including the town exceeds any thing that I have ever known' 'Chills and fever' epidemic in Williamsburg. Asks her not to come back too soon.","Mrs. Vest has died suddenly. Very sad over it. Mentions 'her robust frame, exuberant life and her (apparent) defiance of misfortune.' Died of 'diarrhea which terminated congestion and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.' Robert Taylor, steward of the Lunatic asylum and son in law of Mrs. Pettis, also has died. Confined to the house with gout. Being treated by Dr. Carmen. Has not been able to prepare the house for Lucy's return even though Bob is helping. How much it will cost to bring her back from Richmond. Happy to learn that Dr. Millington is doing better. Expresses good wishes and sentiments, love for his old friend. 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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."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["The correspondence is arranged chronologically."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRobert Saunders was born January 25, 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robert_Saunders\" title=\"Robert Saunders\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Robert Saunders was born January 25, 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMss. Acc. 2007.109. A portion of this collection was previously part of the University Archives Faculty-Alumni File Collection. It was rehoused 1/21/10.\u003c/p\u003e"],"custodhist_heading_ssm":["Custodial History:"],"custodhist_tesim":["Mss. Acc. 2007.109. A portion of this collection was previously part of the University Archives Faculty-Alumni File Collection. It was rehoused 1/21/10."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRobert Saunders Letters, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Robert Saunders Letters, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAddition to this collection accessioned and minimally processed by Mindy Gipson, SCRC volunteer, in January 2010.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Addition to this collection accessioned and minimally processed by Mindy Gipson, SCRC volunteer, in January 2010."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of 66 letters written by Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia to his wife Lucy Burwell Saunders (60 letters) and his daughters Lucy Page Saunders (three letters) and Roberta P. Saunders (two2 letters) from 1829-1867. There is also a letter written on May 4, 1847 to Overton Bernard, the father of College of William and Mary student Jesse Talbot Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy is staying with her sister Margaret (called Peggy). Expresses wish that his wife and infant daughter Mariana Barbara are in good health. Reports on the health of his father, her mother, and sister Barbara. Hopes she has received the gift sent by Mr. Botts for Mariana Barbara. Refers to Miss Gatliff (?), Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Browne, Mr. Snipie(?) and his family, Mr. Peachy, Judge Semple, Miss Eliza Waller all of whom are sick or recovering from sickness. Henry Rogers arrived in town and carries a letter from Betsy Kennon for Lucy. Encloses the letter. Not present here. Talks of a \"turnpike\" from her \"mother's door along the path past our door and across the green to Mr. Browne's gate\" made by Old Nat that has \"spoilt the green.\" Spent the morning making brandied peaches with Aunt Lucy and enjoyed the experience.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather is very warm, concerns over health matters. Looking forward to being reunited with Lucy and Mariana Barbara. The Empie family and Mrs. Peachy are recovering from the sickness. News of Williamsburg. Mrs. Browne and family back in Williamsburg. Judge (?) is expected soon. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have left for Philadelphia. Mrs. Peachy expecting visit from Mrs. Jane Cary and Mrs. Newsum. They are to settle in Tennessee. Mrs. Peachy received letter from Aunt Tucker reporting Mrs. Robertson will visit Aunt Tucker in winter and Mr. and Mrs. Cabell are well. Miss Mary Pryor to marry. The Coles will attend the wedding Eliza Waller is ill, recovering at Dr. Warren's. Mathew Pierce (\"my old relation\") is very ill and not expected to recover. Mrs. Dabney Browne and her daughter have been sick but recovering. Mr. Browne has painted his house and has used \"bona fide paint, not whitewash.\" Mr. and Mrs. Edloe arrived in town. He has read the Devereux and liked it very much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy Kennon \"our beloved \u0026amp; lovely friend\" has died due to complications in childbirth. Very upset. Expresses sympathy for Captain Kennon. Suggests Lucy write to him soon. Received the news from Dr. Peachy at the post office. Expresses gratitude that Lucy and the children are well. Encloses $20. Talks of his father's health as being \"tolerably well.\" The servants have recovered from their sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy she and the children are comfortable at Fauquier Springs. Expresses desire to join them, but fears his health won't allow it. Writes of a \"sickness that has taken place much later than usual.\" Speaks in unkind terms of the Judge(?). Others at the springs include Mr. Dew, \"Judge C. \u0026amp; Miss Martha and the boys\" and Barbara. Expresses love for his daughters Marianna and Lelia. Glad to hear that she has \"gotten thro' her teething.\" Mentions the death of Hughella Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting after a trip to Washington DC. He mentions cousin Charlotte, Mary Ann, and Peggy. Explains he accomplished more than anticipated in Washington. Had dinner with Commodore Warrington. Attends a reception at White House. Introduced to President James K. Polk, Mrs. Polk and Beau Hickman. Finds Polk to be a \"very ordinary looking person, of very ordinary manners…\" and Mrs. Polk a \"lady of fine manner.\" Spoke to \"Old Mrs. Madison\" at reception for a time and then \"backed out of the presence of Royalty \u0026amp; descended among the common herd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWent to St. Paul's in Richmond to hear Bishop John Johns preach. Disappointed by the appearance of someone else preaching in place of Johns. John's appointment (as President of the College of William and Mary) is much talked about in Richmond. Would not know what to say to Johns if they met. Is more and more inclined to leave the college \"after the next course\" because of the actions of the Visitors. Will see Holmes again in reference to the situation at the college. Lucy is to have Edmund send oysters via Mr. Whitaker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSleepy from a boring sermon given by Dr. Jones. Jokingly will seek to make such sermons illegal. Expresses worry about Lelia's cold. Reminds Lucy of the \"hereditary weakness of the lungs in his family.\" Gives his impressions of Senate and role in it. Letter has literary references to The Arabian Nights. Went to see Peggy and Mrs. Botts. They have gone to Cambridge. Hasn't seen Marianna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNothing accomplished in the legislature since his absence as he thought. Was to attend an astronomy lecture at the Athenaeum but found it postponed. Spent evening at the home of Gustavus Myers near the Athenaeum. No regrets about missing a gentleman's party at Halyburton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHastily written letter after long, laborious Senate session. Coming to Williamsburg, Senate business permitting, via Coke's wharf on Saturday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMet Senator Mc Sweeney of Wheeling on boat to Richmond. Rode in a hack with Senator and Mrs. Deneale. Mrs. Senator Deneale \" as rough a specimen (he) ever met with.\" Busy with Senate work. No time to meet with Mrs. Cabell. Mrs. Greene has left Mr. Barton's and has gone to Philadelphia. Invited to take a trip to Baltimore by officers of the Fredericksburg Railroad with other Senators. Will go if he can spare time away from Senate and continue on to Philadelphia to see his friend Robinson and Mrs. G. Supposes the wedding party has returned to Williamsburg and \"little lady feels sufficiently married.\" Will call on Mr. and Mrs. Henley, Ms. Henley and John A. Henley staying at the American Hotel. James River flood up to the lower end of Rocketts due to recent heavy rains causing flooding on the Susquehanna and Potomac also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEveryone is well except Barbara. Concerned about Lucy nursing her to health alone. Barbara's old friends Patty Wilson, or Mrs. Ware, or Mrs. Wise or Mrs. Larke should help. Should Barbara complain as to the lack of attention, Lucy is to tell her that he has decided the issue. Attended church and complains of sleep inducing sermon by Dr. Jones. He meets Mrs. Stanard and Mrs. Claiborne. Mrs. Stanard offers accommodations during the approaching convention. Will the children come? Where shall they stay? Suggests Lucy not come to Richmond on the steamboat Augusta to Port Walthall and rail to Richmond, rather via steamboat \"Curtis Peck\" to Richmond. Talks about \"…present perplexities of the Whigs as to national politics\", busy with the Senate. Death of a member of House of Delegates from Prince George County. Not heard from Mr. Greene. Presumes Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson have left Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Coles are at the Exchange. Jokes of Mrs. Coles \"nose which seemed…unnecessarily long\" Talks of an unsuccessful attempt to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Stanard offers invitation of lodging during the upcoming convention and Mrs. Cabell offers to take care of Barbara and Marianna Lelia can stay with Miss Betty Blair. Arrangement details left to Lucy. Busy with ordinary business of Senate. Writing letters to politicians about the upcoming presidential elections. Received a letter from Mrs. Greene. Mentions the death of John Sergant\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComing home to Williamsburg with Mrs. Dunbar. Requests that Lucy send the carriage to Coke's wharf to pick him up. Happy that Bob's cold is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenate holding evening sessions. Has not had time to see anyone. Barbara is at Dr. Cabell's. Curious as to the results of the recent elections. Who was elected Sheriff of James City County? Was Bob Shields elected Sheriff of York County? Judge Clayton won by landslide. Sends a $10 check, written as part of the letter, and it is removed. Asks that Mr. Vest cash it for her. Virginia legislature to adjourn on the 7th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be coming home via Coke's wharf. Sally Galt and Lelia Shield traveling with him. Barbara will not be coming down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be arriving on Saturday at King's Mill. Asks that Lucy not meet him there unless it is \"perfectly convenient\"; for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold snap in Richmond. Considerable snow, freezing rain. 15 degree temperatures. Affection for his grandchildren Ann, Mary , Georgy and Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks of approaching Party conventions. Believes the Democrats will choose Stephen Douglas as the candidate at the party convention in Charleston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent hams and shad to Marianna via Ringgold Station. Peggy is well. Mr. Botts returned to White Sulphur Springs, but didn't see Barbara there. Betty Blair to marry W. Mosely of Buckingham County. Dr. Cabell engaged to Miss Peggy, a music teacher. Mrs. Caskie, wife of Congressman John Caskie, a debased drunkard\" and sister of Marmaduke Johnson died. Rumors she was brutally treated by her husband supported by Dr. Peterkin sermon at funeral. Heard Judge Douglas speak on the Capital square and thinks he made a \"forcible speech.\" Mr. Botts is going to speak in Pittsylvania later in the month. Hearing that Mr. Gatewood was preaching at St. Paul's, went to worship at St. James. Heard Dr. Peterkin preach for first time. Disappointed. Mr. Minnigerode and Mr. Woodbridge \"taking water in the mountains.\" Mr. Eyler returning to summer home in Hampton. Mrs. Semple returned to Brooklyn in better health. Little news from Williamsburg. Mr. Thomas Lindsey's son died, Mr. Bunting is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to leave Williamsburg and be with the family week after next. Discussion of Bob's school clothes. Wishes \"Bob to be decently \u0026amp; abundantly furnished, but fine clothes would be…out of place at a country school.\" Glad Bob is keeping a diary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSteamboat taking him to Richmond is decorated with flags in his honor. Dr. Cabell is married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnreliability of mail due to the condition of the railroad damaged by heavy rains, snow and winds. Very busy in Richmond. Bob had difficulty leaving Williamsburg by the York River. Went up the James the next day. Comments on the state of the Union and the Virginia convention to consider secession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments about George Washington at Washington's Birthday celebration in Williamsburg. Not enjoying entertaining members of General Assembly on railroad trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of the excessive heat in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffering from a \"hurt.\" Responds to Lucy's concerns. Explains reasons for going to Richmond are to find work to support family. Thankful children are helping out. Never doubted their devotion. Desperate for work. Looking for employment within Confederate government. Not optimistic about his prospects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks of his granddaughter Lucy Page when he sees a child. Dreads separation from family. Surmises will get accustomed to it. Busy at his \"office.\" Shares space with two workers. Call him \"Professor.\" Working six hours a day. Found room on 3rd St. between Clay and Leigh and board across the street where Williamsburg friends John Hurley Charles Hansford, William Waller and Sydney Smith live. Asks she address letters to the Ballard House. Sent a package via Mr. Joynes. Hopes she received it and likes the calico.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Lucy write in care of \"Captain Charles Morris A.Q.M.\" in the future. Hopes she has received the sewing cotton in his last letter. Has taken residence in a boarding house with some Williamsburg friends. Is comfortable considering difficulty of obtaining accommodations and their price. Not accustomed to work. Has not had the opportunity to visit anyone. Hopes to see General Ewell and Minnigerode tomorrow. Visited Drewry's Bluff (Fort Darling) to see Major James Semple. Boards and inspects the ironclad CSS Richmond and the batteries on the bluff. Meets Captain Lee, commander of the naval station at the bluff. Points out he is the brother of General (Robert E.) Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRaining in Richmond and has a cold. Only going between his room and the boarding house. Didn't go to church. Spending time writing letters. Has sent Bob the permission he desires to go to church \"out of ranks.\" Daughters are coming to Richmond to see him and stay at Mrs. Clayton's. Doesn't see much of other boarders. Has not been out at night except to get oysters. Has seen only Mr. Branch, Mr. Custis and Alfred Shield. Intends to visit acquaintances soon. Misses Lucy, the grandchildren. Offers regards to Mr. Wilmer and friends. Writes of the possibility of promotion in his branch of the Treasury. Robert Taylor trying to find a position for him in his department. Not optimistic about his prospects. Mr. Waller has left the department and returned to Williamsburg. Writes of \"little fight\" between Confederate cavalry and Yankees on road from Williamsburg in James City County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen Lelia and Peggy and was comforted by their visit. Sending money to Lucy and asks she to write if she needs more. Received a letter from General Smith. Bob is acting up and he has written Bob not to throw away \"his only chance for a gentleman's education.\" Writes of the death of Dr. Cabell's mother and Mr. Hurley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnow, hail and cold in Richmond. \"One of the worst days that (he) has known for several years.\" Writes of the disposition of some of the servants. \"Little Jim\" is staying with the Wilmer's. Saunders is grateful to Wilmer for keeping him. Asks that Wilmer use his judgment as to letting Jim stay with \"Old Fortune\" or place him elsewhere. Does not intend to sell Fanny at this time. She is with Mrs. Hurley. \"Old acquaintance\" in his office Lucy inquired about is Mr. Gilliam, of Prince George County, an older man and member of Minnigerode's Episcopal church. Met Mr. Marshall, Kate Edloe's husband. Nothing else to report about Williamsburg. Has not heard from Bob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending shirts to Lucy for repair via Mr. Johnson. Provides instructions. Weather has been bad, but his cold is gone. Henry Burwell is sick and of some trouble to Lucy and Mr. Wilmer. Hopes Georgy is better. He is clerk in the 2nd Auditor department and doing a good job, but working below his abilities. Chief clerk would like to promote him. Would relish a promotion and cares only for the increased salary it will bring. Hears nothing of consequence about Williamsburg except \"the Yankees have carried the Hofheimer's to Old Point for selling goods in the country.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $25. Promises to send more. Disturbed that they can't find fresh provisions and fears they will become scarcer. Prices for board are rising. Heavy rains and thunderstorms. Minnigerode received a letter from his daughters. Sending letter by Gilmer or Semple and will try to send some sugar via Gilmer soon. Mentions Georgy, Breck and \"darling Lucy Page.\" Offers remembrances to Dr. Martin and the Visitors {?}.(?). Mrs. Coleman servants, Bella, Mira and Beverly have run off. Hopes Lucy doesn't communicate that to their servants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 10 pounds of sugar, 10 pounds of rice, some paper, spools of cotton, shoestring, and candy for the grandchildren. Encloses a $25 check. Went to see Lizzie Ewell. She wasn't at home. Weather cold and clear expecting snow or hail. \"I have not heard from Bob, have you?\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather is bad. Has not gone out, not even to church. \"… the devil has been permitted to rule the weather for 6 or 7 weeks.\" Wrote Bob and received a reply. He had been suffering from diphtheria but has recovered entirely. Treated by Dr. Robert Madison of \"the Institute\" who was formerly a student \"of the first order.\" Upset that Breck is sick and his hearing is affected. Gratified to hear of Col. Martin's promotion and marriage. Has seen Mr. Semple. He would love to visit them, but wants to be firmly established at the Treasury department. Glad the girls can go to their \"French School.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnow storm, nearly 12 inches deep, the deepest in 20 or 30 years. Offices are closed. Sorry to hear that Ann and Mary are sick. Col Randolph Harrison who told him, according to Mr. George Wise, that Lelia was very sick. Has not heard the same from Mr. Wilmer. Assumes Wise is mistaken. John Gilmer to carry a shirt in need of repair next trip. Sending 4 pairs of summer stockings for darling Lucy Page. Cannot get the eggplant seed she requested...but will keep trying. Dr Coleman has resigned, gone to Warrenton NC. Mrs. Tucker intends to return to Williamsburg. John Barlow lost his wife. his family was in New Kent County. Has seen Mr. Morecock and his brother-in-law Captain Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDistressed to hear that Ann and Mary are still sick. Sending 5 pounds of sugar, some soda, and a few \"dough nuts for the darling children\" and a harmonica for Georgy and Breck and a fan for Lucy via Mr. Wilmer. Not been able to procure the egg plant seed. Reports no news of consequence from Williamsburg. Heard a sermon from Minnigerode and saw Bishop Johns confirm people at St. Paul's. \"I hope you have heard from Bob.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Patton. Purchased 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at $1.75/yard) and will send to Mr. Pollack. Has little to do in the afternoon and will be pleased to hunt for articles for them. News from Williamsburg via Mr. W. H. Pierce who has heard it from others. Pierce is afraid to go into Williamsburg since he sells goods secretly. Pierce bought a letter from Mr. Sweeney. Sweeney took 5 mules from the Saunders property. The Yankees stole one, two to Isham for use on the farm, one to Gawian for use on Mrs. Henley's and one to Mrs. Sydney Smith. Isham claims slaves that remain in Williamsburg will wait for their masters' return and are unhappy at the treatment of the Yankees. Jacob (Mrs. Tucker's servant) has left for Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the shirts she sent by Mr. Lefebvre. Will be sending a package back via him to include white cotton for 4 shirts for Bob and a piece of linen. Met Martha Page. Mr. Sheldon had just come up from Gloucester with news that the Yankees had committed more deprivations in that county. Met Mrs. Peachy for the first time since leaving Williamsburg. Presumed that she was unhappy to see him looking well and in health. Heard that General Wise has gone down to Williamsburg and was driving the Yankees south. Presumes that Wise has taken Fort Magruder. Sees Julia Johns. Memminger says he sorry about his position and that he could not find something more worthy. Doubts sincerity of remark. The bread riots were real…\"is war not a bread riot…\" war is \"…merely the pretext for plunder..