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Jackson.","I am at present living in a room by myself my room mate having resigned in consequence of his father's ill health. The weather has been extremely cold \u0026 stormy here for the last few days though at present it is moderating. My studies for the approaching June examination will include Optics Mechanics Astronomy Magnetism \u0026 Chemistry together with drawing. I expect to commence taking exercises in riding in a day or two. At the examination last I rose in each of department of my studies.","A few days since I was called upon to pay the last token of my respect to a friend \u0026 fellow classmate in whom were combined both shining talents \u0026 the characteristics of a gentleman. His death was much lamented by his class mates who a few days subsequent to his death assembled \u0026 appointed a committee to attend to the erection of a monument to his memory. My health is at present as good as usual \u0026 I remain your well wishing brother \nT.J. Jackson","U.S.M.A. Aug 2nd 1845 \nDear Sister \nActuated by a sense of duty I proceed to writing you a few lines hoping that they may find you enjoying the blessings of health and prosperity generally which I have some reason to expect.","You may infer that I am well and enjoying myself very well considering that I am deprived of the blessings of a home the society of the friends of my child-hood the cordial welcome of relatives and above all the presence of an only sister. Times are now far different from what they once were. Once I was in my native state at my adopted home none to give there mandates none for me to obey but as I chose surrounded by my playmates and natives all apparently eager to promote my happiness. But those were the days of my youth they have fled never again to return. They have been succeeded by days of quite a different aspect they have brought forth manhood with all its cares.","I have before me two courses either of which I may chose in case that I am blessed with health and long life they are widely different in their natures and consequences. The first I may say would be to follow the profession of arms the second that of a civil pursuit as law. If I should adopt the first I could live independently \u0026 surrounded by friends whom I have all ready made have no fear of want, my pay would be be fixed. The principal thing I would have to attend to would be futurity. If I adopt the latter I presume that I would still find plenty of friends but my exertions would have to be great in order to acquire a name. This course is most congenial to my taste and consequently I expect to adopt it after spending a few years in pursuing the former.","I have forgotten the contents of my former letter consequently I will mention my standing as it exists at present . In Drawing it is 59th, in Chemistry 25th, in general standing 20th, in Philosophy 11th, in conduct 1st. There are 60 members in my class at present nineteen above me and forty below me.","I propose on coming to see my friends and yourself in July next.","A member of the Corps was drowned a few days since his body was recovered about 5 days subsequent to the fatal stroke and interred with the honors of war. I had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was a youth of promise stood high in his class and bid fair for long life. The news must have inflicted a sore wound on the hearts of his parents for he certainly was a favorite child. The corps is at present in mourning for him.There have been a number of distinguished men on the point for some time back among whom was Major General Scott. Many visitors favour us with calls among them are a number of ladies but they are not so fair as the daughters of western Virginia.","Write to me frequently as your brother \nT.J. Jackson","West Point U.S.M.A. Nov. 25th 1845 \nDear Sister \nIt has been but a few moments since I had the pleasure of receiving your affectionate \u0026 sister like letter with it came the blended feelings of satisfaction sorrow and remorse. Satisfaction to think that I still have an existence in the heart of an amiable and admired sister. Sorrow because of your delicate health. Remorse for the misfortunes of an uncle who has been to me a true friend.","As to your health it is my sincere wish that you may again recover it and of which I continue to live in hopes. My constitution as well as your own has received a severe shock but I believe is gradually recovering from its debilitated state. My exercises this year with the broad sword as well as the small are well calculated to strengthen the chest \u0026 expand the muscles so that I have some reason to believe that they will have the desired effects of restoring me to perfect health. And I hope that the same kind providence which has preserved us as the remnant of a family up to the present period will again favor us with an interview although in its wisdom it has marked out for us (at least for a period) widely different spheres of action and different places of abode. But I look forward with no small degree of satisfaction to the period when my circumstances will allow me to settle down near you \u0026 among my relatives in order to share with yourselves the ineffable pleasures of domestic circles. For your kind advice, and well wishes, you have my hearty thanks.","Since my last letter I have been transferred to the first section in Ethics \u0026 I think that I have probably a mark in it which will place me among the first five in my class in this science \u0026 which I consider as preferable to any other in the course.","There is a young gentleman here by the name of Withers who is from the south he has told me that his father was formerly of Virginia \u0026 that he has relatives still living there \u0026 that one of them who is a doctor visited his father two or three years since.This youth is an associate of mine \u0026 I would be glad to know whether or no he is a relative of mine which I could do probably if I knew the given name of doctor Withers of Fauquier who I know visited the south sometime previous to my coming here. If you recollect the time of his passing through Weston as well as his name I would be glad if you would insert them in your next provided it will be convenient to you though I do not wish you to put yourself to the least trouble on that account as I can obtain them otherwise.","It is probable that you think hard of me because of my not writing more frequent. But I hope that the strict requirements of many duties as well as want of information \u0026 [_____] will prove a partial if not a complete excuse. Give my respects to Mr. Arnold \u0026 rest assured of my immutable attachment.","...is a little excitement owing to the proximity of Furlough \u0026 graduation.","I have been expecting a letter from you in answer to my last but not knowing what might have occurred I have deemed it best to attempt another hoping that it will meet with better success than the former. [Futile?] may be the effort and feeble it must be [missing word or words] -ation that I but seldom turn my atten[tion] [missing word or words] elegance of [missing]. I hope that you will [missing] it to pass unnoticed. Thought it be divested of ev[ery] artificial merit yet it [be possessed of] a natural....","Rumor appears to indicated a rupture between our government \u0026 that of the Mexican. If such should be the case the probability is that I will be ordered to join the army of occupation immediately \u0026 if so I will hardly see home until after my return \u0026 the next letter that you will receive from me may be dated Texas or Mexico. But be the decre[e?] [missing] all knowing God as they may I hope that [missing] [s]hall ever continue to love you with a [missing]..... \nT. J. Jackson","On Board the James L. Day \nSeptember 22d 1846","Dear Uncle \nI have often thought of writing to you but have deferred it until the present which is the latest news which I will be able of give you previous to leaving the United States. I found after arriving at Fort Columbus that Capt Taylor had left that post from that place. I proceeded to Fort Hamilton where he had taken up his quarters. Leaving there about ten days afterward, I traveled by land about 410 miles to Pittsburgh at which place I embarked on board the steam boat Suatara which conveyed me to Cincinnati. From that city I came to New Orleans on board the steamer Hendrik Hudson. I have just left New Orleans Barracks and am now being transported to Point Isabell which I expect to reach in about 2 or 3 days. I am at present with Captain Taylor (who is a Virginian and a very fine man) 27 men and 84 horses. The principal part of the company is in Mexico at present. I belong to a company of light Artillery which is frequently called flying artillery. In an action if all the officers of the company should be well I will have to carry dispatches being unfortunately too low to have a command. It is possible that before this time General Taylor has had another battle. If he has not already had one it is thought by men of experience that he will have before entering Monterey.","I sent uncle a few days since tell him if it is not there it to Clarksburg and tell (the merchant) that I wish him to give for it. It will be more to him than. (Note: the sentence contains several words that have been blacked out with ink, thus making the full meaning difficult to determine)","The weather here is more pleasant than it was in the north before I left there. The city of New Orleans is very healthy and there is no yellow fever in it at present. I am enjoying comparatively good health at present and I do not believe that I have the liver complaint but am under the impression that the disease is neuralgic.","Give my respects to my friends including your family of course and write to me as soon as you [can] ascertain where to direct your letter.","T. J. Jackson \nP.S. I have arrived in sight of Point Isabel Texas and am now at anchor in a strong gale. The news came aboard yesterday that