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiphtheria epidemic. Concerned that Lucy is tired caring for the sick especially the servants who don't know how to \"attend to each other.\" Sending a plate to Lelia as to replace one of Mrs. Lefebvre's broken at the Rectory. Inventory of what box he has sent. An old towel, shirts, small quantity of Passover bread from Mrs. Heller, a doll for Lucy Page, caps for Georgy and Breck, 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at 1.75/yd), shoestrings, 20lbs sugar, 20 lbs of rice, 6lbs coffee (at $3.50 which is \"cheap! by a dollar\", 1lb green tea, ½ lb black tea and 2 oz of soda, a tin horn for Georgy and a whistle for Breck, candy and $50. Nothing more specific from General Wise at Williamsburg. Minnigerode's son James has a warrant as midshipman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a sample of fabric ($5.50/yd). Sent Lelia a box of Beckwith's Pills. Jim and Cyrus have been hired at a tobacco factory. Relieved Wilmer is free of their support. Heard accounts of deprivations of Yankees in Gloucester and of people fleeing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappily hears of Lucy's recovery from Mr. James Semple. Paid broker $105 for $21 in gold to purchase article for Lucy. Semple hired out his slave, Jim, in Danville. Jim had run away once and was with the Yankees. Glad Jim has not the chance to tell other slaves of his escape. Heard nothing of slaves Molly and Elia. All their servants in Williamsburg, except Sam, who was hired at the lunatic asylum, are still in place. All slaves at the farm, except Jacob, are still there. Jacob \"enticed away\" by his wife a servant of Mrs. Tucker. All Mrs. Tuckers' slaves have run off. Thinks Yankees will abandon the lunatic asylum. If so, Lee would make some arrangements for its support. A battle is near at Fredericksburg (Chancellorsville). Funeral tomorrow, at St. Paul's, for Channing Price, killed near Fredericksburg. Does not \"repine\" or \"brood over his affairs.\" Would need only to see Lucy the children and grandchildren to be happy as anyone could be during the war. The war \"enrages rather than depresses\" him. Strongly angered, filling him with \"desire to see the Yankee race exterminated.\" Will attempt to get a promoted position when the members of Congress are gone. Believes it will be easier to approach Secretaries at that time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffering with acute diarrhea. Misses Lucy terribly. Spent an evening with General (Richard Stoddart) Ewell. Ewell 's been promoted to Lieutenant General a day or two after being married to Mrs. Brown. Ewell has gone to join General Lee's army and take command of Gen Jackson's old command. Mr. Botts lost his slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecovered from diarrhea, but many of acquaintances still ill. Has not heard from Bob. Has seen Mr. Semple who offered regards to the family. There is nothing new from Williamsburg. Has seen Mr. Jonas, Mr. Penick, Henry and John Dix. Has not been able to get shoes the girls asked for but \"the importation of blockade goods is expected during the present week. \" Rumors from Vicksburg are not good news. Has seen a dispatch from General Johnston, but the information it contains cannot fully be authenticated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending unbleached cotton on Tuesday. Mr. Custis daughters had seen Lucy and Page. Sent the shoes they asked for. Has not heard from Bob. Miss Judith Carter Nelson says all servants from Shelby are gone had gone except the carriage driver and wife. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell. Has seen I. Custis and Mrs. Miles Selden. Yankee commander has given Dr. Garrett permission to return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepted a position as quartermaster of the Pittsylvania District and will be relocated to Danville. Will stop at Pittsylvania on his way to Danville. Was offered a higher paying position but turned it down to be able to go to Danville and be close to the family. Eventually he will hold the rank of captain and that will reward him with a higher salary. Then he can buy from the commissary \"sugar, bacon, flour, salt, etc. and this not for myself, but for my family.\" at government prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparing to leave Richmond to assume duties in the Quartermaster Corps collecting the tax in kind. Believes new position will be anything but sedentary, but \"rather laborious\" and require a great deal travel. for a month Feels ready for the task. Happy she received bundle and Mr. Wilmer liked the shirts. Sends regards to Miss Lizzie who he hopes to see again soon. Will try and get things Lucy requested, but he believes the blankets and the \"iron things\" will be difficult to procure. Has not heard from his daughters and hopes to before he leaves Richmond. Will not be able to go to Lexington, because he will be too busy organizing \"a new business not only to (him) but to the whole corps of quartermasters in the same service.\" Expresses regards for his grandchildren Anne and Mary. Hopes to see them at \"the Rectory\" before they leave, and to Georgy, Breck who he'll bring \"a spelling book a piece\" and candy for \"darling Lucy Page.\" Unable to see Lizzie Ewell or Colonel and Mrs. Munford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalutation to \"My beloved wife.\" Send subsequent letters to Danville. Wants to hear from Bob. General Pendleton has not been injured. Mrs. Gilmer lost brother, Col. Henry Carrington, Col. Rawley Martin is wounded and a prisoner, Col. Whittle and James Poindexter are wounded again, Col. Tazewell Patton reportedly killed or wounded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSetting up districts in Pittsylvania County for the administration of the collection of the tax in kind. Has no clerk. Offered the position of county agent to Mr. Gilmer, but he declined. Then offered it to Mr. Johnson. Will travel, go to Franklin and Bedford Counties next week to organize them Lucy is to direct her next letter to Bedford County, in care of Captain Charles Mallory. News of Pittsylvania Court House relatives and friends at Pittsylvania Court. Colonel Carrington wounded in the hand and captured, Colonel Martin is assumed dead, and Captain James Poindexter and Lt. Hutchins captured. Colonel Whittle wounded but not taken prisoner, Col. Whittle and Col. Patton, wounded and imprisoned. The Poindexter and Carter boys are at home and slightly wounded. All are well at the Rectory, \"darling Lucy Page as sweet as ever.\" News of Williamsburg in a letter from Mr. Sydney Smith. Mr. Sweeney told him their servants \"were still all in place \u0026amp; contented.\" Old Mr. Pettitt has died according to Dr. Wise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses travel plans. Very busy and doesn't have time to write. Suggests that several routes from Lexington to Danville and asks that she inform him of her travel plans. Concerned the Bob \"must get some certificate from Gen(eral) Smith to keep with him until he gets back to Lexington, to avoid possible delay by enrolling officers.\" Asks that Lucy not spend any time with Lizzie Nelson who has \"come all the way from the South\" and wants her full attention adding \"Circumstances force one to be selfish. My mind is as strained as have ever had it, and I cannot support an additional burden.\" Reports the death of Colonel Tazewell, the brother of Mrs. John Gilmer and has heard nothing about members of Lucy's family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy that she will go to Botetourt and will be comfortable there. Will be traveling all month. Sent her a check for $100 and hopes she has received it. Lelia wrote of the death of poor Mrs. Munford. He has written to Bob. Details recent travels and is now staying in Liberty for two or three days with Captain Mallory. Intends to go to Wytheville when he leaves Liberty, \"if the Yankees are not about,\" and then to Carroll, Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties. Will try to meet Bob at the Rectory. Asks that she direct her letters to Danville. Includes a biographical note stating that Captain Mallory, the brother of Dr. Mallory, is from Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent a \"passport\" to Mr. Wilmer. Hopes he has received it. Rode from Danville to Henry Court House by stage. Stayed \"in a fine large room in an old fashioned tavern built of logs.\" Is comfortable there as opposed to not being so in his other travels. Dined with an attorney Mr. Wootten, an old student at the college, and acquaintance. Wootten helping him with his business. Will resume his travels to Patrick and Franklin Counties before returning to Danville. Hopes to be reunited with Lucy before the end of next week. Has, happily, seen Mrs. Neel and Miss J. Bucktrout, daughters of Mrs. I. Bucktrout from Williamsburg. Spoke to Rev. William Lee and he is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinding it difficult traveling from Henry Court House to Patrick Court House. \"There are no horses to be hired…and there is no public conveyance to Patrick Court House from any point on the globe.\" Travel has generally agreed with him and he is \"entirely well.\" Not suffering from gout and neuralgia he has endured in previous years at this time of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Page at the home of Mrs. Michie in Staunton. She has a beaux there, a Dr. Rush. Considers him \"an entirely respectable young man at his position \u0026amp; and has the reputation of being a very worthy one.\" Has traveled more than 1000 miles from end of July to 26 September. Has used more than 200 stamps on letters relating to official business. Regrets not having written her but uses the large amount of official correspondence as an excuse for not having the time to do so. Has a fond remembrance of Mrs. Jones, the former Miss Nanny Marshall. Asks to be remembered to \"Capt. Bagby\" although he is not sure that that is his name, but is sure he knows him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs as busy in Richmond as he was previously. Disappointed to hear that Colonel Rawley Martin was not among the exchange prisoners. Bob has asked for information on how to join the army. Richmond at this time is \"very disagreeable and every thing is awfully high \u0026amp; things to eat are scarce.\" He manages, thanks to his friends. Mr. James Lyon's house in Richmond has burned to the ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBob's division is expected to be ordered to Gordonsville. Hopes to see him before he leaves. Major Baker P. indicates that Bob is well and that Pickett's Division, was to be reviewed by General Lee. Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell, has been by to see him. Expects to join Lucy on Saturday, but travel is uncertain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Lucy that he is well at the home of Charles Waller in Williamsburg. Traveled from Danville to Richmond, stayed with Mr. Sweeney, then to Williamsburg. The Waller invitation to lodging was one of many invitations he received. Has seen many friends and they are well. Has many things on his mind and cannot express them in a hastily written letter. Saunders Expresses his love for his wife, children and grandchildren and old friends and writes \"servants very kind.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGilmer for free. Grateful to him as he didn't have the money to pay for it. Sent the application, along with the regular applications for pardon, to Washington, by way of Richmond where it was signed with a recommendation for acceptance by Governor Pierpont. Received his \" property in town without difficulty\", but is concerned about York County land holdings. Anxious that the pardon be accepted and for the complete restoration of property. Suspects he will have to go to Washington to see to the matter. Of Williamsburg he writes \"there is nothing doing here, nor is there any prospect, for some time at least for any one to do any thing in any department of human employment to support himself. \" \"Everything is disjointed and in a languishing condition…\" and he would not return to Williamsburg this year if he \"could get something to do which would barely support life in Pittsylvania or …elsewhere for the next year.\" The families of Colonel Munford, Dr. Mercer and Dr. Canius (?). are the only one's to return to Williamsburg. Envelope addressed to Lucy, care of Mr. J. Clarke, Esq. Danville attached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad dinner with Peggy and her husband, William Botts in Richmond. They and their grandchildren are well. Botts has given him a letter to the President, which he delivered \"without being able to say much.\" Will attempt an interview, but is not hopeful it will occur tomorrow and he may be in Washington a few days before it occurs. Is \"as active as a steam printing press and shall not relax (his) efforts until (he ) succeeds in getting (his) property restored…or come to a dead halt.\" Confident it will be restored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy she survived the \"disagreeable circumstances attending the unusually uncomfortable journey from Richmond to Pittsylvania Court. House\" She is with Miss Sallie and is staying with Miss Mary away from the \"ennui of Williamsburg.\" Sends regards to Mr. Whittle and Mr. D. Coles. Judge and Mrs. Gilmer. Indicates great affection for his friends at Pittsylvania Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecured the breast pin Lucy had forgotten. Met Col. Ewell and thanked him for his kindness \"as to the carriage.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses $5. Mother leaving for Mr. Botts after arriving at Richmond. Informs her that she, the Munfords, Custises and Sherwells are all well. Prof. Taliaferro and John Henley have died. Charles Waller's baby died. Prof. Millington a \"grand old man\" who is dying gradually.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBob came down from Richmond by steamboat and got a chill. Administered quinine. Sending the $5 to Roberta Page. Mr. Keatts, the shoemaker, of Pittsylvania Court House came to visit. She is at Richmond with granddaughter. Williamsburg is improved in health. Their immediate friends the Mumfords, Custises and Sherwells are well. Mrs. Maupin has is at the College Hotel. and Mr. Darlington from York County is renting her house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApparently she's at Pittsylvania with Lucy Page , Peggy. Tells of Bob's chills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBob returned to Williamsburg with a 'chill and fever' which was treated with quinine and other pills. Will stay with the Pettitt's for a couple of days. Pleased that Lucy is 'in pleasant places, away from the labor of keeping house at a time when labor is to take the places of means, and when there are no servants to depend upon.' The 'unhealthfulness of this region, including the town exceeds any thing that I have ever known' 'Chills and fever' epidemic in Williamsburg. Asks her not to come back too soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Vest has died suddenly. Very sad over it. Mentions 'her robust frame, exuberant life and her (apparent) defiance of misfortune.' Died of 'diarrhea which terminated congestion and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.' Robert Taylor, steward of the Lunatic asylum and son in law of Mrs. Pettis, also has died. Confined to the house with gout. Being treated by Dr. Carmen. Has not been able to prepare the house for Lucy's return even though Bob is helping. How much it will cost to bring her back from Richmond. Happy to learn that Dr. Millington is doing better. Expresses good wishes and sentiments, love for his old friend. 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Saunders (two2 letters) from 1829-1867. There is also a letter written on May 4, 1847 to Overton Bernard, the father of College of William and Mary student Jesse Talbot Bernard.","Lucy is staying with her sister Margaret (called Peggy). Expresses wish that his wife and infant daughter Mariana Barbara are in good health. Reports on the health of his father, her mother, and sister Barbara. Hopes she has received the gift sent by Mr. Botts for Mariana Barbara. Refers to Miss Gatliff (?), Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Browne, Mr. Snipie(?) and his family, Mr. Peachy, Judge Semple, Miss Eliza Waller all of whom are sick or recovering from sickness. Henry Rogers arrived in town and carries a letter from Betsy Kennon for Lucy. Encloses the letter. Not present here. Talks of a \"turnpike\" from her \"mother's door along the path past our door and across the green to Mr. Browne's gate\" made by Old Nat that has \"spoilt the green.\" Spent the morning making brandied peaches with Aunt Lucy and enjoyed the experience.","Weather is very warm, concerns over health matters. Looking forward to being reunited with Lucy and Mariana Barbara. The Empie family and Mrs. Peachy are recovering from the sickness. News of Williamsburg. Mrs. Browne and family back in Williamsburg. Judge (?) is expected soon. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have left for Philadelphia. Mrs. Peachy expecting visit from Mrs. Jane Cary and Mrs. Newsum. They are to settle in Tennessee. Mrs. Peachy received letter from Aunt Tucker reporting Mrs. Robertson will visit Aunt Tucker in winter and Mr. and Mrs. Cabell are well. Miss Mary Pryor to marry. The Coles will attend the wedding Eliza Waller is ill, recovering at Dr. Warren's. Mathew Pierce (\"my old relation\") is very ill and not expected to recover. Mrs. Dabney Browne and her daughter have been sick but recovering. Mr. Browne has painted his house and has used \"bona fide paint, not whitewash.\" Mr. and Mrs. Edloe arrived in town. He has read the Devereux and liked it very much.","Betsy Kennon \"our beloved \u0026 lovely friend\" has died due to complications in childbirth. Very upset. Expresses sympathy for Captain Kennon. Suggests Lucy write to him soon. Received the news from Dr. Peachy at the post office. Expresses gratitude that Lucy and the children are well. Encloses $20. Talks of his father's health as being \"tolerably well.\" The servants have recovered from their sickness.","Happy she and the children are comfortable at Fauquier Springs. Expresses desire to join them, but fears his health won't allow it. Writes of a \"sickness that has taken place much later than usual.\" Speaks in unkind terms of the Judge(?). Others at the springs include Mr. Dew, \"Judge C. \u0026 Miss Martha and the boys\" and Barbara. Expresses love for his daughters Marianna and Lelia. Glad to hear that she has \"gotten thro' her teething.\" Mentions the death of Hughella Page.","Writing after a trip to Washington DC. He mentions cousin Charlotte, Mary Ann, and Peggy. Explains he accomplished more than anticipated in Washington. Had dinner with Commodore Warrington. Attends a reception at White House. Introduced to President James K. Polk, Mrs. Polk and Beau Hickman. Finds Polk to be a \"very ordinary looking person, of very ordinary manners…\" and Mrs. Polk a \"lady of fine manner.\" Spoke to \"Old Mrs. Madison\" at reception for a time and then \"backed out of the presence of Royalty \u0026 descended among the common herd.\"","Went to St. Paul's in Richmond to hear Bishop John Johns preach. Disappointed by the appearance of someone else preaching in place of Johns. John's appointment (as President of the College of William and Mary) is much talked about in Richmond. Would not know what to say to Johns if they met. Is more and more inclined to leave the college \"after the next course\" because of the actions of the Visitors. Will see Holmes again in reference to the situation at the college. Lucy is to have Edmund send oysters via Mr. Whitaker.","Sleepy from a boring sermon given by Dr. Jones. Jokingly will seek to make such sermons illegal. Expresses worry about Lelia's cold. Reminds Lucy of the \"hereditary weakness of the lungs in his family.\" Gives his impressions of Senate and role in it. Letter has literary references to The Arabian Nights. Went to see Peggy and Mrs. Botts. They have gone to Cambridge. Hasn't seen Marianna.","Nothing accomplished in the legislature since his absence as he thought. Was to attend an astronomy lecture at the Athenaeum but found it postponed. Spent evening at the home of Gustavus Myers near the Athenaeum. No regrets about missing a gentleman's party at Halyburton's.","Hastily written letter after long, laborious Senate session. Coming to Williamsburg, Senate business permitting, via Coke's wharf on Saturday.","Met Senator Mc Sweeney of Wheeling on boat to Richmond. Rode in a hack with Senator and Mrs. Deneale. Mrs. Senator Deneale \" as rough a specimen (he) ever met with.\" Busy with Senate work. No time to meet with Mrs. Cabell. Mrs. Greene has left Mr. Barton's and has gone to Philadelphia. Invited to take a trip to Baltimore by officers of the Fredericksburg Railroad with other Senators. Will go if he can spare time away from Senate and continue on to Philadelphia to see his friend Robinson and Mrs. G. Supposes the wedding party has returned to Williamsburg and \"little lady feels sufficiently married.