General Taylor would be ready for a battle on yesterday. The intelligence was by letter from Col. Whiting. I expect soon to start up the Rio Grande by steam for the purpose of joining the main body of the army as soon as possible.","TJJ","Point Isabel Texas \nSept 25th/46","Dear Sister: \nI arrived in this port last evening and purposed on writing to you before closing my eyes in sleep but I was prevented from executing my purpose by the impossibility of procuring an idle pen. I have availed myself of this opportunity of writing in particular as it may be the last favorable one for days to come as in this country letters are generally transmitted from one person to another through the kindness of a third person or the quartermasters. How I shall be able to get this to New Orleans I can not say but it must be through one of these channels. There are at present about one hundred vessels in port, some of which I presume will soon sail for New Orleans.","It is useless for me to attempt to give a detailed account or narrative of occurrences since I last parted with you but suffice it to say that I arrived home on the following Monday and on the succeeding Wednesday received orders to report without delay to Capt. Francis Taylor and the following day in compliance with my orders bid farewell to my uncle's family and proceeded to Fort Columbus but on arriving there ascertained that he had left. On receiving this information I proceeded to Fort Hamilton where I found him. From that post in connection with Capt. Taylor thirty men and forty horses I took up march for this place. After traveling upwards of 400 miles by land we reached Pittsburgh where we took water and have finally arrived here after a March of about 36 days.","Whilst I was in Clarksburg I learned that Mr. McWilliams was still in your house and unable to pay rent for it and I was advised to consult Burtin Despard. He told me that the house could be cleared of its occupants in a short time but that it might cost about fifteen dollars to effect it and if Mr. Arnold should desire him that he would attend to it. And if I had to employ any one he should have the preference in as much as he would in my opinion effect it in a shorter time than any other attorney in Clarksburg. The lot which you were speaking of purchasing he told me that in his opinion you could not get a good title for it if you should purchase it because it is already covered by three deeds of trust. Any further information upon the subject can be obtained by applying to Mr. Despard.","I have not yet landed but an officer of the Quartermasters Department has been aboard and stated that General Taylor had observed that he would be ready for another battle by yesterday. This news came by letter from Col. Whiting. Whether the Battle came off or not I can not say.","I belong to K company 1st Artillery which to use the common phrase is a flying company of Artillery. I could say much more but I am writing in a strong gale of wind and where things are all confusion. I am in hopes of starting up the Rio Grande tomorrow and on reaching General Taylor as soon as possible. I wish you to write to me soon directing your letter to Lieut T.J. Jackson, Comp K, 1st Artillery, Army of Occupation Mexico. It may reach me but not with certainty. My health is better than it has been for some time. Give my respects to the good people of Beverly they still occupy a high place in my esteem especially your amiable husband whose kindness as well as yours has been indelibly written on my heart and memory.","T.J. Jackson","Dear Sister \nI now send you the long delayed letter and hope that you will pardon my procrastination since I last wrote to you. I have been at Matamoras Camargo Monterey and Saltillo and the intermediate towns. At present I can not conveniently give you a general idea of the portions of Mexico which have fallen under my observation but hope to do so at some future day when things are more settled than at present and I also purpose on writing to you more frequently.","It would have [afforded] me much pleasure to have been with the gallant and victorious General Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista in which he has acquired laurels as imperishable as he history which shall record the invasion of Mexico by our victorious armies. But I was ordered away from Saltillo in January last and I believe for the best inasmuch as I am now with the most important portion of the army and on the most important line of operations.","I am now encamped on the road leading from Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico. Our troops landed about two miles from the former city on the ninth inst and on the same night were fired on by the Mexicans. On the following day we commenced surrounding the city and operating against it. The operations after the [investment] was completed consisted principally in bombarding and cannonading which were continued until not only the city but the castle of San Juan Dulloa agreed to surrender. The capitulation occurred yesterday. The terms are that all the public property falls into our hands, the troops march out under the condition of not serving against us during the present war unless exchanged. The troops marched out yesterday and surrendered their arms and we took possession immediately. This capitulation has thrown into our hands the strong hold of this republic and being a regular [siege] in connection with other circumstances must in my opinion excel any military operations known in the history of our country. I approve of all except allowing the enemy to retire that I can not approve of in as much as we had them secure and could have taken them prisoners of war unconditionally.","Our loss is not accurately known nor that of the enemy either yet but in my estimation ours can not exceed twenty men in killed, we lost only two captains (Capt Vinton of the artillery and Capt Alburtis of the infantry). I have been in the city and was much surprised at its strength. It is surrounded on the land side by a wall about 10 feet high and a series of forts and on the other side is protected by the castle.","You asked me whether I belonged to General Worth's division. I had the honor of being in it so long as it existed but it has been broken up during the past siege. I was part of the time with him and part of the time with General Twigs. Whilst I was at the advanced batteries a cannon ball came in about five steps of me. I presume that you think my name ought to appear in the papers but when you come to consider the composition of our army you will entertain different views. Its composition is such that those who have independent commands only are as a general rule spoken of for instance Ridgely May [Bra--] Duncan Ringold Smith all commanded companies. If an officer wishes to distinguish himself he must remain long in service until he obtains rank then he obtains the praise not only for his efforts but for the efforts of the officers and men under him. That portion of praise which may be due to me must of course go to those above me or be included in the praise given to the army.","My health is extremely good. I probably look better than I have for years. I expect to remain in Mexico for the remainder of the war and expect to move forward with the leading Brigade. I expect to be promoted in a short time to a second lieutenancy. This will probably occasion me to leave the light battery but it will give me more rank which is of the greatest importance in the army.","Remember me in the warmest terms to Mr. Arnold and all my other friends. I rejoice at your prosperity and hope and doubt not that it will continue. I hope soon to march forward towards the city of Mexico. Vera Cruz continues healthy. I intend writing soon and more frequently as my feelings incline me to and as a brother ought. Your last letters coming in such quick succession served as a just rebuke but my means for writing are poor. Even now I am using a box for a chair and my camp bedstead as a writing desk and think myself comfortably situated. You have all the conveniences necessary and I hope that you will use them to write often to one who esteems you above all.","Camp near Vera Cruz Mexico \nMarch 30th 1847","Sir: \nHaving in compliance with written instructions from Capt Francis Taylor 1st Arty performed the duties of QrMaster from the 14th of August 1846 to include the 22d of the same month and from the 16th of Oct to include the 28th of November of the same year. The above duty was performed whilst on march from Fort Hamilton NY to Monterey Mexico and I have the honor to request that I may be allowed the usual compensation for the same. \nVery respectfully","Your Obt Servt \nT. J. Jackson \nLt 1st Arty","Jalapa Mexico \nApril 22d 1847","Dear Sister \nI promised in my last that I would give you a more detailed account of Mexico in a subsequent letter. I will now endeavor to comply with that promise. In doing so I will first state in general terms that the portion of Northern Mexico which has fallen under my observation is mostly a vast barren waste cities excepted. There are but two seasons in Mexico wet \u0026 dry. In consequence of the drought there is but little vegetation in the north. A person in traveling through this sterile portion of country would not suppose that the country inhabitants were able to pay their taxes. But in the cities it is different. There wealth is frequently found one person residing in Saltillo is said to own a larger area of land than the state of New York.","But passing to the south the aspect of things change. You frequently {see} elegant buildings in the country. Genl Santa Anna owns between this place \u0026 Vera Cruz 5 beautiful houses and a tract of land about fifty five miles in length. The country in the south is very similar to our own. Whilst I was in Monterey my quarters were in the outskirts of the city having a large back lot attached which contained beautiful orange orchard. Also in this lot was a fine bathing establishment the dimensions being about 25 by 30 ft. Monterey is the most beautiful city which I have seen in the North of this distracted country.","About 50 miles farther west is Saltillo the capital of Coahuila. Its [height] is about 2000 feet above the level of Monterey on an inclined plane at the edge of the table lands. The houses are generally built of sun dried brick as are most of the houses in that region. The church is the most highly ornamented on the interior of any edifice which has ever come under my observation. On entering this magnificent structure we are struck with the gaudy appearance on every side but most especially the opposite end which appears to be gilded with gold. At the bottom is a magnificent silver altar and on each side are statues which can not fail to attract the attention of the astonished beholder. The music is of the highest character. The priests are robed in the most gaudy of apparel. The inhabitants take off their hats on approaching the church and do not replace them until past it. One day whilst I was near the building I observed a señora (lady) gradually approaching the door on another occasion I saw a female looking at a statue and weeping like a child. Such is the superstition of this race.","After obtaining a [limited] transportation for General Twigg's division it set forward for Jalapa on the road leading to the city of Mexico. But on arriving near Cerro Gordo we learned that General Santa Anna held the pass in force consequently we waited for reinforcements which finally arrived and on the 17nst we attacked the Mexicans but did not succeed in routing them completely until the 18th when we took some thousand prisoners and completely routed the remainder. We followed close on the retreating column until night and came near enough to give the retreating enemy a few shots from the battery. But they succeeded in effecting their escape for want of our dragoons. General Scott after disarming the prisoners allowed them to retire the officers on [parole]. But General La Vega who is again our prisoner refused to except of his and I presume that he will be sent back to the U.S. Our loss has been considerable but not known neither is the Mexican. General Santa Anna escaped but in his haste left us his carriage \u0026 together with some thousand dollars in specie.","General Twiggs' division has fought the battle. General Worth has again got a division but he did not get it into action owing to its being used as a reserve and General Twiggs' as the advance. Capt Taylor in his report to General Twiggs has spoken of me in very flattering terms. I am now in Jalapa which is situated about 60 miles from Vera Cruz and 195 from the city of Mexico. General Worth is now in advance and if there is any fighting at Perote he will be apt to distinguish himself. He will probably be in the vicinity of Perote tomorrow at farthest and possibly today. It is rumored here that the Mexicans are fortifying their capital if so then we may have the grand battle there. A Mexican officer came here last evening from the city of Mexico and stated that his father had written to him from San [Louis] stating that General Taylor was there \u0026 had met with no opposition.","I can say no more as I have just learned that the escort by which I wish to send this has started because I must mount my horse \u0026 over take it or miss a good opportunity. I am in better health than usual.","Jalapa, May 25th, 1847","Lovely Sister \nI have the mortification of being left to garrison the town of Jalapa. Capt Taylor used his influence to keep me with him in which event I should have gone forward. But [Col. Childs] who was made military governor of this place got General Scott to issue an order requiring me to join my company which was under the command of the governor. Not withstanding my present situation I have some hope of getting forward by-and-by when more troops get in from the states. But all this is with General Scott. I throw myself into the hands of an all wise God and hope that it may yet be for the better. It may have been one of [His] means of diminishing my excessive ambition and after having accomplished his purpose whatever it may be he then in his infinite wisdom may gratify my desire.","The army was to move at the time which I mentioned but General Scott concluded to disband the volunteers as their time had nearly expired and this so much diminished our force that we delayed the advance until a couple of days since. General Scott left on Sunday with an escort following in the wake of his troops. General Worth has been in Puebla for about 10 days. Santa Anna marched from Orezaba and commenced fortifying about half way between the cities of Puebla and Mexico but owing to some [cause] he relinquished it and marched into the capital left the army and is now in the presidential chair. As to his motives I cannot say anything further. But I suppose that he thinks that his influence will be more powerful there than elsewhere. The people here think him an infamous man. An election was held on the 15th for president and Herera was the successful candidate but will not take his seat for a few months yet.","I am in fine quarters and making rapid progress in the Spanish language and have an idea of making some female acquaintances shortly. I see many things here of interest by the way of ornament and fruits and wish that I only had an opportunity of sending some to you and Thomas. I well know that he would like to have a ranchero (Mexican) on horse back followed by some large dogs. I would be much pleased to hear from Wirt poor fellow?","Give my respects to your estimable husband. I want to hear whether the reports about Uncles Cummins \u0026 Edward are true. I think of you often and my heart more than once upbraided me for my neglect to you. But I feared to inform you of things as they were in this unholy land. Your Brother always.","T.J. Jackson","City of Mexico \nFeby 28th 1848","Dearest Sister \nThe mail came on the 26th and in vain I searched the post office thrice for a line from you and consequently sorrowfully commenced my letter to you but on leaving my desk for a few hours on business was agreeably surprised on my return to find your letter mysteriously placed on my table. And now whilst I recommence with joy inexpressible for tongue or pen at hearing of your life still being prolonged I am also most deeply affected with heartfelt sorrow at the words which say \"I may not live to receive your answer.\" But I hope that these words imply nothing beyond what they literally state. To God this is the earnest prayer of your brother. But if he in his great wisdom has afflicted you with disease incurable then may he in his infinite goodness receive you into his heavenly abode where though I should be deprived of you here in this world of care yet I should hope to meet with you in a land where care and sorrow are unknown there with a mother a brother a sister yourself and I hope a father to live in a state of felicity uncontaminated by mortality.","Let not this letter trouble you dearest sister for I could not write one of a different cast with a clear conscience when you speak to me so ominously. But do not be [deterred] by any cause from saying to me plainly that I am sick or that I am well for ambiguity in relation to you is very painful to me.","You appear to think hard of my not writing more frequently but I have not only written by every mail but on one occasion sent by a Spanish friend in [five]. I have embraced every opportunity to say to you that I am in such or such a state of health. But for the future the intention is to send the mail by escorts twice a month on the first and fifteenth so that you may expect to hear from me by every mail until I am ordered from this city which may and which may not be at all as I am in General Smith's brigade and he is governor of the city. I am first Lieutenant and belong to Capt. Taylor's Battery. I hope the war may soon terminate but do not entertain much hope although the terms of a treaty have been sent to Washington and at present an armistice is being made or has been concluded but as yet is not public. Santa Anna has asked of his government a passport for the purpose of leaving the country and it was granted to him on the 13th inst. But it is doubtful whether he will go as several of the states have expressed themselves favorably to him and [------------] has offered him an asylum.","If we both live I expect to see you. Do not allow my words about marrying in Mexico to disturb you. I have sometimes thought of staying here and again of going home. I have no tie in this country equal to you. You speak of my fine horse as in your opinion being rather extravagant but if an officer wishes to appear best he should appear well in everything. I bought the horse having plenty of money and need of [ ] and have since been offered three hundred and fifty dollars for him, that is a hundred and seventy more than I gave and can at any time get more than I gave. My pay whilst with Capt. Magruder was one hundred and four dollars per month and I expect it will soon be the same here but at present it is only about ninety so that I have plenty of money and am in the long run economical although it would not appear to you so as here everything is dear and with you cheap. I dress as a gentleman should who wishes to be received as such. I do not gamble nor spend my money as I think foolishly.","I am very desirous of peace as it may be better for the United States \u0026 it may give me an opportunity of again entering your hospitable house \u0026 having that sight most delightful of all other earthly ones that is of my sister. My health I think is improving in this country and at all events my knowledge of Spanish is. As I shall have a better idea when the mail will start hereafter I shall try and send you more interesting letters. Remember me to Mr. Arnold \u0026 friends in the warmest terms. Your brother.","\nT.J. Jackson","City of Mexico. March 23, 1848.","Dear Sister \nI have written a letter to Mr. Arnold