\" Will call on Mr. and Mrs. Henley, Ms. Henley and John A. Henley staying at the American Hotel. James River flood up to the lower end of Rocketts due to recent heavy rains causing flooding on the Susquehanna and Potomac also.","Everyone is well except Barbara. Concerned about Lucy nursing her to health alone. Barbara's old friends Patty Wilson, or Mrs. Ware, or Mrs. Wise or Mrs. Larke should help. Should Barbara complain as to the lack of attention, Lucy is to tell her that he has decided the issue. Attended church and complains of sleep inducing sermon by Dr. Jones. He meets Mrs. Stanard and Mrs. Claiborne. Mrs. Stanard offers accommodations during the approaching convention. Will the children come? Where shall they stay? Suggests Lucy not come to Richmond on the steamboat Augusta to Port Walthall and rail to Richmond, rather via steamboat \"Curtis Peck\" to Richmond. Talks about \"…present perplexities of the Whigs as to national politics\", busy with the Senate. Death of a member of House of Delegates from Prince George County. Not heard from Mr. Greene. Presumes Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson have left Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Coles are at the Exchange. Jokes of Mrs. Coles \"nose which seemed…unnecessarily long\" Talks of an unsuccessful attempt to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henley.","Mr. Stanard offers invitation of lodging during the upcoming convention and Mrs. Cabell offers to take care of Barbara and Marianna Lelia can stay with Miss Betty Blair. Arrangement details left to Lucy. Busy with ordinary business of Senate. Writing letters to politicians about the upcoming presidential elections. Received a letter from Mrs. Greene. Mentions the death of John Sergant","Coming home to Williamsburg with Mrs. Dunbar. Requests that Lucy send the carriage to Coke's wharf to pick him up. Happy that Bob's cold is better.","Senate holding evening sessions. Has not had time to see anyone. Barbara is at Dr. Cabell's. Curious as to the results of the recent elections. Who was elected Sheriff of James City County? Was Bob Shields elected Sheriff of York County? Judge Clayton won by landslide. Sends a $10 check, written as part of the letter, and it is removed. Asks that Mr. Vest cash it for her. Virginia legislature to adjourn on the 7th.","Will be coming home via Coke's wharf. Sally Galt and Lelia Shield traveling with him. Barbara will not be coming down.","Will be arriving on Saturday at King's Mill. Asks that Lucy not meet him there unless it is \"perfectly convenient\"; for her.","Cold snap in Richmond. Considerable snow, freezing rain. 15 degree temperatures. Affection for his grandchildren Ann, Mary , Georgy and Breckenridge.","Talks of approaching Party conventions. Believes the Democrats will choose Stephen Douglas as the candidate at the party convention in Charleston.","Sent hams and shad to Marianna via Ringgold Station. Peggy is well. Mr. Botts returned to White Sulphur Springs, but didn't see Barbara there. Betty Blair to marry W. Mosely of Buckingham County. Dr. Cabell engaged to Miss Peggy, a music teacher. Mrs. Caskie, wife of Congressman John Caskie, a debased drunkard\" and sister of Marmaduke Johnson died. Rumors she was brutally treated by her husband supported by Dr. Peterkin sermon at funeral. Heard Judge Douglas speak on the Capital square and thinks he made a \"forcible speech.\" Mr. Botts is going to speak in Pittsylvania later in the month. Hearing that Mr. Gatewood was preaching at St. Paul's, went to worship at St. James. Heard Dr. Peterkin preach for first time. Disappointed. Mr. Minnigerode and Mr. Woodbridge \"taking water in the mountains.\" Mr. Eyler returning to summer home in Hampton. Mrs. Semple returned to Brooklyn in better health. Little news from Williamsburg. Mr. Thomas Lindsey's son died, Mr. Bunting is better.","Hopes to leave Williamsburg and be with the family week after next. Discussion of Bob's school clothes. Wishes \"Bob to be decently \u0026 abundantly furnished, but fine clothes would be…out of place at a country school.\" Glad Bob is keeping a diary.","Steamboat taking him to Richmond is decorated with flags in his honor. Dr. Cabell is married.","Unreliability of mail due to the condition of the railroad damaged by heavy rains, snow and winds. Very busy in Richmond. Bob had difficulty leaving Williamsburg by the York River. Went up the James the next day. Comments on the state of the Union and the Virginia convention to consider secession.","Comments about George Washington at Washington's Birthday celebration in Williamsburg. Not enjoying entertaining members of General Assembly on railroad trip.","Writes of the excessive heat in Williamsburg.","Suffering from a \"hurt.\" Responds to Lucy's concerns. Explains reasons for going to Richmond are to find work to support family. Thankful children are helping out. Never doubted their devotion. Desperate for work. Looking for employment within Confederate government. Not optimistic about his prospects.","Thinks of his granddaughter Lucy Page when he sees a child. Dreads separation from family. Surmises will get accustomed to it. Busy at his \"office.\" Shares space with two workers. Call him \"Professor.\" Working six hours a day. Found room on 3rd St. between Clay and Leigh and board across the street where Williamsburg friends John Hurley Charles Hansford, William Waller and Sydney Smith live. Asks she address letters to the Ballard House. Sent a package via Mr. Joynes. Hopes she received it and likes the calico.","Asks Lucy write in care of \"Captain Charles Morris A.Q.M.\" in the future. Hopes she has received the sewing cotton in his last letter. Has taken residence in a boarding house with some Williamsburg friends. Is comfortable considering difficulty of obtaining accommodations and their price. Not accustomed to work. Has not had the opportunity to visit anyone. Hopes to see General Ewell and Minnigerode tomorrow. Visited Drewry's Bluff (Fort Darling) to see Major James Semple. Boards and inspects the ironclad CSS Richmond and the batteries on the bluff. Meets Captain Lee, commander of the naval station at the bluff. Points out he is the brother of General (Robert E.) Lee.","Raining in Richmond and has a cold. Only going between his room and the boarding house. Didn't go to church. Spending time writing letters. Has sent Bob the permission he desires to go to church \"out of ranks.\" Daughters are coming to Richmond to see him and stay at Mrs. Clayton's. Doesn't see much of other boarders. Has not been out at night except to get oysters. Has seen only Mr. Branch, Mr. Custis and Alfred Shield. Intends to visit acquaintances soon. Misses Lucy, the grandchildren. Offers regards to Mr. Wilmer and friends. Writes of the possibility of promotion in his branch of the Treasury. Robert Taylor trying to find a position for him in his department. Not optimistic about his prospects. Mr. Waller has left the department and returned to Williamsburg. Writes of \"little fight\" between Confederate cavalry and Yankees on road from Williamsburg in James City County.","Has seen Lelia and Peggy and was comforted by their visit. Sending money to Lucy and asks she to write if she needs more. Received a letter from General Smith. Bob is acting up and he has written Bob not to throw away \"his only chance for a gentleman's education.\" Writes of the death of Dr. Cabell's mother and Mr. Hurley.","Snow, hail and cold in Richmond. \"One of the worst days that (he) has known for several years.\" Writes of the disposition of some of the servants. \"Little Jim\" is staying with the Wilmer's. Saunders is grateful to Wilmer for keeping him. Asks that Wilmer use his judgment as to letting Jim stay with \"Old Fortune\" or place him elsewhere. Does not intend to sell Fanny at this time. She is with Mrs. Hurley. \"Old acquaintance\" in his office Lucy inquired about is Mr. Gilliam, of Prince George County, an older man and member of Minnigerode's Episcopal church. Met Mr. Marshall, Kate Edloe's husband. Nothing else to report about Williamsburg. Has not heard from Bob.","Sending shirts to Lucy for repair via Mr. Johnson. Provides instructions. Weather has been bad, but his cold is gone. Henry Burwell is sick and of some trouble to Lucy and Mr. Wilmer. Hopes Georgy is better. He is clerk in the 2nd Auditor department and doing a good job, but working below his abilities. Chief clerk would like to promote him. Would relish a promotion and cares only for the increased salary it will bring. Hears nothing of consequence about Williamsburg except \"the Yankees have carried the Hofheimer's to Old Point for selling goods in the country.\"","Encloses a check for $25. Promises to send more. Disturbed that they can't find fresh provisions and fears they will become scarcer. Prices for board are rising. Heavy rains and thunderstorms. Minnigerode received a letter from his daughters. Sending letter by Gilmer or Semple and will try to send some sugar via Gilmer soon. Mentions Georgy, Breck and \"darling Lucy Page.\" Offers remembrances to Dr. Martin and the Visitors {?}.(?). Mrs. Coleman servants, Bella, Mira and Beverly have run off. Hopes Lucy doesn't communicate that to their servants.","Sending 10 pounds of sugar, 10 pounds of rice, some paper, spools of cotton, shoestring, and candy for the grandchildren. Encloses a $25 check. Went to see Lizzie Ewell. She wasn't at home. Weather cold and clear expecting snow or hail. \"I have not heard from Bob, have you?\"","Weather is bad. Has not gone out, not even to church. \"… the devil has been permitted to rule the weather for 6 or 7 weeks.\" Wrote Bob and received a reply. He had been suffering from diphtheria but has recovered entirely. Treated by Dr. Robert Madison of \"the Institute\" who was formerly a student \"of the first order.\" Upset that Breck is sick and his hearing is affected. Gratified to hear of Col. Martin's promotion and marriage. Has seen Mr. Semple. He would love to visit them, but wants to be firmly established at the Treasury department. Glad the girls can go to their \"French School.\"","Snow storm, nearly 12 inches deep, the deepest in 20 or 30 years. Offices are closed. Sorry to hear that Ann and Mary are sick. Col Randolph Harrison who told him, according to Mr. George Wise, that Lelia was very sick. Has not heard the same from Mr. Wilmer. Assumes Wise is mistaken. John Gilmer to carry a shirt in need of repair next trip. Sending 4 pairs of summer stockings for darling Lucy Page. Cannot get the eggplant seed she requested...but will keep trying. Dr Coleman has resigned, gone to Warrenton NC. Mrs. Tucker intends to return to Williamsburg. John Barlow lost his wife. his family was in New Kent County. Has seen Mr. Morecock and his brother-in-law Captain Taylor.","Distressed to hear that Ann and Mary are still sick. Sending 5 pounds of sugar, some soda, and a few \"dough nuts for the darling children\" and a harmonica for Georgy and Breck and a fan for Lucy via Mr. Wilmer. Not been able to procure the egg plant seed. Reports no news of consequence from Williamsburg. Heard a sermon from Minnigerode and saw Bishop Johns confirm people at St. Paul's. \"I hope you have heard from Bob.\"","Mr. Patton. Purchased 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at $1.75/yard) and will send to Mr. Pollack. Has little to do in the afternoon and will be pleased to hunt for articles for them. News from Williamsburg via Mr. W. H. Pierce who has heard it from others. Pierce is afraid to go into Williamsburg since he sells goods secretly. Pierce bought a letter from Mr. Sweeney. Sweeney took 5 mules from the Saunders property. The Yankees stole one, two to Isham for use on the farm, one to Gawian for use on Mrs. Henley's and one to Mrs. Sydney Smith. Isham claims slaves that remain in Williamsburg will wait for their masters' return and are unhappy at the treatment of the Yankees. Jacob (Mrs. Tucker's servant) has left for Hampton.","Received the shirts she sent by Mr. Lefebvre. Will be sending a package back via him to include white cotton for 4 shirts for Bob and a piece of linen. Met Martha Page. Mr. Sheldon had just come up from Gloucester with news that the Yankees had committed more deprivations in that county. Met Mrs. Peachy for the first time since leaving Williamsburg. Presumed that she was unhappy to see him looking well and in health. Heard that General Wise has gone down to Williamsburg and was driving the Yankees south. Presumes that Wise has taken Fort Magruder. Sees Julia Johns. Memminger says he sorry about his position and that he could not find something more worthy. Doubts sincerity of remark. The bread riots were real…\"is war not a bread riot…\" war is \"…merely the pretext for plunder..\"","Diphtheria epidemic. Concerned that Lucy is tired caring for the sick especially the servants who don't know how to \"attend to each other.\" Sending a plate to Lelia as to replace one of Mrs. Lefebvre's broken at the Rectory. Inventory of what box he has sent. An old towel, shirts, small quantity of Passover bread from Mrs. Heller, a doll for Lucy Page, caps for Georgy and Breck, 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at 1.75/yd), shoestrings, 20lbs sugar, 20 lbs of rice, 6lbs coffee (at $3.50 which is \"cheap! by a dollar\", 1lb green tea, ½ lb black tea and 2 oz of soda, a tin horn for Georgy and a whistle for Breck, candy and $50. Nothing more specific from General Wise at Williamsburg. Minnigerode's son James has a warrant as midshipman.","Sending a sample of fabric ($5.50/yd). Sent Lelia a box of Beckwith's Pills. Jim and Cyrus have been hired at a tobacco factory. Relieved Wilmer is free of their support. Heard accounts of deprivations of Yankees in Gloucester and of people fleeing.","Happily hears of Lucy's recovery from Mr. James Semple. Paid broker $105 for $21 in gold to purchase article for Lucy. Semple hired out his slave, Jim, in Danville. Jim had run away once and was with the Yankees. Glad Jim has not the chance to tell other slaves of his escape. Heard nothing of slaves Molly and Elia. All their servants in Williamsburg, except Sam, who was hired at the lunatic asylum, are still in place. All slaves at the farm, except Jacob, are still there. Jacob \"enticed away\" by his wife a servant of Mrs. Tucker. All Mrs. Tuckers' slaves have run off. Thinks Yankees will abandon the lunatic asylum. If so, Lee would make some arrangements for its support. A battle is near at Fredericksburg (Chancellorsville). Funeral tomorrow, at St. Paul's, for Channing Price, killed near Fredericksburg. Does not \"repine\" or \"brood over his affairs.\" Would need only to see Lucy the children and grandchildren to be happy as anyone could be during the war. The war \"enrages rather than depresses\" him. Strongly angered, filling him with \"desire to see the Yankee race exterminated.\" Will attempt to get a promoted position when the members of Congress are gone. Believes it will be easier to approach Secretaries at that time.","Suffering with acute diarrhea. Misses Lucy terribly. Spent an evening with General (Richard Stoddart) Ewell. Ewell 's been promoted to Lieutenant General a day or two after being married to Mrs. Brown. Ewell has gone to join General Lee's army and take command of Gen Jackson's old command. Mr. Botts lost his slaves.","Recovered from diarrhea, but many of acquaintances still ill. Has not heard from Bob. Has seen Mr. Semple who offered regards to the family. There is nothing new from Williamsburg. Has seen Mr. Jonas, Mr. Penick, Henry and John Dix. Has not been able to get shoes the girls asked for but \"the importation of blockade goods is expected during the present week. \" Rumors from Vicksburg are not good news. Has seen a dispatch from General Johnston, but the information it contains cannot fully be authenticated.","Sending unbleached cotton on Tuesday. Mr. Custis daughters had seen Lucy and Page. Sent the shoes they asked for. Has not heard from Bob. Miss Judith Carter Nelson says all servants from Shelby are gone had gone except the carriage driver and wife. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell. Has seen I. Custis and Mrs. Miles Selden. Yankee commander has given Dr. Garrett permission to return home.","Accepted a position as quartermaster of the Pittsylvania District and will be relocated to Danville. Will stop at Pittsylvania on his way to Danville. Was offered a higher paying position but turned it down to be able to go to Danville and be close to the family. Eventually he will hold the rank of captain and that will reward him with a higher salary. Then he can buy from the commissary \"sugar, bacon, flour, salt, etc. and this not for myself, but for my family.\" at government prices.","Preparing to leave Richmond to assume duties in the Quartermaster Corps collecting the tax in kind. Believes new position will be anything but sedentary, but \"rather laborious\" and require a great deal travel. for a month Feels ready for the task. Happy she received bundle and Mr. Wilmer liked the shirts. Sends regards to Miss Lizzie who he hopes to see again soon. Will try and get things Lucy requested, but he believes the blankets and the \"iron things\" will be difficult to procure. Has not heard from his daughters and hopes to before he leaves Richmond. Will not be able to go to Lexington, because he will be too busy organizing \"a new business not only to (him) but to the whole corps of quartermasters in the same service.\" Expresses regards for his grandchildren Anne and Mary. Hopes to see them at \"the Rectory\" before they leave, and to Georgy, Breck who he'll bring \"a spelling book a piece\" and candy for \"darling Lucy Page.\" Unable to see Lizzie Ewell or Colonel and Mrs. Munford.","Salutation to \"My beloved wife.\" Send subsequent letters to Danville. Wants to hear from Bob. General Pendleton has not been injured. Mrs. Gilmer lost brother, Col. Henry Carrington, Col. Rawley Martin is wounded and a prisoner, Col. Whittle and James Poindexter are wounded again, Col. Tazewell Patton reportedly killed or wounded.","Setting up districts in Pittsylvania County for the administration of the collection of the tax in kind. Has no clerk. Offered the position of county agent to Mr. Gilmer, but he declined. Then offered it to Mr. Johnson. Will travel, go to Franklin and Bedford Counties next week to organize them Lucy is to direct her next letter to Bedford County, in care of Captain Charles Mallory. News of Pittsylvania Court House relatives and friends at Pittsylvania Court. Colonel Carrington wounded in the hand and captured, Colonel Martin is assumed dead, and Captain James Poindexter and Lt. Hutchins captured. Colonel Whittle wounded but not taken prisoner, Col. Whittle and Col. Patton, wounded and imprisoned. The Poindexter and Carter boys are at home and slightly wounded. All are well at the Rectory, \"darling Lucy Page as sweet as ever.\" News of Williamsburg in a letter from Mr. Sydney Smith. Mr. Sweeney told him their servants \"were still all in place \u0026 contented.\" Old Mr. Pettitt has died according to Dr. Wise.","Discusses travel plans. Very busy and doesn't have time to write. Suggests that several routes from Lexington to Danville and asks that she inform him of her travel plans. Concerned the Bob \"must get some certificate from Gen(eral) Smith to keep with him until he gets back to Lexington, to avoid possible delay by enrolling officers.\" Asks that Lucy not spend any time with Lizzie Nelson who has \"come all the way from the South\" and wants her full attention adding \"Circumstances force one to be selfish. My mind is as strained as have ever had it, and I cannot support an additional burden.\" Reports the death of Colonel Tazewell, the brother of Mrs. John Gilmer and has heard nothing about members of Lucy's family.","Happy that she will go to Botetourt and will be comfortable there. Will be traveling all month. Sent her a check for $100 and hopes she has received it. Lelia wrote of the death of poor Mrs. Munford. He has written to Bob. Details recent travels and is now staying in Liberty for two or three days with Captain Mallory. Intends to go to Wytheville when he leaves Liberty, \"if the Yankees are not about,\" and then to Carroll, Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties. Will try to meet Bob at the Rectory. Asks that she direct her letters to Danville. Includes a biographical note stating that Captain Mallory, the brother of Dr. Mallory, is from Hampton.","Sent a \"passport\" to Mr. Wilmer. Hopes he has received it. Rode from Danville to Henry Court House by stage. Stayed \"in a fine large room in an old fashioned tavern built of logs.\" Is comfortable there as opposed to not being so in his other travels. Dined with an attorney Mr. Wootten, an old student at the college, and acquaintance. Wootten helping him with his business. Will resume his travels to Patrick and Franklin Counties before returning to Danville. Hopes to be reunited with Lucy before the end of next week. Has, happily, seen Mrs. Neel and Miss J. Bucktrout, daughters of Mrs. I. Bucktrout from Williamsburg. Spoke to Rev. William Lee and he is well.","Finding it difficult traveling from Henry Court House to Patrick Court House. \"There are no horses to be hired…and there is no public conveyance to Patrick Court House from any point on the globe.\" Travel has generally agreed with him and he is \"entirely well.\" Not suffering from gout and neuralgia he has endured in previous years at this time of the season.","Lucy Page at the home of Mrs. Michie in Staunton. She has a beaux there, a Dr. Rush. Considers him \"an entirely respectable young man at his position \u0026 and has the reputation of being a very worthy one.\" Has traveled more than 1000 miles from end of July to 26 September. Has used more than 200 stamps on letters relating to official business. Regrets not having written her but uses the large amount of official correspondence as an excuse for not having the time to do so. Has a fond remembrance of Mrs. Jones, the former Miss Nanny Marshall. Asks to be remembered to \"Capt. Bagby\" although he is not sure that that is his name, but is sure he knows him.","Is as busy in Richmond as he was previously. Disappointed to hear that Colonel Rawley Martin was not among the exchange prisoners. Bob has asked for information on how to join the army. Richmond at this time is \"very disagreeable and every thing is awfully high \u0026 things to eat are scarce.\" He manages, thanks to his friends. Mr. James Lyon's house in Richmond has burned to the ground.","Bob's division is expected to be ordered to Gordonsville. Hopes to see him before he leaves. Major Baker P. indicates that Bob is well and that Pickett's Division, was to be reviewed by General Lee. Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell, has been by to see him. Expects to join Lucy on Saturday, but travel is uncertain.\"","Informs Lucy that he is well at the home of Charles Waller in Williamsburg. Traveled from Danville to Richmond, stayed with Mr. Sweeney, then to Williamsburg. The Waller invitation to lodging was one of many invitations he received. Has seen many friends and they are well. Has many things on his mind and cannot express them in a hastily written letter. Saunders Expresses his love for his wife, children and grandchildren and old friends and writes \"servants very kind.\"","Gilmer for free. Grateful to him as he didn't have the money to pay for it. Sent the application, along with the regular applications for pardon, to Washington, by way of Richmond where it was signed with a recommendation for acceptance by Governor Pierpont. Received his \" property in town without difficulty\", but is concerned about York County land holdings. Anxious that the pardon be accepted and for the complete restoration of property. Suspects he will have to go to Washington to see to the matter. Of Williamsburg he writes \"there is nothing doing here, nor is there any prospect, for some time at least for any one to do any thing in any department of human employment to support himself. \" \"Everything is disjointed and in a languishing condition…\" and he would not return to Williamsburg this year if he \"could get something to do which would barely support life in Pittsylvania or …elsewhere for the next year.\" The families of Colonel Munford, Dr. Mercer and Dr. Canius (?). are the only one's to return to Williamsburg. Envelope addressed to Lucy, care of Mr. J. Clarke, Esq. Danville attached.","Had dinner with Peggy and her husband, William Botts in Richmond. They and their grandchildren are well. Botts has given him a letter to the President, which he delivered \"without being able to say much.\" Will attempt an interview, but is not hopeful it will occur tomorrow and he may be in Washington a few days before it occurs. Is \"as active as a steam printing press and shall not relax (his) efforts until (he ) succeeds in getting (his) property restored…or come to a dead halt.\" Confident it will be restored.","Happy she survived the \"disagreeable circumstances attending the unusually uncomfortable journey from Richmond to Pittsylvania Court. House\" She is with Miss Sallie and is staying with Miss Mary away from the \"ennui of Williamsburg.\" Sends regards to Mr. Whittle and Mr. D. Coles. Judge and Mrs. Gilmer. Indicates great affection for his friends at Pittsylvania Court House.","Secured the breast pin Lucy had forgotten. Met Col. Ewell and thanked him for his kindness \"as to the carriage.\"","Encloses $5. Mother leaving for Mr. Botts after arriving at Richmond. Informs her that she, the Munfords, Custises and Sherwells are all well. Prof. Taliaferro and John Henley have died. Charles Waller's baby died. Prof. Millington a \"grand old man\" who is dying gradually.","Bob came down from Richmond by steamboat and got a chill. Administered quinine. Sending the $5 to Roberta Page. Mr. Keatts, the shoemaker, of Pittsylvania Court House came to visit. She is at Richmond with granddaughter. Williamsburg is improved in health. Their immediate friends the Mumfords, Custises and Sherwells are well. Mrs. Maupin has is at the College Hotel. and Mr. Darlington from York County is renting her house.","Apparently she's at Pittsylvania with Lucy Page , Peggy. Tells of Bob's chills.","Bob returned to Williamsburg with a 'chill and fever' which was treated with quinine and other pills. Will stay with the Pettitt's for a couple of days. Pleased that Lucy is 'in pleasant places, away from the labor of keeping house at a time when labor is to take the places of means, and when there are no servants to depend upon.' The 'unhealthfulness of this region, including the town exceeds any thing that I have ever known' 'Chills and fever' epidemic in Williamsburg. Asks her not to come back too soon.","Mrs. Vest has died suddenly. Very sad over it. Mentions 'her robust frame, exuberant life and her (apparent) defiance of misfortune.' Died of 'diarrhea which terminated congestion and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.' Robert Taylor, steward of the Lunatic asylum and son in law of Mrs. Pettis, also has died. Confined to the house with gout. Being treated by Dr. Carmen. Has not been able to prepare the house for Lucy's return even though Bob is helping. How much it will cost to bring her back from Richmond. Happy to learn that Dr. Millington is doing better. Expresses good wishes and sentiments, love for his old friend. Conveys \"great gratitude\" to Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship for their kindness.","Transferred from the Faculty-Alumni File Collection."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae"],"persname_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":80,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:33:17.190Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1312","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1312","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1312","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1312","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1312.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Saunders, Robert Letters","title_ssm":["Robert Saunders Letters"],"title_tesim":["Robert Saunders Letters"],"unitdate_ssm":["1829-1867"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1829-1867"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS 00270","/repositories/2/resources/1312"],"text":["MS 00270","/repositories/2/resources/1312","Robert Saunders Letters","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century","College of William and Mary--Faculty and Staff","College of William and Mary--Presidents","Confederate States of America. War Dept","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.","The correspondence is arranged chronologically.","Robert Saunders was born January 25, 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Mss. Acc. 2007.109. A portion of this collection was previously part of the University Archives Faculty-Alumni File Collection. It was rehoused 1/21/10.","Addition to this collection accessioned and minimally processed by Mindy Gipson, SCRC volunteer, in January 2010.","This collection consists of 66 letters written by Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia to his wife Lucy Burwell Saunders (60 letters) and his daughters Lucy Page Saunders (three letters) and Roberta P. Saunders (two2 letters) from 1829-1867. There is also a letter written on May 4, 1847 to Overton Bernard, the father of College of William and Mary student Jesse Talbot Bernard.","Lucy is staying with her sister Margaret (called Peggy). Expresses wish that his wife and infant daughter Mariana Barbara are in good health. Reports on the health of his father, her mother, and sister Barbara. Hopes she has received the gift sent by Mr. Botts for Mariana Barbara. Refers to Miss Gatliff (?), Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Browne, Mr. Snipie(?) and his family, Mr. Peachy, Judge Semple, Miss Eliza Waller all of whom are sick or recovering from sickness. Henry Rogers arrived in town and carries a letter from Betsy Kennon for Lucy. Encloses the letter. Not present here. Talks of a \"turnpike\" from her \"mother's door along the path past our door and across the green to Mr. Browne's gate\" made by Old Nat that has \"spoilt the green.\" Spent the morning making brandied peaches with Aunt Lucy and enjoyed the experience.","Weather is very warm, concerns over health matters. Looking forward to being reunited with Lucy and Mariana Barbara. The Empie family and Mrs. Peachy are recovering from the sickness. News of Williamsburg. Mrs. Browne and family back in Williamsburg. Judge (?) is expected soon. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have left for Philadelphia. Mrs. Peachy expecting visit from Mrs. Jane Cary and Mrs. Newsum. They are to settle in Tennessee. Mrs. Peachy received letter from Aunt Tucker reporting Mrs. Robertson will visit Aunt Tucker in winter and Mr. and Mrs. Cabell are well. Miss Mary Pryor to marry. The Coles will attend the wedding Eliza Waller is ill, recovering at Dr. Warren's. Mathew Pierce (\"my old relation\") is very ill and not expected to recover. Mrs. Dabney Browne and her daughter have been sick but recovering. Mr. Browne has painted his house and has used \"bona fide paint, not whitewash.\" Mr. and Mrs. Edloe arrived in town. He has read the Devereux and liked it very much.","Betsy Kennon \"our beloved \u0026 lovely friend\" has died due to complications in childbirth. Very upset. Expresses sympathy for Captain Kennon. Suggests Lucy write to him soon. Received the news from Dr. Peachy at the post office. Expresses gratitude that Lucy and the children are well. Encloses $20. Talks of his father's health as being \"tolerably well.\" The servants have recovered from their sickness.","Happy she and the children are comfortable at Fauquier Springs. Expresses desire to join them, but fears his health won't allow it. Writes of a \"sickness that has taken place much later than usual.\" Speaks in unkind terms of the Judge(?). Others at the springs include Mr. Dew, \"Judge C. \u0026 Miss Martha and the boys\" and Barbara. Expresses love for his daughters Marianna and Lelia. Glad to hear that she has \"gotten thro' her teething.\" Mentions the death of Hughella Page.","Writing after a trip to Washington DC. He mentions cousin Charlotte, Mary Ann, and Peggy. Explains he accomplished more than anticipated in Washington. Had dinner with Commodore Warrington. Attends a reception at White House. Introduced to President James K. Polk, Mrs. Polk and Beau Hickman. Finds Polk to be a \"very ordinary looking person, of very ordinary manners…\" and Mrs. Polk a \"lady of fine manner.\" Spoke to \"Old Mrs. Madison\" at reception for a time and then \"backed out of the presence of Royalty \u0026 descended among the common herd.\"","Went to St. Paul's in Richmond to hear Bishop John Johns preach. Disappointed by the appearance of someone else preaching in place of Johns. John's appointment (as President of the College of William and Mary) is much talked about in Richmond. Would not know what to say to Johns if they met. Is more and more inclined to leave the college \"after the next course\" because of the actions of the Visitors. Will see Holmes again in reference to the situation at the college. Lucy is to have Edmund send oysters via Mr. Whitaker.","Sleepy from a boring sermon given by Dr. Jones. Jokingly will seek to make such sermons illegal. Expresses worry about Lelia's cold. Reminds Lucy of the \"hereditary weakness of the lungs in his family.\" Gives his impressions of Senate and role in it. Letter has literary references to The Arabian Nights. Went to see Peggy and Mrs. Botts. They have gone to Cambridge. Hasn't seen Marianna.","Nothing accomplished in the legislature since his absence as he thought. Was to attend an astronomy lecture at the Athenaeum but found it postponed. Spent evening at the home of Gustavus Myers near the Athenaeum. No regrets about missing a gentleman's party at Halyburton's.","Hastily written letter after long, laborious Senate session. Coming to Williamsburg, Senate business permitting, via Coke's wharf on Saturday.","Met Senator Mc Sweeney of Wheeling on boat to Richmond. Rode in a hack with Senator and Mrs. Deneale. Mrs. Senator Deneale \" as rough a specimen (he) ever met with.\" Busy with Senate work. No time to meet with Mrs. Cabell. Mrs. Greene has left Mr. Barton's and has gone to Philadelphia. Invited to take a trip to Baltimore by officers of the Fredericksburg Railroad with other Senators. Will go if he can spare time away from Senate and continue on to Philadelphia to see his friend Robinson and Mrs. G. Supposes the wedding party has returned to Williamsburg and \"little lady feels sufficiently married.\" Will call on Mr. and Mrs. Henley, Ms. Henley and John A. Henley staying at the American Hotel. James River flood up to the lower end of Rocketts due to recent heavy rains causing flooding on the Susquehanna and Potomac also.","Everyone is well except Barbara. Concerned about Lucy nursing her to health alone. Barbara's old friends Patty Wilson, or Mrs. Ware, or Mrs. Wise or Mrs. Larke should help. Should Barbara complain as to the lack of attention, Lucy is to tell her that he has decided the issue. Attended church and complains of sleep inducing sermon by Dr. Jones. He meets Mrs. Stanard and Mrs. Claiborne. Mrs. Stanard offers accommodations during the approaching convention. Will the children come? Where shall they stay? Suggests Lucy not come to Richmond on the steamboat Augusta to Port Walthall and rail to Richmond, rather via steamboat \"Curtis Peck\" to Richmond. Talks about \"…present perplexities of the Whigs as to national politics\", busy with the Senate. Death of a member of House of Delegates from Prince George County. Not heard from Mr. Greene. Presumes Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson have left Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Coles are at the Exchange. Jokes of Mrs. Coles \"nose which seemed…unnecessarily long\" Talks of an unsuccessful attempt to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henley.","Mr. Stanard offers invitation of lodging during the upcoming convention and Mrs. Cabell offers to take care of Barbara and Marianna Lelia can stay with Miss Betty Blair. Arrangement details left to Lucy. Busy with ordinary business of Senate. Writing letters to politicians about the upcoming presidential elections. Received a letter from Mrs. Greene. Mentions the death of John Sergant","Coming home to Williamsburg with Mrs. Dunbar. Requests that Lucy send the carriage to Coke's wharf to pick him up. Happy that Bob's cold is better.","Senate holding evening sessions. Has not had time to see anyone. Barbara is at Dr. Cabell's. Curious as to the results of the recent elections. Who was elected Sheriff of James City County? Was Bob Shields elected Sheriff of York County? Judge Clayton won by landslide. Sends a $10 check, written as part of the letter, and it is removed. Asks that Mr. Vest cash it for her. Virginia legislature to adjourn on the 7th.","Will be coming home via Coke's wharf. Sally Galt and Lelia Shield traveling with him. Barbara will not be coming down.","Will be arriving on Saturday at King's Mill. Asks that Lucy not meet him there unless it is \"perfectly convenient\"; for her.","Cold snap in Richmond. Considerable snow, freezing rain. 15 degree temperatures. Affection for his grandchildren Ann, Mary , Georgy and Breckenridge.","Talks of approaching Party conventions. Believes the Democrats will choose Stephen Douglas as the candidate at the party convention in Charleston.","Sent hams and shad to Marianna via Ringgold Station. Peggy is well. Mr. Botts returned to White Sulphur Springs, but didn't see Barbara there. Betty Blair to marry W. Mosely of Buckingham County. Dr. Cabell engaged to Miss Peggy, a music teacher. Mrs. Caskie, wife of Congressman John Caskie, a debased drunkard\" and sister of Marmaduke Johnson died. Rumors she was brutally treated by her husband supported by Dr. Peterkin sermon at funeral. Heard Judge Douglas speak on the Capital square and thinks he made a \"forcible speech.\" Mr. Botts is going to speak in Pittsylvania later in the month. Hearing that Mr. Gatewood was preaching at St. Paul's, went to worship at St. James. Heard Dr. Peterkin preach for first time. Disappointed. Mr. Minnigerode and Mr. Woodbridge \"taking water in the mountains.\" Mr. Eyler returning to summer home in Hampton. Mrs. Semple returned to Brooklyn in better health. Little news from Williamsburg. Mr. Thomas Lindsey's son died, Mr. Bunting is better.","Hopes to leave Williamsburg and be with the family week after next. Discussion of Bob's school clothes. Wishes \"Bob to be decently \u0026 abundantly furnished, but fine clothes would be…out of place at a country school.\" Glad Bob is keeping a diary.","Steamboat taking him to Richmond is decorated with flags in his honor. Dr. Cabell is married.","Unreliability of mail due to the condition of the railroad damaged by heavy rains, snow and winds. Very busy in Richmond. Bob had difficulty leaving Williamsburg by the York River. Went up the James the next day. Comments on the state of the Union and the Virginia convention to consider secession.","Comments about George Washington at Washington's Birthday celebration in Williamsburg. Not enjoying entertaining members of General Assembly on railroad trip.","Writes of the excessive heat in Williamsburg.","Suffering from a \"hurt.\" Responds to Lucy's concerns. Explains reasons for going to Richmond are to find work to support family. Thankful children are helping out. Never doubted their devotion. Desperate for work. Looking for employment within Confederate government. Not optimistic about his prospects.","Thinks of his granddaughter Lucy Page when he sees a child. Dreads separation from family. Surmises will get accustomed to it. Busy at his \"office.\" Shares space with two workers. Call him \"Professor.\" Working six hours a day. Found room on 3rd St. between Clay and Leigh and board across the street where Williamsburg friends John Hurley Charles Hansford, William Waller and Sydney Smith live. Asks she address letters to the Ballard House. Sent a package via Mr. Joynes. Hopes she received it and likes the calico.","Asks Lucy write in care of \"Captain Charles Morris A.Q.M.\" in the future. Hopes she has received the sewing cotton in his last letter. Has taken residence in a boarding house with some Williamsburg friends. Is comfortable considering difficulty of obtaining accommodations and their price. Not accustomed to work. Has not had the opportunity to visit anyone. Hopes to see General Ewell and Minnigerode tomorrow. Visited Drewry's Bluff (Fort Darling) to see Major James Semple. Boards and inspects the ironclad CSS Richmond and the batteries on the bluff. Meets Captain Lee, commander of the naval station at the bluff. Points out he is the brother of General (Robert E.) Lee.","Raining in Richmond and has a cold. Only going between his room and the boarding house. Didn't go to church. Spending time writing letters. Has sent Bob the permission he desires to go to church \"out of ranks.\" Daughters are coming to Richmond to see him and stay at Mrs. Clayton's. Doesn't see much of other boarders. Has not been out at night except to get oysters. Has seen only Mr. Branch, Mr. Custis and Alfred Shield. Intends to visit acquaintances soon. Misses Lucy, the grandchildren. Offers regards to Mr. Wilmer and friends. Writes of the possibility of promotion in his branch of the Treasury. Robert Taylor trying to find a position for him in his department. Not optimistic about his prospects. Mr. Waller has left the department and returned to Williamsburg. Writes of \"little fight\" between Confederate cavalry and Yankees on road from Williamsburg in James City County.","Has seen Lelia and Peggy and was comforted by their visit. Sending money to Lucy and asks she to write if she needs more. Received a letter from General Smith. Bob is acting up and he has written Bob not to throw away \"his only chance for a gentleman's education.\" Writes of the death of Dr. Cabell's mother and Mr. Hurley.","Snow, hail and cold in Richmond. \"One of the worst days that (he) has known for several years.\" Writes of the disposition of some of the servants. \"Little Jim\" is staying with the Wilmer's. Saunders is grateful to Wilmer for keeping him. Asks that Wilmer use his judgment as to letting Jim stay with \"Old Fortune\" or place him elsewhere. Does not intend to sell Fanny at this time. She is with Mrs. Hurley. \"Old acquaintance\" in his office Lucy inquired about is Mr. Gilliam, of Prince George County, an older man and member of Minnigerode's Episcopal church. Met Mr. Marshall, Kate Edloe's husband. Nothing else to report about Williamsburg. Has not heard from Bob.","Sending shirts to Lucy for repair via Mr. Johnson. Provides instructions. Weather has been bad, but his cold is gone. Henry Burwell is sick and of some trouble to Lucy and Mr. Wilmer. Hopes Georgy is better. He is clerk in the 2nd Auditor department and doing a good job, but working below his abilities. Chief clerk would like to promote him. Would relish a promotion and cares only for the increased salary it will bring. Hears nothing of consequence about Williamsburg except \"the Yankees have carried the Hofheimer's to Old Point for selling goods in the country.\"","Encloses a check for $25. Promises to send more. Disturbed that they can't find fresh provisions and fears they will become scarcer. Prices for board are rising. Heavy rains and thunderstorms. Minnigerode received a letter from his daughters. Sending letter by Gilmer or Semple and will try to send some sugar via Gilmer soon. Mentions Georgy, Breck and \"darling Lucy Page.\" Offers remembrances to Dr. Martin and the Visitors {?}.