and requested to be remembered to you in it but since finishing it I have concluded to send you one also. I received your letter of January 14th but the paper from Mr. Arnold did not come to hand but still I am as much obliged to him as though it had and trust that he will send others as they may have better success.","I thought at one time of writing a journal but I can not find the time as although I am usually up at six o'clock and retire to bed at ten and eleven still the day is not long enough. The morning hours I occupy in studies \u0026 business and the evening in a similar manner but generally taking a walk after dinner and sometimes a ride on the Passeo or elsewhere in the evening. The Passeo is a wide road on the south west of the city and about a half of a mile in length with a beautiful fountain in the center and is a place of fashionable resort. Families of wealth appear there in the carriages at sunset partly if not entirely for show. There is also a place of morning resort between the city and the Passeo called the Almeda which is a beautiful grove of about four hundred by six hundred yards and containing I think eight fountains. At the central one is celebrated the anniversary of Mexican independence and from this which is the largest beautiful walks diverge to the different outlets (the grove being surrounded by a wall). I purpose on riding to both these places this evening hoping to see something there more attractive than at home. When not on duty I generally pay a visit after supper or tea. Among those families which I visit are some of the first in the republic as Don Lucas Aleman Martinez del Rio and I also have the acquaintance of others of some distinction.","My studies are now principally directed to the formation of my manners and the rules of society and a more thorough knowledge of human nature and the latter I perceive from your letter meets with your approbation and I doubt not but that the former two objects will also as they are very important to a man's success in life. You will pardon me for the mistake I have made in turning the leaves of this sheet. But returning to my subject this country offers me greater advantages for acquiring graces than I will probably ever meet with again unless I should visit Europe. The book which I am studying is Lord Chesterfield's letters to his son translated into Spanish so that whilst I am obtaining his thoughts I am also acquiring a knowledge of the Spanish tongue. I have also purchased the work in English and after having read it in Spanish I then purpose on reading it in English. Subsequent to this I shall study Shakespeare's works which I purchased a few days since and then if I can obtain good histories I wish to devote some time to them.","If Uncle Cummins \u0026 Edward should leave Lewis I wish you would get Uncle Edward to box up my books which are in his possession and send them to you. I hope that you will try and write me a letter once a week. I should write more frequently to you if an opportunity offered of sending letters more than twice a month. Owing to my knowledge of the language of the country and the acquaintances which I have made I think that I pass my time more agreeably than the greater portion of the officers of the Army, but if your company could also be had I would spend my hours still more agreeably. My love to all enquiring friends. My health is as good if not better than usual. General Scott's case has been investigated. The charges against Col. Duncan were withdrawn. Also General Worth withdrew his against General Scott. General Pillow's case is now being investigated.","National Palace Mexico. April 10, 1848","Dear Sister \nAs three successive mails have arrived, without bringing a single letter from you, I am (and I think not without reason) uneasy about your health. As I do not know of any other reason but bad health which could have prevented your writing to a brother who is interested in everything that interests you. And I hope that if you have any regard for my peace of mind that you will write at least once every fortnight. If your health forbids your writing at any time, then get someone to write for you, if it should be but a dozen lines. I do not think that a regular mail has left this city, without carrying a letter for you from me.","The treaty has arrived from Washington, with its amendments. Many think that it will receive the ratification of this government. But some think that it will not. For my own part I hope it will. Mr. Sevier I presume will be here in a few days. At last dates from Queretaro there were wanting fifteen congressmen, and three senators to complete the quorum. We have received news here of a battle at [Chiguagua], in which we took fourteen pieces of artillery from the enemy. I am at present studying Humboldt's history of Mexico, in Spanish. The rain is quite abundant here at present and interferes somewhat with my evening visits. It is believed that our presence here is destroying the extreme superstition of this country. But not withstanding the influence of our presence, the natives still with uncovered heads drop on their knees, at the approach of the Archbishop's carriage; which is recognized by its being drawn by two spotted mules.","General Pillow's trial is not yet finished and the general opinion is that it will be terminated in the United States. We are told here that our people at home, think that the army do not wish to return from Mexico, but if such is the truth they are much mistaken. An expedition started a few days since, for [Popocatepitl] which is a volcanic mountain to the S.E. of and in full view of this city, and which still issues clouds of smoke at times. I should probably have gone my self, but as the temperature is so extremely low, resulting from the crest being capped with snow, I feared that my health might suffer.","In conformity with the armistice, the Mexicans have taken possession of their archives, and have resumed the civil administration of their government. Santa Anna at last news, was at his hacienda near Jalapa (Encerro) again bidding adieu to his country. Whilst at his hacienda he received the visits of Colonel Hews, and several other American officers. General Valencia died a few days since in this city, the news of which proved fatal to his daughter, who died a few hours subsequent to its reception. I have heard of no other who mourned his fate. The general hospital is ordered to be moved to Jalapa, and General Patterson I believe will go down at the same time, to take command of the station. This movement appears to indicate an anticipation of leaving the country.","Remember me to Mr. Arnold, Thomas and other friends.","T.J. Jackson","City of Mexico. May 20th 1848","Sir \nThe Secretary of War having informed me by letter of the 20th of April ult. that I have been appointed by the President Assistant Commissary of Subsistence I have the honor to notify you for the information of the war department that I have accepted the appointment.","I am sir very respectfully your obdt. servt.","T.J. Jackson \n1st Lt. 1st Arty Genl. R. Jones \nAdjt. Genl.","Governors Island \nAug 26th 1848","Dear Sister \nFinally I have arrived at this station which is in sight of the city of New York. I have had some hopes of visiting you this fall but I have not been able to arrange my affairs here for that purpose and consequently I can not say when I will be able to visit those of whom I so frequently think and so much desire to be with. I presume that I could get home this winter by making sacrifices which I ought not to make, for instance if I should leave some other officer might be attached during my absence who would rank me in case of his remaining with the company after my return. I do not believe that Capt. Taylor would give his sanction to any officers coming to the company who would rank me, so long as I remain with the company or so long as there are officers enough with it, but my absence might reduce the number of officers so much as to render another officer necessary to the company.","But I am in hopes that next summer I shall be able to see you and if so I purpose on visiting the springs at several places and visiting those parts of Virginia most remarkable such as the Natural Bridge. You will please let me know the distance from Beverly to Staunton, \u0026 the time in which the stage [visits] it, and also the distance from Beverly to the White Sulphur Springs.","As yet I do not know where I will be stationed. I hope that ere this your eyes are perfectly recovered. I am still getting better. I have been brevetted a captain though as yet it is not published. Write frequently to your brother.","\nT.J. Jackson","Carlisle Barracks Penn \nSeptember 5th 1848","Dear Sister \nI had the pleasure of receiving your letter directed to New York but the same day I received orders to attend as a member of a general court martial at this place which is about a hundred miles distant (east) of Pittsburgh {following 17 words are marked out with heavy ink}...in your own house on the 10th of October which is earlier than you even requested. As I have already given you my reasons for not coming this fall it is unnecessary to state that I may make sacrifices in visiting you. But on reading your letter I concluded that I would use my influence to do that which I so much desire to do (to visit you). But as yet, the court has not adjourned, and I have not yet got my leave of absence granted, but Capt. Taylor told me that he would not only approve of it, but recommend it, but before I can get it, I must obtain the permission of the Colonel of my Regt. and of the Secretary of War. But should I not arrive by the time specified, do not have anxiety about it. If it be unsuccessful the fault shall not be mine.","There are many very interesting ladies here, and there has been almost a soiree every day since my arrival, and at which I have enjoyed myself well. When I obtain my leave, should I get it, you must not expect me to stay with you more than a month. And I hope that