(?). Mrs. Coleman servants, Bella, Mira and Beverly have run off. Hopes Lucy doesn't communicate that to their servants.","Sending 10 pounds of sugar, 10 pounds of rice, some paper, spools of cotton, shoestring, and candy for the grandchildren. Encloses a $25 check. Went to see Lizzie Ewell. She wasn't at home. Weather cold and clear expecting snow or hail. \"I have not heard from Bob, have you?\"","Weather is bad. Has not gone out, not even to church. \"… the devil has been permitted to rule the weather for 6 or 7 weeks.\" Wrote Bob and received a reply. He had been suffering from diphtheria but has recovered entirely. Treated by Dr. Robert Madison of \"the Institute\" who was formerly a student \"of the first order.\" Upset that Breck is sick and his hearing is affected. Gratified to hear of Col. Martin's promotion and marriage. Has seen Mr. Semple. He would love to visit them, but wants to be firmly established at the Treasury department. Glad the girls can go to their \"French School.\"","Snow storm, nearly 12 inches deep, the deepest in 20 or 30 years. Offices are closed. Sorry to hear that Ann and Mary are sick. Col Randolph Harrison who told him, according to Mr. George Wise, that Lelia was very sick. Has not heard the same from Mr. Wilmer. Assumes Wise is mistaken. John Gilmer to carry a shirt in need of repair next trip. Sending 4 pairs of summer stockings for darling Lucy Page. Cannot get the eggplant seed she requested...but will keep trying. Dr Coleman has resigned, gone to Warrenton NC. Mrs. Tucker intends to return to Williamsburg. John Barlow lost his wife. his family was in New Kent County. Has seen Mr. Morecock and his brother-in-law Captain Taylor.","Distressed to hear that Ann and Mary are still sick. Sending 5 pounds of sugar, some soda, and a few \"dough nuts for the darling children\" and a harmonica for Georgy and Breck and a fan for Lucy via Mr. Wilmer. Not been able to procure the egg plant seed. Reports no news of consequence from Williamsburg. Heard a sermon from Minnigerode and saw Bishop Johns confirm people at St. Paul's. \"I hope you have heard from Bob.\"","Mr. Patton. Purchased 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at $1.75/yard) and will send to Mr. Pollack. Has little to do in the afternoon and will be pleased to hunt for articles for them. News from Williamsburg via Mr. W. H. Pierce who has heard it from others. Pierce is afraid to go into Williamsburg since he sells goods secretly. Pierce bought a letter from Mr. Sweeney. Sweeney took 5 mules from the Saunders property. The Yankees stole one, two to Isham for use on the farm, one to Gawian for use on Mrs. Henley's and one to Mrs. Sydney Smith. Isham claims slaves that remain in Williamsburg will wait for their masters' return and are unhappy at the treatment of the Yankees. Jacob (Mrs. Tucker's servant) has left for Hampton.","Received the shirts she sent by Mr. Lefebvre. Will be sending a package back via him to include white cotton for 4 shirts for Bob and a piece of linen. Met Martha Page. Mr. Sheldon had just come up from Gloucester with news that the Yankees had committed more deprivations in that county. Met Mrs. Peachy for the first time since leaving Williamsburg. Presumed that she was unhappy to see him looking well and in health. Heard that General Wise has gone down to Williamsburg and was driving the Yankees south. Presumes that Wise has taken Fort Magruder. Sees Julia Johns. Memminger says he sorry about his position and that he could not find something more worthy. Doubts sincerity of remark. The bread riots were real…\"is war not a bread riot…\" war is \"…merely the pretext for plunder..\"","Diphtheria epidemic. Concerned that Lucy is tired caring for the sick especially the servants who don't know how to \"attend to each other.\" Sending a plate to Lelia as to replace one of Mrs. Lefebvre's broken at the Rectory. Inventory of what box he has sent. An old towel, shirts, small quantity of Passover bread from Mrs. Heller, a doll for Lucy Page, caps for Georgy and Breck, 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at 1.75/yd), shoestrings, 20lbs sugar, 20 lbs of rice, 6lbs coffee (at $3.50 which is \"cheap! by a dollar\", 1lb green tea, ½ lb black tea and 2 oz of soda, a tin horn for Georgy and a whistle for Breck, candy and $50. Nothing more specific from General Wise at Williamsburg. Minnigerode's son James has a warrant as midshipman.","Sending a sample of fabric ($5.50/yd). Sent Lelia a box of Beckwith's Pills. Jim and Cyrus have been hired at a tobacco factory. Relieved Wilmer is free of their support. Heard accounts of deprivations of Yankees in Gloucester and of people fleeing.","Happily hears of Lucy's recovery from Mr. James Semple. Paid broker $105 for $21 in gold to purchase article for Lucy. Semple hired out his slave, Jim, in Danville. Jim had run away once and was with the Yankees. Glad Jim has not the chance to tell other slaves of his escape. Heard nothing of slaves Molly and Elia. All their servants in Williamsburg, except Sam, who was hired at the lunatic asylum, are still in place. All slaves at the farm, except Jacob, are still there. Jacob \"enticed away\" by his wife a servant of Mrs. Tucker. All Mrs. Tuckers' slaves have run off. Thinks Yankees will abandon the lunatic asylum. If so, Lee would make some arrangements for its support. A battle is near at Fredericksburg (Chancellorsville). Funeral tomorrow, at St. Paul's, for Channing Price, killed near Fredericksburg. Does not \"repine\" or \"brood over his affairs.\" Would need only to see Lucy the children and grandchildren to be happy as anyone could be during the war. The war \"enrages rather than depresses\" him. Strongly angered, filling him with \"desire to see the Yankee race exterminated.\" Will attempt to get a promoted position when the members of Congress are gone. Believes it will be easier to approach Secretaries at that time.","Suffering with acute diarrhea. Misses Lucy terribly. Spent an evening with General (Richard Stoddart) Ewell. Ewell 's been promoted to Lieutenant General a day or two after being married to Mrs. Brown. Ewell has gone to join General Lee's army and take command of Gen Jackson's old command. Mr. Botts lost his slaves.","Recovered from diarrhea, but many of acquaintances still ill. Has not heard from Bob. Has seen Mr. Semple who offered regards to the family. There is nothing new from Williamsburg. Has seen Mr. Jonas, Mr. Penick, Henry and John Dix. Has not been able to get shoes the girls asked for but \"the importation of blockade goods is expected during the present week. \" Rumors from Vicksburg are not good news. Has seen a dispatch from General Johnston, but the information it contains cannot fully be authenticated.","Sending unbleached cotton on Tuesday. Mr. Custis daughters had seen Lucy and Page. Sent the shoes they asked for. Has not heard from Bob. Miss Judith Carter Nelson says all servants from Shelby are gone had gone except the carriage driver and wife. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell. Has seen I. Custis and Mrs. Miles Selden. Yankee commander has given Dr. Garrett permission to return home.","Accepted a position as quartermaster of the Pittsylvania District and will be relocated to Danville. Will stop at Pittsylvania on his way to Danville. Was offered a higher paying position but turned it down to be able to go to Danville and be close to the family. Eventually he will hold the rank of captain and that will reward him with a higher salary. Then he can buy from the commissary \"sugar, bacon, flour, salt, etc. and this not for myself, but for my family.\" at government prices.","Preparing to leave Richmond to assume duties in the Quartermaster Corps collecting the tax in kind. Believes new position will be anything but sedentary, but \"rather laborious\" and require a great deal travel. for a month Feels ready for the task. Happy she received bundle and Mr. Wilmer liked the shirts. Sends regards to Miss Lizzie who he hopes to see again soon. Will try and get things Lucy requested, but he believes the blankets and the \"iron things\" will be difficult to procure. Has not heard from his daughters and hopes to before he leaves Richmond. Will not be able to go to Lexington, because he will be too busy organizing \"a new business not only to (him) but to the whole corps of quartermasters in the same service.\" Expresses regards for his grandchildren Anne and Mary. Hopes to see them at \"the Rectory\" before they leave, and to Georgy, Breck who he'll bring \"a spelling book a piece\" and candy for \"darling Lucy Page.\" Unable to see Lizzie Ewell or Colonel and Mrs. Munford.","Salutation to \"My beloved wife.\" Send subsequent letters to Danville. Wants to hear from Bob. General Pendleton has not been injured. Mrs. Gilmer lost brother, Col. Henry Carrington, Col. Rawley Martin is wounded and a prisoner, Col. Whittle and James Poindexter are wounded again, Col. Tazewell Patton reportedly killed or wounded.","Setting up districts in Pittsylvania County for the administration of the collection of the tax in kind. Has no clerk. Offered the position of county agent to Mr. Gilmer, but he declined. Then offered it to Mr. Johnson. Will travel, go to Franklin and Bedford Counties next week to organize them Lucy is to direct her next letter to Bedford County, in care of Captain Charles Mallory. News of Pittsylvania Court House relatives and friends at Pittsylvania Court. Colonel Carrington wounded in the hand and captured, Colonel Martin is assumed dead, and Captain James Poindexter and Lt. Hutchins captured. Colonel Whittle wounded but not taken prisoner, Col. Whittle and Col. Patton, wounded and imprisoned. The Poindexter and Carter boys are at home and slightly wounded. All are well at the Rectory, \"darling Lucy Page as sweet as ever.\" News of Williamsburg in a letter from Mr. Sydney Smith. Mr. Sweeney told him their servants \"were still all in place \u0026 contented.\" Old Mr. Pettitt has died according to Dr. Wise.","Discusses travel plans. Very busy and doesn't have time to write. Suggests that several routes from Lexington to Danville and asks that she inform him of her travel plans. Concerned the Bob \"must get some certificate from Gen(eral) Smith to keep with him until he gets back to Lexington, to avoid possible delay by enrolling officers.\" Asks that Lucy not spend any time with Lizzie Nelson who has \"come all the way from the South\" and wants her full attention adding \"Circumstances force one to be selfish. My mind is as strained as have ever had it, and I cannot support an additional burden.\" Reports the death of Colonel Tazewell, the brother of Mrs. John Gilmer and has heard nothing about members of Lucy's family.","Happy that she will go to Botetourt and will be comfortable there. Will be traveling all month. Sent her a check for $100 and hopes she has received it. Lelia wrote of the death of poor Mrs. Munford. He has written to Bob. Details recent travels and is now staying in Liberty for two or three days with Captain Mallory. Intends to go to Wytheville when he leaves Liberty, \"if the Yankees are not about,\" and then to Carroll, Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties. Will try to meet Bob at the Rectory. Asks that she direct her letters to Danville. Includes a biographical note stating that Captain Mallory, the brother of Dr. Mallory, is from Hampton.","Sent a \"passport\" to Mr. Wilmer. Hopes he has received it. Rode from Danville to Henry Court House by stage. Stayed \"in a fine large room in an old fashioned tavern built of logs.\" Is comfortable there as opposed to not being so in his other travels. Dined with an attorney Mr. Wootten, an old student at the college, and acquaintance. Wootten helping him with his business. Will resume his travels to Patrick and Franklin Counties before returning to Danville. Hopes to be reunited with Lucy before the end of next week. Has, happily, seen Mrs. Neel and Miss J. Bucktrout, daughters of Mrs. I. Bucktrout from Williamsburg. Spoke to Rev. William Lee and he is well.","Finding it difficult traveling from Henry Court House to Patrick Court House. \"There are no horses to be hired…and there is no public conveyance to Patrick Court House from any point on the globe.\" Travel has generally agreed with him and he is \"entirely well.\" Not suffering from gout and neuralgia he has endured in previous years at this time of the season.","Lucy Page at the home of Mrs. Michie in Staunton. She has a beaux there, a Dr. Rush. Considers him \"an entirely respectable young man at his position \u0026 and has the reputation of being a very worthy one.\" Has traveled more than 1000 miles from end of July to 26 September. Has used more than 200 stamps on letters relating to official business. Regrets not having written her but uses the large amount of official correspondence as an excuse for not having the time to do so. Has a fond remembrance of Mrs. Jones, the former Miss Nanny Marshall. Asks to be remembered to \"Capt. Bagby\" although he is not sure that that is his name, but is sure he knows him.","Is as busy in Richmond as he was previously. Disappointed to hear that Colonel Rawley Martin was not among the exchange prisoners. Bob has asked for information on how to join the army. Richmond at this time is \"very disagreeable and every thing is awfully high \u0026 things to eat are scarce.\" He manages, thanks to his friends. Mr. James Lyon's house in Richmond has burned to the ground.","Bob's division is expected to be ordered to Gordonsville. Hopes to see him before he leaves. Major Baker P. indicates that Bob is well and that Pickett's Division, was to be reviewed by General Lee. Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell, has been by to see him. Expects to join Lucy on Saturday, but travel is uncertain.\"","Informs Lucy that he is well at the home of Charles Waller in Williamsburg. Traveled from Danville to Richmond, stayed with Mr. Sweeney, then to Williamsburg. The Waller invitation to lodging was one of many invitations he received. Has seen many friends and they are well. Has many things on his mind and cannot express them in a hastily written letter. Saunders Expresses his love for his wife, children and grandchildren and old friends and writes \"servants very kind.\"","Gilmer for free. Grateful to him as he didn't have the money to pay for it. Sent the application, along with the regular applications for pardon, to Washington, by way of Richmond where it was signed with a recommendation for acceptance by Governor Pierpont. Received his \" property in town without difficulty\", but is concerned about York County land holdings. Anxious that the pardon be accepted and for the complete restoration of property. Suspects he will have to go to Washington to see to the matter. Of Williamsburg he writes \"there is nothing doing here, nor is there any prospect, for some time at least for any one to do any thing in any department of human employment to support himself. \" \"Everything is disjointed and in a languishing condition…\" and he would not return to Williamsburg this year if he \"could get something to do which would barely support life in Pittsylvania or …elsewhere for the next year.\" The families of Colonel Munford, Dr. Mercer and Dr. Canius (?). are the only one's to return to Williamsburg. Envelope addressed to Lucy, care of Mr. J. Clarke, Esq. Danville attached.","Had dinner with Peggy and her husband, William Botts in Richmond. They and their grandchildren are well. Botts has given him a letter to the President, which he delivered \"without being able to say much.\" Will attempt an interview, but is not hopeful it will occur tomorrow and he may be in Washington a few days before it occurs. Is \"as active as a steam printing press and shall not relax (his) efforts until (he ) succeeds in getting (his) property restored…or come to a dead halt.\" Confident it will be restored.","Happy she survived the \"disagreeable circumstances attending the unusually uncomfortable journey from Richmond to Pittsylvania Court. House\" She is with Miss Sallie and is staying with Miss Mary away from the \"ennui of Williamsburg.\" Sends regards to Mr. Whittle and Mr. D. Coles. Judge and Mrs. Gilmer. Indicates great affection for his friends at Pittsylvania Court House.","Secured the breast pin Lucy had forgotten. Met Col. Ewell and thanked him for his kindness \"as to the carriage.\"","Encloses $5. Mother leaving for Mr. Botts after arriving at Richmond. Informs her that she, the Munfords, Custises and Sherwells are all well. Prof. Taliaferro and John Henley have died. Charles Waller's baby died. Prof. Millington a \"grand old man\" who is dying gradually.","Bob came down from Richmond by steamboat and got a chill. Administered quinine. Sending the $5 to Roberta Page. Mr. Keatts, the shoemaker, of Pittsylvania Court House came to visit. She is at Richmond with granddaughter. Williamsburg is improved in health. Their immediate friends the Mumfords, Custises and Sherwells are well. Mrs. Maupin has is at the College Hotel. and Mr. Darlington from York County is renting her house.","Apparently she's at Pittsylvania with Lucy Page , Peggy. Tells of Bob's chills.","Bob returned to Williamsburg with a 'chill and fever' which was treated with quinine and other pills. Will stay with the Pettitt's for a couple of days. Pleased that Lucy is 'in pleasant places, away from the labor of keeping house at a time when labor is to take the places of means, and when there are no servants to depend upon.' The 'unhealthfulness of this region, including the town exceeds any thing that I have ever known' 'Chills and fever' epidemic in Williamsburg. Asks her not to come back too soon.","Mrs. Vest has died suddenly. Very sad over it. Mentions 'her robust frame, exuberant life and her (apparent) defiance of misfortune.' Died of 'diarrhea which terminated congestion and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.' Robert Taylor, steward of the Lunatic asylum and son in law of Mrs. Pettis, also has died. Confined to the house with gout. Being treated by Dr. Carmen. Has not been able to prepare the house for Lucy's return even though Bob is helping. How much it will cost to bring her back from Richmond. Happy to learn that Dr. Millington is doing better. Expresses good wishes and sentiments, love for his old friend. Conveys \"great gratitude\" to Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship for their kindness.","Transferred from the Faculty-Alumni File Collection.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","English"],"unitid_tesim":["MS 00270","/repositories/2/resources/1312"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Robert Saunders Letters"],"collection_title_tesim":["Robert Saunders Letters"],"collection_ssim":["Robert Saunders Letters"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creators_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"places_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift."],"access_subjects_ssim":["College of William and Mary--Faculty and Staff","College of William and Mary--Presidents","Confederate States of America. 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There is also a letter written on May 4, 1847 to Overton Bernard, the father of College of William and Mary student Jesse Talbot Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy is staying with her sister Margaret (called Peggy). Expresses wish that his wife and infant daughter Mariana Barbara are in good health. Reports on the health of his father, her mother, and sister Barbara. Hopes she has received the gift sent by Mr. Botts for Mariana Barbara. Refers to Miss Gatliff (?), Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Browne, Mr. Snipie(?) and his family, Mr. Peachy, Judge Semple, Miss Eliza Waller all of whom are sick or recovering from sickness. Henry Rogers arrived in town and carries a letter from Betsy Kennon for Lucy. Encloses the letter. Not present here. Talks of a \"turnpike\" from her \"mother's door along the path past our door and across the green to Mr. Browne's gate\" made by Old Nat that has \"spoilt the green.\" Spent the morning making brandied peaches with Aunt Lucy and enjoyed the experience.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather is very warm, concerns over health matters. Looking forward to being reunited with Lucy and Mariana Barbara. The Empie family and Mrs. Peachy are recovering from the sickness. News of Williamsburg. Mrs. Browne and family back in Williamsburg. Judge (?) is expected soon. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have left for Philadelphia. Mrs. Peachy expecting visit from Mrs. Jane Cary and Mrs. Newsum. They are to settle in Tennessee. Mrs. Peachy received letter from Aunt Tucker reporting Mrs. Robertson will visit Aunt Tucker in winter and Mr. and Mrs. Cabell are well. Miss Mary Pryor to marry. The Coles will attend the wedding Eliza Waller is ill, recovering at Dr. Warren's. Mathew Pierce (\"my old relation\") is very ill and not expected to recover. Mrs. Dabney Browne and her daughter have been sick but recovering. Mr. Browne has painted his house and has used \"bona fide paint, not whitewash.\" Mr. and Mrs. Edloe arrived in town. He has read the Devereux and liked it very much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy Kennon \"our beloved \u0026amp; lovely friend\" has died due to complications in childbirth. Very upset. Expresses sympathy for Captain Kennon. Suggests Lucy write to him soon. Received the news from Dr. Peachy at the post office. Expresses gratitude that Lucy and the children are well. Encloses $20. Talks of his father's health as being \"tolerably well.\" The servants have recovered from their sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy she and the children are comfortable at Fauquier Springs. Expresses desire to join them, but fears his health won't allow it. Writes of a \"sickness that has taken place much later than usual.