your health will be much improved by that time. You need not write to me, until you receive another letter from me, as I cannot say where I may be any coming day. Remember me to Mr. Arnold, your family, and my other friends. My health I think, is still improving.","Your brother \nT.J. Jackson","Fort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor. Jany 1st 1849","Dear Sister \nI suppose that you begin to think it time, that I should write, but I am not certain that my physician agrees with you about that as he has been cautioning me about confining my mind too much. But at all events, I shall venture to say, that I am still living, and with the blessings of God, hope to live, for some years to come. My physician has pronounced my lungs and liver sound, and that the liver has only been sympathetically affected.","I saw about that claim of [Warren's], and it is worth nothing, the Sheriff having failed to make his certificate. Whilst in Richmond, I called on Mr. Carlisle, and was received by him, in a very cordial manner, and during my stay there, he allowed no opportunity to pass unimproved, in which he could manifest his kindness. The night after I left your house I passed out at the head of the Valley river, and the next morning was in about 17 miles of Huntersville. But not withstanding I reached the Hot Springs too late for the Wednesday's stage, and consequently had to wait until Friday.","I am as you have observed at Fort Hamilton, which is on Long Island about ten miles below the city of New York, and on the east bank of the Hudson River. Remember me to Mr. Arnold, the children \u0026 c.","Your brother \nThomas","Fort Hamilton. Feby 1st 1849","Dear Sister \nI have more than once thought of your request to write to you and give you the fashions, but such would be a difficult thing for me to do as I do not know even so much as the name of the different parts of a ladies apparel. I in the matter of dress agree perfectly with the Parisians (who not only give the fashions for New York City, but for the civilized world) that a person ought to adopt such a style of dress as is most becoming the particular individual and not that which is adopted by the greater portion of mankind, unless it should be at least reasonably suited to your complexion, height, figure \u0026.","I have begun my historical studies having read about one fourth of Ro[bi]ns Ancient History. If Mr. Arnold can prevail on the wagoner who may bring my books to Cumberland, to put the box in the office of Adams \u0026 Co. who have an office in Cumberland, and a train of cars running from there to New York, he will secure them to me more effectually than in any other way. Let the man take a receipt for them, and forward it to me at this place. The box should be marked as follows: Captain T.J. Jackson, care of the Quartermaster in New York City, N.Y. The manner in which the company do business, is to give a receipt when any thing is delivered at the office and then to turn over the article when the receipt is presented, and if the article should get lost to pay the owner for it.","The cholera has entirely disappeared from this place (Quarantine). The weather is quite disagreeable. I caught the rheumatism in your salubrious mountain air, which is harassing me no little. I am gaining strength and flesh. If Mr. Gibson will write to Captain Arnold, who is at Fort Monroe Va I am of the opinion, that he will get some information in relation to the ammunition which was charged to his brother, as he was a lieutenant in Arnold's Company. I am well fixed here, having my rooms both carpeted and decently furnished. Remember me to Mr. Arnold, the family, Aunt White, Uncle, and our other relatives.","Your brother\nT.J. Jackson","P.S. The gold fever is running very high here. I have conversed with Mr. Lo[e]ser, an officer of the Army from California, who says that a person can gather on an average about seventy five dollars per day, and that the climate is most delightful, the thermometer standing at from 60 to 70 degrees. As you may not know much about Thermometers, it may not be amiss for me to state, that the higher the thermometer stands, the warmer the weather is. Fahrenheit's thermometer which is the one commonly used in this country and the one referred to above, stands at 32 degrees when water freezes, at 55 degrees the air is temperate, at 75 degrees the air is at summer heat, at 95 degrees the air is at blood heat, and at 212 degrees the air would be at the temperature of boiling water. From the foregoing you observe that the climate referred to must be charming.","\nT.J.J.","Fort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor April 27th 1849","Dear Sister \nOwing to a desire to secure some catalogs for Mr. Arnold, I have not written earlier. Yesterday, I went to Harper and Brothers Book store; but he had none on hand; but said that he would have in a few days. I obtained one from Appleton's Book establishment and shall forward it by the same mail as this letter. It do not contain all his books, when I shall have obtained one from Harper, I shall also forward it. And if Mr. Arnold shall want any books that may not be found in either of them, let me know what ones they are, and I believe that I can find it in some part of the city.","Your request had not yet been complied with, but I rely on your generosity of character; as my strength has forbid much exercise, and especially walking on the hard pavements of N.Y. city. But I am improving in both flesh and strength and I hope in health also. I am now under the care of one of the first medical men of N.Y. city. I have lately commenced visiting more frequently, and every few evenings receive an invitation to some social party. Yesterday whilst walking through the city, I thought of the pleasure which I would derive from sharing the contemplations of its beauties and wonders with you. Naturally I recalled to mind, and applied to N.Y. what the Frenchman asserted of Paris, when he said that when a man had seen Paris, that he had seen all the world.","In New York may be found all most anything which the inclinations may desire; but peaceful quiet: every thing is in motion, every thing is alive with animation. In its busy throng, none feel the long tedious hour; even the invalid for the time forgets his infirmities, and with wondering admiration contemplates the surrounding scene.","Frequently you are the subject of my thoughts, and if you were only within reach of rapid communication would receive more frequent visits. The weather is moderating here.","Fort Hamilton, N.Y. Harbor, June 12th/49","Dear Sister, \nDoubtless you are expecting an answer to your last, and in truth, not without reason; as I have not written for more than two months. But my silence has not originated from your not replying to my former letters, but is due to other causes, such as weak eyes and pressure of business, as I have to discharge the duties of Quartermaster \u0026 Commissary in addition to my other company duties, and from such causes I have now a number of unanswered letters on hand.","I wish when practicable to write to you once every month, and I do not wish you to reply unless your eyes will admit of it without pain, because I prefer that your health should be preserved to any other Earthly consideration, and I hope that you will not strain your eyes on any account whatever. We can not appreciate our blessings unless deprived of them. My health is improving.","I forward to Mr. Arnold a catalogue of Harper's publications. If there is anything in it which he wishes, I hope that he will not fail to let me know. When you get possession of my books, I wish that you would retain them until I see you, or write relative to them.","I have not subscribed for Graham's magazine, but will do so if you desire. I merely sent a copy in order to see how you would like it. I hope to send you a copy or number(?) of the Lady's Book which some prefer to Graham's, though I can not say which is best, but when you shall have received it, you can judge for yourself.","I have received my commission as Brevet Major, and am gratified that you had an opportunity of doing Judge Lee a favor.","I sent a fifty dollar bank draft to Sylvanus White, with a request that he would pay Miss Caroline Norris a small sum, I think 2.50, 3.00 or 3.50 cts, which she let me have for the purpose of making a small purchase, which I did not make; and as I have heard nothing of him  since, and as some months have elapsed, I fear that something may be wrong. I wish that you would ask Miss Eliza Norris about it, and if Sylvanus has not settled it, I wish that you would. If at any time, you should not receive an expected letter, try and make yourself easy, as in case of any accident happening to me, I have friends who would not fail to give the necessary information.","The Cholera in the city is on the decline. I have no dread of it as I believe that those who keep their system in a healthy state have but little to fear.","Your sincere brother \nThomas","Fort Hamilton, N.Y. Harbor, Monday, July 2/49","My Dear Sister, \nThe morning duties ended, and through the blessings of that all Ruling Being, I'm allowed the privilege and pleasure communing with you. I received some days since, a letter from John White informing me of your visit to him and of the news of his vicinity, but which it is not necessary to mention as I presume that all is probably already known to you. I was gratified to learn that Uncle C.E. had been released from the [illegible], and had left Lewis for a more congenial clime. I also received a letter from cousin Elizabeth [Griss], informing me of the marriage of cousin Indas (her sister), of her own recovered health and of the prospects of her promising brothers Ben and William. She also stated that the health of Aunt and Uncle Williams was good. But she had not heard from you, since my visit. If your eyes should become so, as to allow of your writing without pain, then try and drop her a note for truly she is one of your friends. But I hope that