\" Speaks in unkind terms of the Judge(?). Others at the springs include Mr. Dew, \"Judge C. \u0026amp; Miss Martha and the boys\" and Barbara. Expresses love for his daughters Marianna and Lelia. Glad to hear that she has \"gotten thro' her teething.\" Mentions the death of Hughella Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting after a trip to Washington DC. He mentions cousin Charlotte, Mary Ann, and Peggy. Explains he accomplished more than anticipated in Washington. Had dinner with Commodore Warrington. Attends a reception at White House. Introduced to President James K. Polk, Mrs. Polk and Beau Hickman. Finds Polk to be a \"very ordinary looking person, of very ordinary manners…\" and Mrs. Polk a \"lady of fine manner.\" Spoke to \"Old Mrs. Madison\" at reception for a time and then \"backed out of the presence of Royalty \u0026amp; descended among the common herd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWent to St. Paul's in Richmond to hear Bishop John Johns preach. Disappointed by the appearance of someone else preaching in place of Johns. John's appointment (as President of the College of William and Mary) is much talked about in Richmond. Would not know what to say to Johns if they met. Is more and more inclined to leave the college \"after the next course\" because of the actions of the Visitors. Will see Holmes again in reference to the situation at the college. Lucy is to have Edmund send oysters via Mr. Whitaker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSleepy from a boring sermon given by Dr. Jones. Jokingly will seek to make such sermons illegal. Expresses worry about Lelia's cold. Reminds Lucy of the \"hereditary weakness of the lungs in his family.\" Gives his impressions of Senate and role in it. Letter has literary references to The Arabian Nights. Went to see Peggy and Mrs. Botts. They have gone to Cambridge. Hasn't seen Marianna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNothing accomplished in the legislature since his absence as he thought. Was to attend an astronomy lecture at the Athenaeum but found it postponed. Spent evening at the home of Gustavus Myers near the Athenaeum. No regrets about missing a gentleman's party at Halyburton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHastily written letter after long, laborious Senate session. Coming to Williamsburg, Senate business permitting, via Coke's wharf on Saturday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMet Senator Mc Sweeney of Wheeling on boat to Richmond. Rode in a hack with Senator and Mrs. Deneale. Mrs. Senator Deneale \" as rough a specimen (he) ever met with.\" Busy with Senate work. No time to meet with Mrs. Cabell. Mrs. Greene has left Mr. Barton's and has gone to Philadelphia. Invited to take a trip to Baltimore by officers of the Fredericksburg Railroad with other Senators. Will go if he can spare time away from Senate and continue on to Philadelphia to see his friend Robinson and Mrs. G. Supposes the wedding party has returned to Williamsburg and \"little lady feels sufficiently married.\" Will call on Mr. and Mrs. Henley, Ms. Henley and John A. Henley staying at the American Hotel. James River flood up to the lower end of Rocketts due to recent heavy rains causing flooding on the Susquehanna and Potomac also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEveryone is well except Barbara. Concerned about Lucy nursing her to health alone. Barbara's old friends Patty Wilson, or Mrs. Ware, or Mrs. Wise or Mrs. Larke should help. Should Barbara complain as to the lack of attention, Lucy is to tell her that he has decided the issue. Attended church and complains of sleep inducing sermon by Dr. Jones. He meets Mrs. Stanard and Mrs. Claiborne. Mrs. Stanard offers accommodations during the approaching convention. Will the children come? Where shall they stay? Suggests Lucy not come to Richmond on the steamboat Augusta to Port Walthall and rail to Richmond, rather via steamboat \"Curtis Peck\" to Richmond. Talks about \"…present perplexities of the Whigs as to national politics\", busy with the Senate. Death of a member of House of Delegates from Prince George County. Not heard from Mr. Greene. Presumes Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson have left Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Coles are at the Exchange. Jokes of Mrs. Coles \"nose which seemed…unnecessarily long\" Talks of an unsuccessful attempt to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Stanard offers invitation of lodging during the upcoming convention and Mrs. Cabell offers to take care of Barbara and Marianna Lelia can stay with Miss Betty Blair. Arrangement details left to Lucy. Busy with ordinary business of Senate. Writing letters to politicians about the upcoming presidential elections. Received a letter from Mrs. Greene. Mentions the death of John Sergant\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComing home to Williamsburg with Mrs. Dunbar. Requests that Lucy send the carriage to Coke's wharf to pick him up. Happy that Bob's cold is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenate holding evening sessions. Has not had time to see anyone. Barbara is at Dr. Cabell's. Curious as to the results of the recent elections. Who was elected Sheriff of James City County? Was Bob Shields elected Sheriff of York County? Judge Clayton won by landslide. Sends a $10 check, written as part of the letter, and it is removed. Asks that Mr. Vest cash it for her. Virginia legislature to adjourn on the 7th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be coming home via Coke's wharf. Sally Galt and Lelia Shield traveling with him. Barbara will not be coming down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be arriving on Saturday at King's Mill. Asks that Lucy not meet him there unless it is \"perfectly convenient\"; for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold snap in Richmond. Considerable snow, freezing rain. 15 degree temperatures. Affection for his grandchildren Ann, Mary , Georgy and Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks of approaching Party conventions. Believes the Democrats will choose Stephen Douglas as the candidate at the party convention in Charleston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent hams and shad to Marianna via Ringgold Station. Peggy is well. Mr. Botts returned to White Sulphur Springs, but didn't see Barbara there. Betty Blair to marry W. Mosely of Buckingham County. Dr. Cabell engaged to Miss Peggy, a music teacher. Mrs. Caskie, wife of Congressman John Caskie, a debased drunkard\" and sister of Marmaduke Johnson died. Rumors she was brutally treated by her husband supported by Dr. Peterkin sermon at funeral. Heard Judge Douglas speak on the Capital square and thinks he made a \"forcible speech.\" Mr. Botts is going to speak in Pittsylvania later in the month. Hearing that Mr. Gatewood was preaching at St. Paul's, went to worship at St. James. Heard Dr. Peterkin preach for first time. Disappointed. Mr. Minnigerode and Mr. Woodbridge \"taking water in the mountains.\" Mr. Eyler returning to summer home in Hampton. Mrs. Semple returned to Brooklyn in better health. Little news from Williamsburg. Mr. Thomas Lindsey's son died, Mr. Bunting is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to leave Williamsburg and be with the family week after next. Discussion of Bob's school clothes. Wishes \"Bob to be decently \u0026amp; abundantly furnished, but fine clothes would be…out of place at a country school.\" Glad Bob is keeping a diary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSteamboat taking him to Richmond is decorated with flags in his honor. Dr. Cabell is married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnreliability of mail due to the condition of the railroad damaged by heavy rains, snow and winds. Very busy in Richmond. Bob had difficulty leaving Williamsburg by the York River. Went up the James the next day. Comments on the state of the Union and the Virginia convention to consider secession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments about George Washington at Washington's Birthday celebration in Williamsburg. Not enjoying entertaining members of General Assembly on railroad trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of the excessive heat in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffering from a \"hurt.\" Responds to Lucy's concerns. Explains reasons for going to Richmond are to find work to support family. Thankful children are helping out. Never doubted their devotion. Desperate for work. Looking for employment within Confederate government. Not optimistic about his prospects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks of his granddaughter Lucy Page when he sees a child. Dreads separation from family. Surmises will get accustomed to it. Busy at his \"office.\" Shares space with two workers. Call him \"Professor.\" Working six hours a day. Found room on 3rd St. between Clay and Leigh and board across the street where Williamsburg friends John Hurley Charles Hansford, William Waller and Sydney Smith live. Asks she address letters to the Ballard House. Sent a package via Mr. Joynes. Hopes she received it and likes the calico.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Lucy write in care of \"Captain Charles Morris A.Q.M.\" in the future. Hopes she has received the sewing cotton in his last letter. Has taken residence in a boarding house with some Williamsburg friends. Is comfortable considering difficulty of obtaining accommodations and their price. Not accustomed to work. Has not had the opportunity to visit anyone. Hopes to see General Ewell and Minnigerode tomorrow. Visited Drewry's Bluff (Fort Darling) to see Major James Semple. Boards and inspects the ironclad CSS Richmond and the batteries on the bluff. Meets Captain Lee, commander of the naval station at the bluff. Points out he is the brother of General (Robert E.) Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRaining in Richmond and has a cold. Only going between his room and the boarding house. Didn't go to church. Spending time writing letters. Has sent Bob the permission he desires to go to church \"out of ranks.\" Daughters are coming to Richmond to see him and stay at Mrs. Clayton's. Doesn't see much of other boarders. Has not been out at night except to get oysters. Has seen only Mr. Branch, Mr. Custis and Alfred Shield. Intends to visit acquaintances soon. Misses Lucy, the grandchildren. Offers regards to Mr. Wilmer and friends. Writes of the possibility of promotion in his branch of the Treasury. Robert Taylor trying to find a position for him in his department. Not optimistic about his prospects. Mr. Waller has left the department and returned to Williamsburg. Writes of \"little fight\" between Confederate cavalry and Yankees on road from Williamsburg in James City County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen Lelia and Peggy and was comforted by their visit. Sending money to Lucy and asks she to write if she needs more. Received a letter from General Smith. Bob is acting up and he has written Bob not to throw away \"his only chance for a gentleman's education.\" Writes of the death of Dr. Cabell's mother and Mr. Hurley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnow, hail and cold in Richmond. \"One of the worst days that (he) has known for several years.\" Writes of the disposition of some of the servants. \"Little Jim\" is staying with the Wilmer's. Saunders is grateful to Wilmer for keeping him. Asks that Wilmer use his judgment as to letting Jim stay with \"Old Fortune\" or place him elsewhere. Does not intend to sell Fanny at this time. She is with Mrs. Hurley. \"Old acquaintance\" in his office Lucy inquired about is Mr. Gilliam, of Prince George County, an older man and member of Minnigerode's Episcopal church. Met Mr. Marshall, Kate Edloe's husband. Nothing else to report about Williamsburg. Has not heard from Bob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending shirts to Lucy for repair via Mr. Johnson. Provides instructions. Weather has been bad, but his cold is gone. Henry Burwell is sick and of some trouble to Lucy and Mr. Wilmer. Hopes Georgy is better. He is clerk in the 2nd Auditor department and doing a good job, but working below his abilities. Chief clerk would like to promote him. Would relish a promotion and cares only for the increased salary it will bring. Hears nothing of consequence about Williamsburg except \"the Yankees have carried the Hofheimer's to Old Point for selling goods in the country.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $25. Promises to send more. Disturbed that they can't find fresh provisions and fears they will become scarcer. Prices for board are rising. Heavy rains and thunderstorms. Minnigerode received a letter from his daughters. Sending letter by Gilmer or Semple and will try to send some sugar via Gilmer soon. Mentions Georgy, Breck and \"darling Lucy Page.\" Offers remembrances to Dr. Martin and the Visitors {?}.(?). Mrs. Coleman servants, Bella, Mira and Beverly have run off. Hopes Lucy doesn't communicate that to their servants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 10 pounds of sugar, 10 pounds of rice, some paper, spools of cotton, shoestring, and candy for the grandchildren. Encloses a $25 check. Went to see Lizzie Ewell. She wasn't at home. Weather cold and clear expecting snow or hail. \"I have not heard from Bob, have you?\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather is bad. Has not gone out, not even to church. \"… the devil has been permitted to rule the weather for 6 or 7 weeks.\" Wrote Bob and received a reply. He had been suffering from diphtheria but has recovered entirely. Treated by Dr. Robert Madison of \"the Institute\" who was formerly a student \"of the first order.\" Upset that Breck is sick and his hearing is affected. Gratified to hear of Col. Martin's promotion and marriage. Has seen Mr. Semple. He would love to visit them, but wants to be firmly established at the Treasury department. Glad the girls can go to their \"French School.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnow storm, nearly 12 inches deep, the deepest in 20 or 30 years. Offices are closed. Sorry to hear that Ann and Mary are sick. Col Randolph Harrison who told him, according to Mr. George Wise, that Lelia was very sick. Has not heard the same from Mr. Wilmer. Assumes Wise is mistaken. John Gilmer to carry a shirt in need of repair next trip. Sending 4 pairs of summer stockings for darling Lucy Page. Cannot get the eggplant seed she requested...but will keep trying. Dr Coleman has resigned, gone to Warrenton NC. Mrs. Tucker intends to return to Williamsburg. John Barlow lost his wife. his family was in New Kent County. Has seen Mr. Morecock and his brother-in-law Captain Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDistressed to hear that Ann and Mary are still sick. Sending 5 pounds of sugar, some soda, and a few \"dough nuts for the darling children\" and a harmonica for Georgy and Breck and a fan for Lucy via Mr. Wilmer. Not been able to procure the egg plant seed. Reports no news of consequence from Williamsburg. Heard a sermon from Minnigerode and saw Bishop Johns confirm people at St. Paul's. \"I hope you have heard from Bob.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Patton. Purchased 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at $1.75/yard) and will send to Mr. Pollack. Has little to do in the afternoon and will be pleased to hunt for articles for them. News from Williamsburg via Mr. W. H. Pierce who has heard it from others. Pierce is afraid to go into Williamsburg since he sells goods secretly. Pierce bought a letter from Mr. Sweeney. Sweeney took 5 mules from the Saunders property. The Yankees stole one, two to Isham for use on the farm, one to Gawian for use on Mrs. Henley's and one to Mrs. Sydney Smith. Isham claims slaves that remain in Williamsburg will wait for their masters' return and are unhappy at the treatment of the Yankees. Jacob (Mrs. Tucker's servant) has left for Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the shirts she sent by Mr. Lefebvre. Will be sending a package back via him to include white cotton for 4 shirts for Bob and a piece of linen. Met Martha Page. Mr. Sheldon had just come up from Gloucester with news that the Yankees had committed more deprivations in that county. Met Mrs. Peachy for the first time since leaving Williamsburg. Presumed that she was unhappy to see him looking well and in health. Heard that General Wise has gone down to Williamsburg and was driving the Yankees south. Presumes that Wise has taken Fort Magruder. Sees Julia Johns. Memminger says he sorry about his position and that he could not find something more worthy. Doubts sincerity of remark. The bread riots were real…\"is war not a bread riot…\" war is \"…merely the pretext for plunder..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiphtheria epidemic. Concerned that Lucy is tired caring for the sick especially the servants who don't know how to \"attend to each other.\" Sending a plate to Lelia as to replace one of Mrs. Lefebvre's broken at the Rectory. Inventory of what box he has sent. An old towel, shirts, small quantity of Passover bread from Mrs. Heller, a doll for Lucy Page, caps for Georgy and Breck, 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at 1.75/yd), shoestrings, 20lbs sugar, 20 lbs of rice, 6lbs coffee (at $3.50 which is \"cheap! by a dollar\", 1lb green tea, ½ lb black tea and 2 oz of soda, a tin horn for Georgy and a whistle for Breck, candy and $50. Nothing more specific from General Wise at Williamsburg. Minnigerode's son James has a warrant as midshipman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a sample of fabric ($5.50/yd). Sent Lelia a box of Beckwith's Pills. Jim and Cyrus have been hired at a tobacco factory. Relieved Wilmer is free of their support. Heard accounts of deprivations of Yankees in Gloucester and of people fleeing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappily hears of Lucy's recovery from Mr. James Semple. Paid broker $105 for $21 in gold to purchase article for Lucy. Semple hired out his slave, Jim, in Danville. Jim had run away once and was with the Yankees. Glad Jim has not the chance to tell other slaves of his escape. Heard nothing of slaves Molly and Elia. All their servants in Williamsburg, except Sam, who was hired at the lunatic asylum, are still in place. All slaves at the farm, except Jacob, are still there. Jacob \"enticed away\" by his wife a servant of Mrs. Tucker. All Mrs. Tuckers' slaves have run off. Thinks Yankees will abandon the lunatic asylum. If so, Lee would make some arrangements for its support. A battle is near at Fredericksburg (Chancellorsville). Funeral tomorrow, at St. Paul's, for Channing Price, killed near Fredericksburg. Does not \"repine\" or \"brood over his affairs.\" Would need only to see Lucy the children and grandchildren to be happy as anyone could be during the war. The war \"enrages rather than depresses\" him. Strongly angered, filling him with \"desire to see the Yankee race exterminated.\" Will attempt to get a promoted position when the members of Congress are gone. Believes it will be easier to approach Secretaries at that time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffering with acute diarrhea. Misses Lucy terribly. Spent an evening with General (Richard Stoddart) Ewell. Ewell 's been promoted to Lieutenant General a day or two after being married to Mrs. Brown. Ewell has gone to join General Lee's army and take command of Gen Jackson's old command. Mr. Botts lost his slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecovered from diarrhea, but many of acquaintances still ill. Has not heard from Bob. Has seen Mr. Semple who offered regards to the family. There is nothing new from Williamsburg. Has seen Mr. Jonas, Mr. Penick, Henry and John Dix. Has not been able to get shoes the girls asked for but \"the importation of blockade goods is expected during the present week. \" Rumors from Vicksburg are not good news. Has seen a dispatch from General Johnston, but the information it contains cannot fully be authenticated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending unbleached cotton on Tuesday. Mr. Custis daughters had seen Lucy and Page. Sent the shoes they asked for. Has not heard from Bob. Miss Judith Carter Nelson says all servants from Shelby are gone had gone except the carriage driver and wife. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell. Has seen I. Custis and Mrs. Miles Selden. Yankee commander has given Dr. Garrett permission to return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepted a position as quartermaster of the Pittsylvania District and will be relocated to Danville. Will stop at Pittsylvania on his way to Danville. Was offered a higher paying position but turned it down to be able to go to Danville and be close to the family. Eventually he will hold the rank of captain and that will reward him with a higher salary. Then he can buy from the commissary \"sugar, bacon, flour, salt, etc. and this not for myself, but for my family.\" at government prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparing to leave Richmond to assume duties in the Quartermaster Corps collecting the tax in kind. Believes new position will be anything but sedentary, but \"rather laborious\" and require a great deal travel. for a month Feels ready for the task. Happy she received bundle and Mr. Wilmer liked the shirts. Sends regards to Miss Lizzie who he hopes to see again soon. Will try and get things Lucy requested, but he believes the blankets and the \"iron things\" will be difficult to procure. Has not heard from his daughters and hopes to before he leaves Richmond. Will not be able to go to Lexington, because he will be too busy organizing \"a new business not only to (him) but to the whole corps of quartermasters in the same service.\" Expresses regards for his grandchildren Anne and Mary. Hopes to see them at \"the Rectory\" before they leave, and to Georgy, Breck who he'll bring \"a spelling book a piece\" and candy for \"darling Lucy Page.\" Unable to see Lizzie Ewell or Colonel and Mrs. Munford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalutation to \"My beloved wife.\" Send subsequent letters to Danville. Wants to hear from Bob. General Pendleton has not been injured. Mrs. Gilmer lost brother, Col. Henry Carrington, Col. Rawley Martin is wounded and a prisoner, Col. Whittle and James Poindexter are wounded again, Col. Tazewell Patton reportedly killed or wounded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSetting up districts in Pittsylvania County for the administration of the collection of the tax in kind. Has no clerk. Offered the position of county agent to Mr. Gilmer, but he declined. Then offered it to Mr. Johnson. Will travel, go to Franklin and Bedford Counties next week to organize them Lucy is to direct her next letter to Bedford County, in care of Captain Charles Mallory. News of Pittsylvania Court House relatives and friends at Pittsylvania Court. Colonel Carrington wounded in the hand and captured, Colonel Martin is assumed dead, and Captain James Poindexter and Lt. Hutchins captured. Colonel Whittle wounded but not taken prisoner, Col. Whittle and Col. Patton, wounded and imprisoned. The Poindexter and Carter boys are at home and slightly wounded. All are well at the Rectory, \"darling Lucy Page as sweet as ever.\" News of Williamsburg in a letter from Mr. Sydney Smith. Mr. Sweeney told him their servants \"were still all in place \u0026amp; contented.\" Old Mr. Pettitt has died according to Dr. Wise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses travel plans. Very busy and doesn't have time to write. Suggests that several routes from Lexington to Danville and asks that she inform him of her travel plans. Concerned the Bob \"must get some certificate from Gen(eral) Smith to keep with him until he gets back to Lexington, to avoid possible delay by enrolling officers.\" Asks that Lucy not spend any time with Lizzie Nelson who has \"come all the way from the South\" and wants her full attention adding \"Circumstances force one to be selfish. My mind is as strained as have ever had it, and I cannot support an additional burden.\" Reports the death of Colonel Tazewell, the brother of Mrs. John Gilmer and has heard nothing about members of Lucy's family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy that she will go to Botetourt and will be comfortable there. Will be traveling all month. Sent her a check for $100 and hopes she has received it. Lelia wrote of the death of poor Mrs. Munford. He has written to Bob. Details recent travels and is now staying in Liberty for two or three days with Captain Mallory. Intends to go to Wytheville when he leaves Liberty, \"if the Yankees are not about,\" and then to Carroll, Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties. Will try to meet Bob at the Rectory. Asks that she direct her letters to Danville. Includes a biographical note stating that Captain Mallory, the brother of Dr. Mallory, is from Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent a \"passport\" to Mr. Wilmer. Hopes he has received it. Rode from Danville to Henry Court House by stage. Stayed \"in a fine large room in an old fashioned tavern built of logs.\" Is comfortable there as opposed to not being so in his other travels. Dined with an attorney Mr. Wootten, an old student at the college, and acquaintance. Wootten helping him with his business. Will resume his travels to Patrick and Franklin Counties before returning to Danville. Hopes to be reunited with Lucy before the end of next week. Has, happily, seen Mrs. Neel and Miss J. Bucktrout, daughters of Mrs. I. Bucktrout from Williamsburg. Spoke to Rev. William Lee and he is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinding it difficult traveling from Henry Court House to Patrick Court House. \"There are no horses to be hired…and there is no public conveyance to Patrick Court House from any point on the globe.\" Travel has generally agreed with him and he is \"entirely well.\" Not suffering from gout and neuralgia he has endured in previous years at this time of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Page at the home of Mrs. Michie in Staunton. She has a beaux there, a Dr. Rush. Considers him \"an entirely respectable young man at his position \u0026amp; and has the reputation of being a very worthy one.\" Has traveled more than 1000 miles from end of July to 26 September. Has used more than 200 stamps on letters relating to official business. Regrets not having written her but uses the large amount of official correspondence as an excuse for not having the time to do so. Has a fond remembrance of Mrs. Jones, the former Miss Nanny Marshall. Asks to be remembered to \"Capt. Bagby\" although he is not sure that that is his name, but is sure he knows him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs as busy in Richmond as he was previously. Disappointed to hear that Colonel Rawley Martin was not among the exchange prisoners. Bob has asked for information on how to join the army. Richmond at this time is \"very disagreeable and every thing is awfully high \u0026amp; things to eat are scarce.\" He manages, thanks to his friends. Mr. James Lyon's house in Richmond has burned to the ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBob's division is expected to be ordered to Gordonsville. Hopes to see him before he leaves. Major Baker P. indicates that Bob is well and that Pickett's Division, was to be reviewed by General Lee. Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell, has been by to see him. Expects to join Lucy on Saturday, but travel is uncertain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Lucy that he is well at the home of Charles Waller in Williamsburg. Traveled from Danville to Richmond, stayed with Mr. Sweeney, then to Williamsburg. The Waller invitation to lodging was one of many invitations he received. Has seen many friends and they are well. Has many things on his mind and cannot express them in a hastily written letter. Saunders Expresses his love for his wife, children and grandchildren and old friends and writes \"servants very kind.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGilmer for free. Grateful to him as he didn't have the money to pay for it. Sent the application, along with the regular applications for pardon, to Washington, by way of Richmond where it was signed with a recommendation for acceptance by Governor Pierpont. Received his \" property in town without difficulty\", but is concerned about York County land holdings. Anxious that the pardon be accepted and for the complete restoration of property. Suspects he will have to go to Washington to see to the matter. Of Williamsburg he writes \"there is nothing doing here, nor is there any prospect, for some time at least for any one to do any thing in any department of human employment to support himself. \" \"Everything is disjointed and in a languishing condition…\" and he would not return to Williamsburg this year if he \"could get something to do which would barely support life in Pittsylvania or …elsewhere for the next year.\" The families of Colonel Munford, Dr. Mercer and Dr. Canius (?). are the only one's to return to Williamsburg. Envelope addressed to Lucy, care of Mr. J. Clarke, Esq. Danville attached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad dinner with Peggy and her husband, William Botts in Richmond. They and their grandchildren are well. Botts has given him a letter to the President, which he delivered \"without being able to say much.\" Will attempt an interview, but is not hopeful it will occur tomorrow and he may be in Washington a few days before it occurs. Is \"as active as a steam printing press and shall not relax (his) efforts until (he ) succeeds in getting (his) property restored…or come to a dead halt.\" Confident it will be restored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy she survived the \"disagreeable circumstances attending the unusually uncomfortable journey from Richmond to Pittsylvania Court. House\" She is with Miss Sallie and is staying with Miss Mary away from the \"ennui of Williamsburg.\" Sends regards to Mr. Whittle and Mr. D. Coles. Judge and Mrs. Gilmer. Indicates great affection for his friends at Pittsylvania Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecured the breast pin Lucy had forgotten. Met Col. Ewell and thanked him for his kindness \"as to the carriage.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses $5. Mother leaving for Mr. Botts after arriving at Richmond. Informs her that she, the Munfords, Custises and Sherwells are all well. Prof. Taliaferro and John Henley have died. Charles Waller's baby died. Prof. Millington a \"grand old man\" who is dying gradually.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBob came down from Richmond by steamboat and got a chill. Administered quinine. Sending the $5 to Roberta Page. Mr. Keatts, the shoemaker, of Pittsylvania Court House came to visit. She is at Richmond with granddaughter. Williamsburg is improved in health. Their immediate friends the Mumfords, Custises and Sherwells are well. Mrs. Maupin has is at the College Hotel. and Mr. Darlington from York County is renting her house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApparently she's at Pittsylvania with Lucy Page , Peggy. Tells of Bob's chills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBob returned to Williamsburg with a 'chill and fever' which was treated with quinine and other pills. Will stay with the Pettitt's for a couple of days. Pleased that Lucy is 'in pleasant places, away from the labor of keeping house at a time when labor is to take the places of means, and when there are no servants to depend upon.' The 'unhealthfulness of this region, including the town exceeds any thing that I have ever known' 'Chills and fever' epidemic in Williamsburg. Asks her not to come back too soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Vest has died suddenly. Very sad over it. Mentions 'her robust frame, exuberant life and her (apparent) defiance of misfortune.' Died of 'diarrhea which terminated congestion and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.' Robert Taylor, steward of the Lunatic asylum and son in law of Mrs. Pettis, also has died. Confined to the house with gout. Being treated by Dr. Carmen. Has not been able to prepare the house for Lucy's return even though Bob is helping. How much it will cost to bring her back from Richmond. Happy to learn that Dr. Millington is doing better. Expresses good wishes and sentiments, love for his old friend. 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Saunders (two2 letters) from 1829-1867. There is also a letter written on May 4, 1847 to Overton Bernard, the father of College of William and Mary student Jesse Talbot Bernard.","Lucy is staying with her sister Margaret (called Peggy). Expresses wish that his wife and infant daughter Mariana Barbara are in good health. Reports on the health of his father, her mother, and sister Barbara. Hopes she has received the gift sent by Mr. Botts for Mariana Barbara. Refers to Miss Gatliff (?), Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Browne, Mr. Snipie(?) and his family, Mr. Peachy, Judge Semple, Miss Eliza Waller all of whom are sick or recovering from sickness. Henry Rogers arrived in town and carries a letter from Betsy Kennon for Lucy. Encloses the letter. Not present here. Talks of a \"turnpike\" from her \"mother's door along the path past our door and across the green to Mr. Browne's gate\" made by Old Nat that has \"spoilt the green.\" Spent the morning making brandied peaches with Aunt Lucy and enjoyed the experience.","Weather is very warm, concerns over health matters. Looking forward to being reunited with Lucy and Mariana Barbara. The Empie family and Mrs. Peachy are recovering from the sickness. News of Williamsburg. Mrs. Browne and family back in Williamsburg. Judge (?) is expected soon. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have left for Philadelphia. Mrs. Peachy expecting visit from Mrs. Jane Cary and Mrs. Newsum. They are to settle in Tennessee. Mrs. Peachy received letter from Aunt Tucker reporting Mrs. Robertson will visit Aunt Tucker in winter and Mr. and Mrs. Cabell are well. Miss Mary Pryor to marry. The Coles will attend the wedding Eliza Waller is ill, recovering at Dr. Warren's. Mathew Pierce (\"my old relation\") is very ill and not expected to recover. Mrs. Dabney Browne and her daughter have been sick but recovering. Mr. Browne has painted his house and has used \"bona fide paint, not whitewash.\" Mr. and Mrs. Edloe arrived in town. He has read the Devereux and liked it very much.","Betsy Kennon \"our beloved \u0026 lovely friend\" has died due to complications in childbirth. Very upset. Expresses sympathy for Captain Kennon. Suggests Lucy write to him soon. Received the news from Dr. Peachy at the post office. Expresses gratitude that Lucy and the children are well. Encloses $20. Talks of his father's health as being \"tolerably well.\" The servants have recovered from their sickness.","Happy she and the children are comfortable at Fauquier Springs. Expresses desire to join them, but fears his health won't allow it. Writes of a \"sickness that has taken place much later than usual.\" Speaks in unkind terms of the Judge(?). Others at the springs include Mr. Dew, \"Judge C. \u0026 Miss Martha and the boys\" and Barbara. Expresses love for his daughters Marianna and Lelia. Glad to hear that she has \"gotten thro' her teething.\" Mentions the death of Hughella Page.","Writing after a trip to Washington DC. He mentions cousin Charlotte, Mary Ann, and Peggy. Explains he accomplished more than anticipated in Washington. Had dinner with Commodore Warrington. Attends a reception at White House. Introduced to President James K. Polk, Mrs. Polk and Beau Hickman. Finds Polk to be a \"very ordinary looking person, of very ordinary manners…\" and Mrs. Polk a \"lady of fine manner.\" Spoke to \"Old Mrs. Madison\" at reception for a time and then \"backed out of the presence of Royalty \u0026 descended among the common herd.\"","Went to St. Paul's in Richmond to hear Bishop John Johns preach. Disappointed by the appearance of someone else preaching in place of Johns. John's appointment (as President of the College of William and Mary) is much talked about in Richmond. Would not know what to say to Johns if they met. Is more and more inclined to leave the college \"after the next course\" because of the actions of the Visitors. Will see Holmes again in reference to the situation at the college. Lucy is to have Edmund send oysters via Mr. Whitaker.","Sleepy from a boring sermon given by Dr. Jones. Jokingly will seek to make such sermons illegal. Expresses worry about Lelia's cold. Reminds Lucy of the \"hereditary weakness of the lungs in his family.\" Gives his impressions of Senate and role in it. Letter has literary references to The Arabian Nights. Went to see Peggy and Mrs. Botts. They have gone to Cambridge. Hasn't seen Marianna.","Nothing accomplished in the legislature since his absence as he thought. Was to attend an astronomy lecture at the Athenaeum but found it postponed. Spent evening at the home of Gustavus Myers near the Athenaeum. No regrets about missing a gentleman's party at Halyburton's.","Hastily written letter after long, laborious Senate session. Coming to Williamsburg, Senate business permitting, via Coke's wharf on Saturday.","Met Senator Mc Sweeney of Wheeling on boat to Richmond. Rode in a hack with Senator and Mrs. Deneale. Mrs. Senator Deneale \" as rough a specimen (he) ever met with.\" Busy with Senate work. No time to meet with Mrs. Cabell. Mrs. Greene has left Mr. Barton's and has gone to Philadelphia. Invited to take a trip to Baltimore by officers of the Fredericksburg Railroad with other Senators. Will go if he can spare time away from Senate and continue on to Philadelphia to see his friend Robinson and Mrs. G. Supposes the wedding party has returned to Williamsburg and \"little lady feels sufficiently married.\" Will call on Mr. and Mrs. Henley, Ms. Henley and John A. Henley staying at the American Hotel. James River flood up to the lower end of Rocketts due to recent heavy rains causing flooding on the Susquehanna and Potomac also.","Everyone is well except Barbara. Concerned about Lucy nursing her to health alone. Barbara's old friends Patty Wilson, or Mrs. Ware, or Mrs. Wise or Mrs. Larke should help. Should Barbara complain as to the lack of attention, Lucy is to tell her that he has decided the issue. Attended church and complains of sleep inducing sermon by Dr. Jones. He meets Mrs. Stanard and Mrs. Claiborne. Mrs. Stanard offers accommodations during the approaching convention. Will the children come? Where shall they stay? Suggests Lucy not come to Richmond on the steamboat Augusta to Port Walthall and rail to Richmond, rather via steamboat \"Curtis Peck\" to Richmond. Talks about \"…present perplexities of the Whigs as to national politics\", busy with the Senate. Death of a member of House of Delegates from Prince George County. Not heard from Mr. Greene. Presumes Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson have left Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Coles are at the Exchange. Jokes of Mrs. Coles \"nose which seemed…unnecessarily long\" Talks of an unsuccessful attempt to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henley.","Mr. Stanard offers invitation of lodging during the upcoming convention and Mrs. Cabell offers to take care of Barbara and Marianna Lelia can stay with Miss Betty Blair. Arrangement details left to Lucy. Busy with ordinary business of Senate. Writing letters to politicians about the upcoming presidential elections. Received a letter from Mrs. Greene. Mentions the death of John Sergant","Coming home to Williamsburg with Mrs. Dunbar. Requests that Lucy send the carriage to Coke's wharf to pick him up. Happy that Bob's cold is better.","Senate holding evening sessions. Has not had time to see anyone. Barbara is at Dr. Cabell's. Curious as to the results of the recent elections. Who was elected Sheriff of James City County? Was Bob Shields elected Sheriff of York County? Judge Clayton won by landslide. Sends a $10 check, written as part of the letter, and it is removed. Asks that Mr. Vest cash it for her. Virginia legislature to adjourn on the 7th.","Will be coming home via Coke's wharf. Sally Galt and Lelia Shield traveling with him. Barbara will not be coming down.","Will be arriving on Saturday at King's Mill. Asks that Lucy not meet him there unless it is \"perfectly convenient\"; for her.","Cold snap in Richmond. Considerable snow, freezing rain. 15 degree temperatures. Affection for his grandchildren Ann, Mary , Georgy and Breckenridge.","Talks of approaching Party conventions. Believes the Democrats will choose Stephen Douglas as the candidate at the party convention in Charleston.","Sent hams and shad to Marianna via Ringgold Station. Peggy is well. Mr. Botts returned to White Sulphur Springs, but didn't see Barbara there. Betty Blair to marry W. Mosely of Buckingham County. Dr. Cabell engaged to Miss Peggy, a music teacher. Mrs. Caskie, wife of Congressman John Caskie, a debased drunkard\" and sister of Marmaduke Johnson died. Rumors she was brutally treated by her husband supported by Dr. Peterkin sermon at funeral. Heard Judge Douglas speak on the Capital square and thinks he made a \"forcible speech.\" Mr. Botts is going to speak in Pittsylvania later in the month. Hearing that Mr. Gatewood was preaching at St. Paul's, went to worship at St. James. Heard Dr. Peterkin preach for first time. Disappointed. Mr. Minnigerode and Mr. Woodbridge \"taking water in the mountains.\" Mr. Eyler returning to summer home in Hampton. Mrs. Semple returned to Brooklyn in better health. Little news from Williamsburg. Mr. Thomas Lindsey's son died, Mr. Bunting is better.","Hopes to leave Williamsburg and be with the family week after next. Discussion of Bob's school clothes. Wishes \"Bob to be decently \u0026 abundantly furnished, but fine clothes would be…out of place at a country school.\" Glad Bob is keeping a diary.","Steamboat taking him to Richmond is decorated with flags in his honor. Dr. Cabell is married.","Unreliability of mail due to the condition of the railroad damaged by heavy rains, snow and winds. Very busy in Richmond. Bob had difficulty leaving Williamsburg by the York River. Went up the James the next day. Comments on the state of the Union and the Virginia convention to consider secession.","Comments about George Washington at Washington's Birthday celebration in Williamsburg. Not enjoying entertaining members of General Assembly on railroad trip.","Writes of the excessive heat in Williamsburg.","Suffering from a \"hurt.\" Responds to Lucy's concerns. Explains reasons for going to Richmond are to find work to support family. Thankful children are helping out. Never doubted their devotion. Desperate for work. Looking for employment within Confederate government. Not optimistic about his prospects.","Thinks of his granddaughter Lucy Page when he sees a child. Dreads separation from family. Surmises will get accustomed to it. Busy at his \"office.\" Shares space with two workers. Call him \"Professor.\" Working six hours a day. Found room on 3rd St. between Clay and Leigh and board across the street where Williamsburg friends John Hurley Charles Hansford, William Waller and Sydney Smith live. Asks she address letters to the Ballard House. Sent a package via Mr. Joynes. Hopes she received it and likes the calico.","Asks Lucy write in care of \"Captain Charles Morris A.Q.M.