you will not strain your eyes for the purpose of writing to anyone. You can at least send her your card and an occasional messages by some of the Lawyers.","I feel much concern about your eyes, for I fear you will strain them. Remember that the best physicians are opposed to straining that important organ and when it fails or begins to fail naturally that they recommend spectacles. But this should be the last resort, and should only be used when necessary : for instance, some persons can walk about, out of doors and in doors without the light hurting their eyes: but must use this auxiliary in reading. The great objection to spectacles is that when their use is once commenced, it must be generally continued through life. A person when selecting a pair should select the lowest number, which will answer the proposed end and then as circumstances require, increase it. But I would advise you not to use them as long as you can do without them (at the same time avoiding pain).","My eyes were so weak some months since that I could not look long at objects through the window and to look out of doors was frequently painful, though but for a moment, and I was reduced to the necessity of masking my looking glass on account of its reflection, and I could not look at a candle, not even for a second, without pain. I consulted my physician and he told me not to use them, and at the same time to avoid spectacles. I did so and at present can read a letter of three or four pages without feeling any inconvenience of consequence. My health is improving and my strength adhered to my wholesome diet, of stale bread and plainly dressed meat (having nothing on it but salt), that I prefer it now to almost anything else. The other evening, I tasted a piece of bread with butter on it and then the bread without it, and rather gave my preference to the unbuttered bread; and hence I may never taste any more of this once much relished seasoning. And I think if you would adopt for your breakfast a cup of moderately strong black tea, stale wheat bread (wheat bread, raised and not less that 24 hours old) fresh meat, broiled or roasted is best, the yolk of one or two eggs (the white is hardly worth eating as it requires digestion and affords but little nutrition). For dinner the same kind of bread \u0026 meat, one vegetable only, say peas, beans or this years potatoes, and for drink plain water. For tea, the same kind of bread and drink as for breakfast and nothing else, unless you choose a little butter. The great beauty of the foregoing is that it furnishes all the nutrition which food can give and at the same time does not interfere in the digestive process like other substances such as salt meats, cabbage, lettuce, desert (such as pies, preserves, nuts, and all kinds of sweetmeats). Of what I have recommended, you can eat as much as your appetite craves, provided that you take regular meals, and plenty of exercise, say not less than three hours per day. I presume that your daily duties require you to be moving probably that much. Salt meats may be eaten, but fresh is preferable, and I regard green tea \u0026 coffee so injurious to the nerves that you should always prefer water to either. Now if you can make up your mind to adopt the foregoing for one year, I think that you will probably never wish to change it, and that after using such a diet for two or three months that you may experience marked advantage from it, but you must bear in mind that your meals must be at fixed hours. If you arise at seven five or six O'clock and go to bed at nine or ten, then seven would be a good hour for breakfast, one for dinner and seven for tea. And you ought to always retire to bed before eleven. If you should conclude to adopt the forgoing, do not taste other things of which you are fond: unless it be fruits and those should be ripe. I think that a small quantity of fruit eaten when ripe and in the fore part of the day, is advantageous. You should try and forget that you are infirm and pay no attention to your symptoms as most any person can by being too attentive to every little pain.","Remember that good wholesome food taken at proper times is one of the best of medicines. I shall have hopes of your improvement when you have resolved to taste nothing of which you are fond, except such things as I have mentioned. If you commence on this diet, remember that it is like a man joining the temperance society; if he afterwards tastes liquor, he is gone. T.J. Jackson","Fort Hamilton April 1st 1850","My Dear Sister \nYour letter came to safe to hand, and with pleasure its contents were read. During the past month, our stables were burned. All the horses were saved, though mine, with some others, were injured a little. The damage was near four thousand dollars.","I regret to say that circumstances will prevent my return home this summer, but on the 1st of October, I expect to be ordered to Fort Washington, opposite Mount Vernon, where I expect to get a leave, and visit you during some portion of that month.","My health continues to improve. My muscles have become quite solid. My exercises are of a violent character, when the chill blain {chilblain} on my feet do not prevent it. I hope that Little Ann has entirely recovered.","When I make my proposed visit, I shall endeavor to take with me such things as your letter has specified, provided that they are attainable. Some of them may be difficult to get. My past winter has been much more pleasant than the preceding. The weather here is at present delightful; but in a few days it may be the reverse as it is much influenced here on the Sea Board, by the direction of the winds.","On Thursday last, I, in company with 18 others had a grand sleigh ride, it was the best snow of the season, but in 24 hours, there was hardly a trace of it to be found.","Sincerely your Brother \nThomas P.S. Remember me to Mr. A. and family.","Fort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor \nApril 24, 1850","My Dear Uncle, \nI have with pleasure received, and read your very kind letter, but it was a pleasure mingled with pain at seeing those passages, which spoke of the death of friends and relatives. Though the rumor of uncle Cummins' death may be true, yet I cannot believe it without further evidence. I shall write to California and try to ascertain. I hope that no decree will be obtained for settling his property, but should such authority be obtained, then will not some of his friends who have means come forward and prevent its sacrifice. Certainly if he has a friend, now it the time for its manifestation. You spoke of my giving assistance, but my pecuniary affairs are so arranged that I have not ten dollars in cash which I can call my own.","There is no man on Earth, whom I would befriend sooner than Uncle Cummins. Let me know who have betrayed him and in what he has been betrayed, give me a full history of names and facts as soon as possible; and strain every nerve to prevent the granting of the decree. I expect to return home in the Fall, when I will see what can be done; though I fear that I will not be able to do any thing, but I can not tell what good luck I may meet with by that time.","I believe that I will leave my horse in the possession of McLean until then. I am in much better health then when we parted and hope through the blessings of a kind Providence soon to be restored to perfect health. I have not received a single line from California. I have a delightful station and hope to pass a pleasant Summer.","Remember me kindly to Aunt and other relatives and friends. \nYour nephew \nT.J. Jackson","Plattsburg Barracks N.Y. \nMay 10th 1850","My Dear Sister, \nYou observe that I am now on the border of Canada, it is for the purpose of trying some prisoners.","My health is still improving and in a short time I expect to return home to Fort Hamilton. In coming to this place I have passed some charming scenery. This place is on the Western bank of Lake Champlain. I should like very much to visit Montreal and Quebec before returning South, but want of time and money will prevent it. On my way here I saw the old Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point. And in front of this Garrison, was fought the great Naval action of the late war.","Remember me kindly to Mr. A and Family. \nYour brother Thomas","Fort Hamilton N.Y. \nMay 20th 1850","Sir, \nI herewith enclose an Invoice of Public Property, directed to your address, and turned over this day to Genl. H. Whiting, Asst. Qtr.Mstr. Genl.,for transportation.","I am Sir, \nVery Respectfully, \nYour obedient servt. \nT.J. Jackson\n1st Lt. \u0026 Bvt.Maj. 1st Arty. \nA. A. Qtr.Mstr.","To S. Lansing Jr. Esq. \nMil. Storekeeper \nU.S. Arsenal Watervliet Troy","Fort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor","My Dear Sister, \nI have received yours and in reply, can say that my health is still improving. Your requests shall be attended to, but it will be necessary to wait until my arrival; as I know of no safe mode of conveyance. You speak of your fruit and flowers. I cannot indulge in the luxury of the former, but of the latter, I take great interest and I hope that you may always cultivate them. It shows a refined taste to abound in admiration for the beautiful, and it has the additional advantage of endearing children to their home. With pleasure they must through different periods of their lives look back to their garden filled with beautiful flowers. And when they see the same flowers, even in distant countries, how vividly will it recall to mind their home, their Mother, Father, brothers, sisters, and all their early associations. ","I will not get home this summer, but have some hopes of coming in October, but I can not say what the result will be. How can I get through those mountains during the Winter season.","I wish that I could come and spend the entire winter with you, but such I fear will be impractical. Do not make any calculations, but expect me when circumstances will best admit of my taking a leave. I have recently received a letter from uncle John White and Aunt Catherine. The family is well, uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy are dead.","Uncle had recently received a letter from our cousins in California and they say that Uncle Cummins is undoubtedly dead. This is news which goes to my heart, uncle was a father to me.","I want to bring Thomas a good violin, if neither you nor Mr. A. has any objection to his learning to play on one. Remember me kindly to Mr. A. and family.","Your brother, \nThomas","Fort Ontario N.Y. \nAug 10th 1850","My Dear Sister, \nYou are probably surprised at hearing from me so frequently at different points as a member of Courts Martial. I am now about twelve hours from Niagara Falls, and consequently intend visiting them before returning home. I will leave here in the evening and be at the Falls next morning.","The Court will probably remain in session for several days.","Fort Ontario is situated on the lake of the same name and in view of the city of Oswego.","If circumstances permit me to return home to Va. this coming fall, how can I get to your town most conveniently from Washington City. My health is still improving, but is as yet so delicate as to render much regularity necessary, and it is probable that I am more particular in my rules that any person of your acquaintance.","I fear that I will be much exposed in crossing the mountains, unless there is a stage line through from Eastern Virginia. When you write, let me know what kind of flowers, plants, \u0026 are in your garden and what kind you would like for me to bring. I expect that I can obtain almost every description in New York.","I am to commence staying at a water cure establishment this evening where I expect to remain during my stay here. I have great faith in them for such infirmities as mine. I have been for some months adopting it to a certain extent, and with advantage.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and the family.","Your brother, \nT.J. Jackson","West Point N.Y. \nSept. 3rd 1850","My Dear Sister, \nI am again at my first Military station, and a very pleasant visit it is. Here I see objects which recall many pleasant \u0026 agreeable associations of my youth, but it is my lot to meet but few of my comrades of those bygone days. All other things are visible, though changed. One of my former Barracks is torn down and another constructed. But among the existing and unaltered objects are the garden of Kosciuszko, his monument, Fort Putnam, in which Andre was confined and from which Arnold escaped after his unsuccessful attempt to sell his command. Here too is the Plain, the Military works and above all, its grand and lofty mountains. I am on a Genl. C. Martial, which will soon adjourn.","I have been quite unwell and had it not have been for my judicious application of water, I can not say what would have been the consequence.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and family.","Your brother, \nT.J. Jackson","Fort Meade, Fla. \nFeb. 25th 1851","Dear Sir, \nI have just received your communication of the 4th inst. containing the kind proposition of bringing my name before the Board of Visitors of the V. M. Institute as a candidate for the Professorship of Nat. \u0026 Exp. Phil.","Though strong ties bind me to the Army, yet I can not consent to decline so flattering an offer. Please present my name to the Board and accept my thanks for your kindness.","I am sir, \nVery Respectfully \nYour Obt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson","Fort Meade Fla. \nApril 2nd 1851","My Dear Sister, \nYour affectionate letter has been received, and read with much pleasure. I should think from the character of them, (the last few) that your health has improved very much; although you do not say so in so many words.","I have hopes of being able to live near you for a while. I received a letter from Col. Smith, the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington, in which he kindly offers to present my name to the Board of Visitors in June next, as a candidate for the Professorship in Natural and Experimental Philosophy in the Institute. I have accepted his offer; but am unable to say whether I shall be elected. If I knew who would compose the Board, then I could form a better idea. If I have a few friends on it, my chance will probably be good. I consider the situation both conspicuous and desirable. I will be in about 150 or 160 miles from you, will have quarters, and receive twelve hundred dollars per year. Philosophy is my favorite subject. I hope through the blessings of Providence to succeed in securing the Post.","I have heard that the Hon. Joseph Johnson is to be our Governor. Is it Joseph Johnson of Harrison? if so I am much pleased, as he had befriended me on more than one occasion.","I believe that John Stringer will probably be on the Board of Visitors in June next. This information I received by yesterdays mail. Where does he live? I see that Mr. Carlisle has been making two speeches in the convention. I look upon him as one of the promising sons of Virginia. I hope before long to see him in Congress. I am much pleased at seeing cousin Wm. J. Jackson also in the Convention. Indeed I have some hopes that our ancient reputation may be revived.","I might have sent this letter sooner, but I designedly delayed it for to see if yesterday's mail (6th of April) would not enable me to give you some good news, but I did not receive the information which I was waiting for, but in my next I hope to be in possession of agreeable tidings for you, but I am not over sanguine.","I received a few days since, a very kind, and well-wishing letter from Genl. John J. Jackson. When I visit you, I want also to visit him. I find that I have many friends, indeed I have found that all to whom I apply for assistance are ready to give me a helping hand. The generals letter was particularly gratifying to me.","I shall not attempt a Theological discussion with you a present, hoping to see you during the present year, when I hope that you will have all of your questions and ideas prepared for the investigation of your brother.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A., to Aunt White, to Uncle, Cousin John, Uncle Stalnaker and Col. Goff and other friends.","Your brother \nThomas","Fort Meade Florida \nApril 22nd 1851","Col. \nYour letter of the 28th inst. informing me that I have been elected Prof. of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Artillery Tactics, in the Virginia Military Institute, has been received.","The high honor, conferred by the Board of Visitors, in selecting me, unanimously, to fill such a Professorship, gratified me exceedingly.","I hope to be able to meet the Board on the 25th of June next, but fear that circumstances, over which I have no control, will prevent my doing do before that time. For your kindness in endeavoring to procure me a leave of absence for six months, as well as for the interest you have otherwise manifested in my behalf, I feel under strong and lasting obligations.","Should I desire a furlough of more than than one month commencing on the 1st of July next, it would be for the purpose of visiting Europe.","I regret that recent illness has prevented my giving you an earlier answer.","Any communication which you may have to make previous to the 1st of June, please direct to this place.","I am Col. \nVery respectfully \nYour Obt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson","Lexington, VA \nAugust 20th 1851","My Dear Sister \nI am much pleased with my situation. I have commenced my military duties and am reviewing on of my text books. My health has much improved since you heard me say good by.","I sent you a pamphlet a few days since, it was by the request of my old Physician with whom I was residing in the North. He appeared to take a deep interest in me and to be interested in those who were interested in your brother. From him I have learned many important truths concerning health. His names is Lowry Barney. I felt home sick at bidding adieu to his estimable family. Mrs. B. said that I did not appear like a stranger but like a relative, they were more kind than I could have desired.","From my present room which is in the 2d story of the Lexington Hotel. I have a lovely view of Mountain scenery. Lexington is the most beautiful place that I remember of having ever seen when taken in connection with the surrounding country.","I expect to go to the Springs next month with the Corps of Cadets. We shall leave about the 8th and return about the 25th, about the 13th we will arrive at the White Sulphur.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. \u0026 family and to my friends and relatives. I suppose that you had a fine mental feast on Miss B's notes. I designed burning them. Please save me the trouble by doing me the favor","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 8th 1851","My Dear Sister, \nI have had the pleasure of receiving your letter and the articles which you sent to me.","I have seen Mr. Cowen and requested him to call on you, and have made a similar request of Mr. Henderson, whom I esteem very highly. He is the brother-in-law of Col. Smith. I am much obliged for the articles. An opportunity will hardly be afforded for visiting you this winter. I have received a letter from Cousin Margaret Neale: She as well as our other relatives are well.","The academic duties commenced on yesterday week.","My health has through the blessings of Providence been so much improved to enable me to enter on my duties, with which I am delighted.