\" in the future. Hopes she has received the sewing cotton in his last letter. Has taken residence in a boarding house with some Williamsburg friends. Is comfortable considering difficulty of obtaining accommodations and their price. Not accustomed to work. Has not had the opportunity to visit anyone. Hopes to see General Ewell and Minnigerode tomorrow. Visited Drewry's Bluff (Fort Darling) to see Major James Semple. Boards and inspects the ironclad CSS Richmond and the batteries on the bluff. Meets Captain Lee, commander of the naval station at the bluff. Points out he is the brother of General (Robert E.) Lee.","Raining in Richmond and has a cold. Only going between his room and the boarding house. Didn't go to church. Spending time writing letters. Has sent Bob the permission he desires to go to church \"out of ranks.\" Daughters are coming to Richmond to see him and stay at Mrs. Clayton's. Doesn't see much of other boarders. Has not been out at night except to get oysters. Has seen only Mr. Branch, Mr. Custis and Alfred Shield. Intends to visit acquaintances soon. Misses Lucy, the grandchildren. Offers regards to Mr. Wilmer and friends. Writes of the possibility of promotion in his branch of the Treasury. Robert Taylor trying to find a position for him in his department. Not optimistic about his prospects. Mr. Waller has left the department and returned to Williamsburg. Writes of \"little fight\" between Confederate cavalry and Yankees on road from Williamsburg in James City County.","Has seen Lelia and Peggy and was comforted by their visit. Sending money to Lucy and asks she to write if she needs more. Received a letter from General Smith. Bob is acting up and he has written Bob not to throw away \"his only chance for a gentleman's education.\" Writes of the death of Dr. Cabell's mother and Mr. Hurley.","Snow, hail and cold in Richmond. \"One of the worst days that (he) has known for several years.\" Writes of the disposition of some of the servants. \"Little Jim\" is staying with the Wilmer's. Saunders is grateful to Wilmer for keeping him. Asks that Wilmer use his judgment as to letting Jim stay with \"Old Fortune\" or place him elsewhere. Does not intend to sell Fanny at this time. She is with Mrs. Hurley. \"Old acquaintance\" in his office Lucy inquired about is Mr. Gilliam, of Prince George County, an older man and member of Minnigerode's Episcopal church. Met Mr. Marshall, Kate Edloe's husband. Nothing else to report about Williamsburg. Has not heard from Bob.","Sending shirts to Lucy for repair via Mr. Johnson. Provides instructions. Weather has been bad, but his cold is gone. Henry Burwell is sick and of some trouble to Lucy and Mr. Wilmer. Hopes Georgy is better. He is clerk in the 2nd Auditor department and doing a good job, but working below his abilities. Chief clerk would like to promote him. Would relish a promotion and cares only for the increased salary it will bring. Hears nothing of consequence about Williamsburg except \"the Yankees have carried the Hofheimer's to Old Point for selling goods in the country.\"","Encloses a check for $25. Promises to send more. Disturbed that they can't find fresh provisions and fears they will become scarcer. Prices for board are rising. Heavy rains and thunderstorms. Minnigerode received a letter from his daughters. Sending letter by Gilmer or Semple and will try to send some sugar via Gilmer soon. Mentions Georgy, Breck and \"darling Lucy Page.\" Offers remembrances to Dr. Martin and the Visitors {?}.(?). Mrs. Coleman servants, Bella, Mira and Beverly have run off. Hopes Lucy doesn't communicate that to their servants.","Sending 10 pounds of sugar, 10 pounds of rice, some paper, spools of cotton, shoestring, and candy for the grandchildren. Encloses a $25 check. Went to see Lizzie Ewell. She wasn't at home. Weather cold and clear expecting snow or hail. \"I have not heard from Bob, have you?\"","Weather is bad. Has not gone out, not even to church. \"… the devil has been permitted to rule the weather for 6 or 7 weeks.\" Wrote Bob and received a reply. He had been suffering from diphtheria but has recovered entirely. Treated by Dr. Robert Madison of \"the Institute\" who was formerly a student \"of the first order.\" Upset that Breck is sick and his hearing is affected. Gratified to hear of Col. Martin's promotion and marriage. Has seen Mr. Semple. He would love to visit them, but wants to be firmly established at the Treasury department. Glad the girls can go to their \"French School.\"","Snow storm, nearly 12 inches deep, the deepest in 20 or 30 years. Offices are closed. Sorry to hear that Ann and Mary are sick. Col Randolph Harrison who told him, according to Mr. George Wise, that Lelia was very sick. Has not heard the same from Mr. Wilmer. Assumes Wise is mistaken. John Gilmer to carry a shirt in need of repair next trip. Sending 4 pairs of summer stockings for darling Lucy Page. Cannot get the eggplant seed she requested...but will keep trying. Dr Coleman has resigned, gone to Warrenton NC. Mrs. Tucker intends to return to Williamsburg. John Barlow lost his wife. his family was in New Kent County. Has seen Mr. Morecock and his brother-in-law Captain Taylor.","Distressed to hear that Ann and Mary are still sick. Sending 5 pounds of sugar, some soda, and a few \"dough nuts for the darling children\" and a harmonica for Georgy and Breck and a fan for Lucy via Mr. Wilmer. Not been able to procure the egg plant seed. Reports no news of consequence from Williamsburg. Heard a sermon from Minnigerode and saw Bishop Johns confirm people at St. Paul's. \"I hope you have heard from Bob.\"","Mr. Patton. Purchased 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at $1.75/yard) and will send to Mr. Pollack. Has little to do in the afternoon and will be pleased to hunt for articles for them. News from Williamsburg via Mr. W. H. Pierce who has heard it from others. Pierce is afraid to go into Williamsburg since he sells goods secretly. Pierce bought a letter from Mr. Sweeney. Sweeney took 5 mules from the Saunders property. The Yankees stole one, two to Isham for use on the farm, one to Gawian for use on Mrs. Henley's and one to Mrs. Sydney Smith. Isham claims slaves that remain in Williamsburg will wait for their masters' return and are unhappy at the treatment of the Yankees. Jacob (Mrs. Tucker's servant) has left for Hampton.","Received the shirts she sent by Mr. Lefebvre. Will be sending a package back via him to include white cotton for 4 shirts for Bob and a piece of linen. Met Martha Page. Mr. Sheldon had just come up from Gloucester with news that the Yankees had committed more deprivations in that county. Met Mrs. Peachy for the first time since leaving Williamsburg. Presumed that she was unhappy to see him looking well and in health. Heard that General Wise has gone down to Williamsburg and was driving the Yankees south. Presumes that Wise has taken Fort Magruder. Sees Julia Johns. Memminger says he sorry about his position and that he could not find something more worthy. Doubts sincerity of remark. The bread riots were real…\"is war not a bread riot…\" war is \"…merely the pretext for plunder..\"","Diphtheria epidemic. Concerned that Lucy is tired caring for the sick especially the servants who don't know how to \"attend to each other.\" Sending a plate to Lelia as to replace one of Mrs. Lefebvre's broken at the Rectory. Inventory of what box he has sent. An old towel, shirts, small quantity of Passover bread from Mrs. Heller, a doll for Lucy Page, caps for Georgy and Breck, 31 yards of unbleached cotton (at 1.75/yd), shoestrings, 20lbs sugar, 20 lbs of rice, 6lbs coffee (at $3.50 which is \"cheap! by a dollar\", 1lb green tea, ½ lb black tea and 2 oz of soda, a tin horn for Georgy and a whistle for Breck, candy and $50. Nothing more specific from General Wise at Williamsburg. Minnigerode's son James has a warrant as midshipman.","Sending a sample of fabric ($5.50/yd). Sent Lelia a box of Beckwith's Pills. Jim and Cyrus have been hired at a tobacco factory. Relieved Wilmer is free of their support. Heard accounts of deprivations of Yankees in Gloucester and of people fleeing.","Happily hears of Lucy's recovery from Mr. James Semple. Paid broker $105 for $21 in gold to purchase article for Lucy. Semple hired out his slave, Jim, in Danville. Jim had run away once and was with the Yankees. Glad Jim has not the chance to tell other slaves of his escape. Heard nothing of slaves Molly and Elia. All their servants in Williamsburg, except Sam, who was hired at the lunatic asylum, are still in place. All slaves at the farm, except Jacob, are still there. Jacob \"enticed away\" by his wife a servant of Mrs. Tucker. All Mrs. Tuckers' slaves have run off. Thinks Yankees will abandon the lunatic asylum. If so, Lee would make some arrangements for its support. A battle is near at Fredericksburg (Chancellorsville). Funeral tomorrow, at St. Paul's, for Channing Price, killed near Fredericksburg. Does not \"repine\" or \"brood over his affairs.\" Would need only to see Lucy the children and grandchildren to be happy as anyone could be during the war. The war \"enrages rather than depresses\" him. Strongly angered, filling him with \"desire to see the Yankee race exterminated.\" Will attempt to get a promoted position when the members of Congress are gone. Believes it will be easier to approach Secretaries at that time.","Suffering with acute diarrhea. Misses Lucy terribly. Spent an evening with General (Richard Stoddart) Ewell. Ewell 's been promoted to Lieutenant General a day or two after being married to Mrs. Brown. Ewell has gone to join General Lee's army and take command of Gen Jackson's old command. Mr. Botts lost his slaves.","Recovered from diarrhea, but many of acquaintances still ill. Has not heard from Bob. Has seen Mr. Semple who offered regards to the family. There is nothing new from Williamsburg. Has seen Mr. Jonas, Mr. Penick, Henry and John Dix. Has not been able to get shoes the girls asked for but \"the importation of blockade goods is expected during the present week. \" Rumors from Vicksburg are not good news. Has seen a dispatch from General Johnston, but the information it contains cannot fully be authenticated.","Sending unbleached cotton on Tuesday. Mr. Custis daughters had seen Lucy and Page. Sent the shoes they asked for. Has not heard from Bob. Miss Judith Carter Nelson says all servants from Shelby are gone had gone except the carriage driver and wife. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell. Has seen I. Custis and Mrs. Miles Selden. Yankee commander has given Dr. Garrett permission to return home.","Accepted a position as quartermaster of the Pittsylvania District and will be relocated to Danville. Will stop at Pittsylvania on his way to Danville. Was offered a higher paying position but turned it down to be able to go to Danville and be close to the family. Eventually he will hold the rank of captain and that will reward him with a higher salary. Then he can buy from the commissary \"sugar, bacon, flour, salt, etc. and this not for myself, but for my family.\" at government prices.","Preparing to leave Richmond to assume duties in the Quartermaster Corps collecting the tax in kind. Believes new position will be anything but sedentary, but \"rather laborious\" and require a great deal travel. for a month Feels ready for the task. Happy she received bundle and Mr. Wilmer liked the shirts. Sends regards to Miss Lizzie who he hopes to see again soon. Will try and get things Lucy requested, but he believes the blankets and the \"iron things\" will be difficult to procure. Has not heard from his daughters and hopes to before he leaves Richmond. Will not be able to go to Lexington, because he will be too busy organizing \"a new business not only to (him) but to the whole corps of quartermasters in the same service.\" Expresses regards for his grandchildren Anne and Mary. Hopes to see them at \"the Rectory\" before they leave, and to Georgy, Breck who he'll bring \"a spelling book a piece\" and candy for \"darling Lucy Page.\" Unable to see Lizzie Ewell or Colonel and Mrs. Munford.","Salutation to \"My beloved wife.\" Send subsequent letters to Danville. Wants to hear from Bob. General Pendleton has not been injured. Mrs. Gilmer lost brother, Col. Henry Carrington, Col. Rawley Martin is wounded and a prisoner, Col. Whittle and James Poindexter are wounded again, Col. Tazewell Patton reportedly killed or wounded.","Setting up districts in Pittsylvania County for the administration of the collection of the tax in kind. Has no clerk. Offered the position of county agent to Mr. Gilmer, but he declined. Then offered it to Mr. Johnson. Will travel, go to Franklin and Bedford Counties next week to organize them Lucy is to direct her next letter to Bedford County, in care of Captain Charles Mallory. News of Pittsylvania Court House relatives and friends at Pittsylvania Court. Colonel Carrington wounded in the hand and captured, Colonel Martin is assumed dead, and Captain James Poindexter and Lt. Hutchins captured. Colonel Whittle wounded but not taken prisoner, Col. Whittle and Col. Patton, wounded and imprisoned. The Poindexter and Carter boys are at home and slightly wounded. All are well at the Rectory, \"darling Lucy Page as sweet as ever.\" News of Williamsburg in a letter from Mr. Sydney Smith. Mr. Sweeney told him their servants \"were still all in place \u0026 contented.\" Old Mr. Pettitt has died according to Dr. Wise.","Discusses travel plans. Very busy and doesn't have time to write. Suggests that several routes from Lexington to Danville and asks that she inform him of her travel plans. Concerned the Bob \"must get some certificate from Gen(eral) Smith to keep with him until he gets back to Lexington, to avoid possible delay by enrolling officers.\" Asks that Lucy not spend any time with Lizzie Nelson who has \"come all the way from the South\" and wants her full attention adding \"Circumstances force one to be selfish. My mind is as strained as have ever had it, and I cannot support an additional burden.\" Reports the death of Colonel Tazewell, the brother of Mrs. John Gilmer and has heard nothing about members of Lucy's family.","Happy that she will go to Botetourt and will be comfortable there. Will be traveling all month. Sent her a check for $100 and hopes she has received it. Lelia wrote of the death of poor Mrs. Munford. He has written to Bob. Details recent travels and is now staying in Liberty for two or three days with Captain Mallory. Intends to go to Wytheville when he leaves Liberty, \"if the Yankees are not about,\" and then to Carroll, Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties. Will try to meet Bob at the Rectory. Asks that she direct her letters to Danville. Includes a biographical note stating that Captain Mallory, the brother of Dr. Mallory, is from Hampton.","Sent a \"passport\" to Mr. Wilmer. Hopes he has received it. Rode from Danville to Henry Court House by stage. Stayed \"in a fine large room in an old fashioned tavern built of logs.\" Is comfortable there as opposed to not being so in his other travels. Dined with an attorney Mr. Wootten, an old student at the college, and acquaintance. Wootten helping him with his business. Will resume his travels to Patrick and Franklin Counties before returning to Danville. Hopes to be reunited with Lucy before the end of next week. Has, happily, seen Mrs. Neel and Miss J. Bucktrout, daughters of Mrs. I. Bucktrout from Williamsburg. Spoke to Rev. William Lee and he is well.","Finding it difficult traveling from Henry Court House to Patrick Court House. \"There are no horses to be hired…and there is no public conveyance to Patrick Court House from any point on the globe.\" Travel has generally agreed with him and he is \"entirely well.\" Not suffering from gout and neuralgia he has endured in previous years at this time of the season.","Lucy Page at the home of Mrs. Michie in Staunton. She has a beaux there, a Dr. Rush. Considers him \"an entirely respectable young man at his position \u0026 and has the reputation of being a very worthy one.\" Has traveled more than 1000 miles from end of July to 26 September. Has used more than 200 stamps on letters relating to official business. Regrets not having written her but uses the large amount of official correspondence as an excuse for not having the time to do so. Has a fond remembrance of Mrs. Jones, the former Miss Nanny Marshall. Asks to be remembered to \"Capt. Bagby\" although he is not sure that that is his name, but is sure he knows him.","Is as busy in Richmond as he was previously. Disappointed to hear that Colonel Rawley Martin was not among the exchange prisoners. Bob has asked for information on how to join the army. Richmond at this time is \"very disagreeable and every thing is awfully high \u0026 things to eat are scarce.\" He manages, thanks to his friends. Mr. James Lyon's house in Richmond has burned to the ground.","Bob's division is expected to be ordered to Gordonsville. Hopes to see him before he leaves. Major Baker P. indicates that Bob is well and that Pickett's Division, was to be reviewed by General Lee. Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell, has been by to see him. Expects to join Lucy on Saturday, but travel is uncertain.\"","Informs Lucy that he is well at the home of Charles Waller in Williamsburg. Traveled from Danville to Richmond, stayed with Mr. Sweeney, then to Williamsburg. The Waller invitation to lodging was one of many invitations he received. Has seen many friends and they are well. Has many things on his mind and cannot express them in a hastily written letter. Saunders Expresses his love for his wife, children and grandchildren and old friends and writes \"servants very kind.\"","Gilmer for free. Grateful to him as he didn't have the money to pay for it. Sent the application, along with the regular applications for pardon, to Washington, by way of Richmond where it was signed with a recommendation for acceptance by Governor Pierpont. Received his \" property in town without difficulty\", but is concerned about York County land holdings. Anxious that the pardon be accepted and for the complete restoration of property. Suspects he will have to go to Washington to see to the matter. Of Williamsburg he writes \"there is nothing doing here, nor is there any prospect, for some time at least for any one to do any thing in any department of human employment to support himself. \" \"Everything is disjointed and in a languishing condition…\" and he would not return to Williamsburg this year if he \"could get something to do which would barely support life in Pittsylvania or …elsewhere for the next year.\" The families of Colonel Munford, Dr. Mercer and Dr. Canius (?). are the only one's to return to Williamsburg. Envelope addressed to Lucy, care of Mr. J. Clarke, Esq. Danville attached.","Had dinner with Peggy and her husband, William Botts in Richmond. They and their grandchildren are well. Botts has given him a letter to the President, which he delivered \"without being able to say much.\" Will attempt an interview, but is not hopeful it will occur tomorrow and he may be in Washington a few days before it occurs. Is \"as active as a steam printing press and shall not relax (his) efforts until (he ) succeeds in getting (his) property restored…or come to a dead halt.\" Confident it will be restored.","Happy she survived the \"disagreeable circumstances attending the unusually uncomfortable journey from Richmond to Pittsylvania Court. House\" She is with Miss Sallie and is staying with Miss Mary away from the \"ennui of Williamsburg.\" Sends regards to Mr. Whittle and Mr. D. Coles. Judge and Mrs. Gilmer. Indicates great affection for his friends at Pittsylvania Court House.","Secured the breast pin Lucy had forgotten. Met Col. Ewell and thanked him for his kindness \"as to the carriage.\"","Encloses $5. Mother leaving for Mr. Botts after arriving at Richmond. Informs her that she, the Munfords, Custises and Sherwells are all well. Prof. Taliaferro and John Henley have died. Charles Waller's baby died. Prof. Millington a \"grand old man\" who is dying gradually.","Bob came down from Richmond by steamboat and got a chill. Administered quinine. Sending the $5 to Roberta Page. Mr. Keatts, the shoemaker, of Pittsylvania Court House came to visit. She is at Richmond with granddaughter. Williamsburg is improved in health. Their immediate friends the Mumfords, Custises and Sherwells are well. Mrs. Maupin has is at the College Hotel. and Mr. Darlington from York County is renting her house.","Apparently she's at Pittsylvania with Lucy Page , Peggy. Tells of Bob's chills.","Bob returned to Williamsburg with a 'chill and fever' which was treated with quinine and other pills. Will stay with the Pettitt's for a couple of days. Pleased that Lucy is 'in pleasant places, away from the labor of keeping house at a time when labor is to take the places of means, and when there are no servants to depend upon.' The 'unhealthfulness of this region, including the town exceeds any thing that I have ever known' 'Chills and fever' epidemic in Williamsburg. Asks her not to come back too soon.","Mrs. Vest has died suddenly. Very sad over it. Mentions 'her robust frame, exuberant life and her (apparent) defiance of misfortune.' Died of 'diarrhea which terminated congestion and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.' Robert Taylor, steward of the Lunatic asylum and son in law of Mrs. Pettis, also has died. Confined to the house with gout. Being treated by Dr. Carmen. Has not been able to prepare the house for Lucy's return even though Bob is helping. How much it will cost to bring her back from Richmond. Happy to learn that Dr. Millington is doing better. Expresses good wishes and sentiments, love for his old friend. 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