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and family, and to all enquiring relatives \u0026 friends.","And say to Mr. A. that I hope to be able by his assistance to get some fine fossil specimens from his farm when I next visit Beverly. I remember of having seen some beautiful specimens of shells, near the bridge about Mrs. Bakers. These he showed me in 1848.","Your brother \nThomas ","Va. Military Institute \nLexington, Va. Jany. 16th 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter has like every other good, brought with it pain. But I hope that your health will again return among the blessings of Providence to brighten the remainder of your days as well as those of mine.","I have been desirous of writing at an earlier day; but our examination and other duties have prevented my doing so, and even now this pleasing task is performed during the height of the examination. It could be delayed no longer without a degree of pain, which your brother is unwilling to experience on this subject. This trying ordeal will close about Thursday next.","I hope that you will look back if you through your past life and see if you can not find some cause for your afflictions.","Now my dear sister. You are aware that I am troubled about your hopes in relation to the endless futurity. The best plan that I can  conceive for an unbeliever in God, as presented to us in the Bible, is to first consider things in reference merely to expediency. Now considering the subject with reference to expediency only, let us examine whether it is safer to be a Christian or an Infidel. Suppose two persons, one a Christian and the other an infidel, to be closing their earthly existences and suppose that the infidel is right and the Christian is wrong, they will then after death be upon an equality. But instead of the infidel being right, suppose him to be wrong and the Christian right, then will the state of the latter after death be inestimably superior to that of the other. And if you will examine the history of mankind it will be plain that Christianity contributes much more to happiness in this life, than that of infidelity. Now having briefly glanced at this subject, to what decision are we forced on the mere ground of expediency, certainly it is to the adoption of Christianity.","Having made our selection of Christianity, the next point is to consider whether we can believe the teachings of the Sacred volume; if so, then its adoption should of necessity follow. I have examined the subject maturely, and the evidence is very conclusive, and if we do not receive the Bible as being authentic and creditable, we must reject every other ancient work; as there is no other in favor of which, so much evidence can be adduced. Oh Sister! do pray to God for his mercy, and eternal life through our Redeemer Jesus Christ.","I have not yet been able to procure the peaches of which I spoke in my former letter. Cousin Harriet has returned from her visit to Point Pleasant, which was to her very pleasant. Uncle Minor Neale's daughter has returned home, with her grand-father who came north for her. Talk to Thomas \u0026 Grace for me and tell them that their uncle is very much obliged to them and that they must continue to be good children, and do what their mother and father may require of them.","Remember me very kindly to all inquiring friends and Relatives.","I should be much pleased to see a literary institution in Beverly; but I cannot see how to be serviceable to it. If you will state in your next what I would have to do as agent I would be enabled to give a more definite answer.","Your brother, \nThomas ","Va. Mil. Institute \nLexington Va. Feby. 7 1852","My Dear Sister, \nThough much pressed with business and far behind in my correspondence, I can not defer any longer a letter to you. Our examination has closed and academic duties have been resumed.","Next week I hope to take up the subject of Optics. The approaching summer is looked forward to by me with no small degree of interest, as our vacation will commence after the 4th of July.","Your health I hope is completely restored before this time: mine is still delicate. When did you last hear from Parkersburg and how are our relatives and friends? Do you see anything of John White's family. The weather had been extremely cold, but at present it is lovely.","I have not heard from you in weeks upon weeks. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A \u0026 family and to all enquiring friends.","Your brother, \nThomas","V.M. Institute \nLexington, Va. \nFebruary 21st 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour welcome letter including that of our cousin, has been received, and with no small regret do I consider your past afflictions, but we are all the children of suffering sorrow in this world. Whilst it has many pleasures, it is not, nor will not be divested of its cares. Amid affliction, let us hope for happiness. But divest us of hope and how miserable would we be! It has never forsaken me, nor in my humble opinion, never will. However dark the night, I am cheered with an anticipated glorious and luminous morrow. May such ever be your happy lot. No earthly calamity can shake my hope in the future, so long as God is my friend, and on this subject I expect to have a long conversation with you next summer. I feel ashamed of not having written to you earlier, but even now I am debtor a number of letters in other quarters, which in time, have the preference, but my conscience will not be troubled at this species of fraud.","I am glad that cousin stopped with you. I received a letter from cousin Sylvanus White recently in which he states that his location is in Missouri, but for the future, he can not say to what quarter his steps will be directed.","My health has improved. What do you propose doing next summer during my visit. I suppose that plans you have in abundance. How is the family: give my regards to all individually. Tell Thomas that I should like to have him with me sometimes very much \u0026 that he must be at home the next time that I visit him. Remember me to all inquiring friends and relatives. How is Cousin John White and Aunt White.","Your Brother, \nThomas","V.M. Institute Lexington, Va. \nApril 10th 1852","My Dear Sister \nI have nothing which can call for a letter from me at this time except the pleasure of writing to you and to say a word in reference to your mentioned garden seeds, \u0026 c. Tell me the precise kinds of seeds which are desirable and if you can the mode of conveyance for them to Beverly. I might possibly procure some grafts of apricots \u0026 [illegible] if they could only be sent to you.","I sent for my box sometime since, but have not yet obtained possession of it. This is a beautiful day, though the preceding few have been cold and have injured the fruit prospects, particularly the apricots and other early fruit. The plank road from Staunton to Buckhannon, which latter place is about 25 miles distant from here is now under construction, through our town. The stage travels about one third faster on it than on the dirt road.","I am anxiously looking forward to July.","When did you last hear from Cousin Margaret. She appears to have dropped me as a correspondent. I certainly gave her ostensible reason for so doing by not answering her letter more promptly. But this was occasioned by the pressure of other things.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A., the family \u0026 to all enquiring friends and relations.","Tell Thomas and Grace I am not going to allow them to see their Aunt Nancy until they both offer to love me more than her. Tell them that their Aunt does not care about them half as much as I do.","Your brother, \nThomas","V.M. Institute \nLexington, Va. May 1st 1852","My Dear Doctor, \nYour interesting letter has been received and perused with much pleasure. But my matrimonial success as you are ere this probably aware of was a hoax. I suppose that some interested friend thought that I ought to be married and that it would be well to remind me of my duty before efforts would be too late. Frequently your intended, is to be seen with all her prepossessing fascinations. Why do you not come on? Certainly you will be here on the 4th. The weather here is at present beautiful, though for months it has been unseasonably cold.","How are you pleased with Philadelphia? What are Penrose's prospects for distinction in his profession. Of all the cities in this Union, that of the Quakers has my preference. Its public squares, magnificent edifices, it's water works \u0026 c, including that universal task which strikes the eye at all its points, must make it very interesting to all, who are only consulting pleasure.","Trueheart is now in Washington city, engaged in the Coast Survey. There is only one assistant here at present (Stewart). Our appropriation bill has not yet been acted on by the Legislature.","Judge Baldwin is not expected to recover from his recent attack. Judge Brockenbrough will probably be a candidate in place of Judge Baldwin for the Court of Appeals.","Prof. Calhoun of Washington College will leave this coming summer; his successor is so far unknown. Every thing is quiet at present in the Institute and I hope will ever continue so.","There is to be strong [stage] opposition through here this season. Let me here from you whenever a spare moment will permit.","Your sincere friend, \nT. J. Jackson","[On verso; not in Jackson's hand]","Resolved that it is with feelings of the most profound regret that we have heard the announcement of the decease of our fellow student \u0026 associate Dr. [illegible] Weir; whose gentlemanly bearing \u0026 Christian deportment has served not only to endear him to all with whom he came in contact but to render him an ornament and honour to the noble profession of which he was so faithful a votary. Resolved that we do sympathize most sincerely with the bereaved relatives \u0026 friends of his House upon whom this dispensation of Providence has fallen so unexpectedly \u0026 painfully.","Resolved that from respect to his memory we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.","Resolved that a copy of the proceedings of this meeting signed by the Secy. \u0026 Pres. be forwarded to the family of the deceased \u0026 that the same be published in the Richmond \u0026 Alexandria papers.","Va. Military Institute \nLexington, Va. May 14, 1852","My dear Sister, \nYour welcome letter had been received; but you do not give me definite instructions about garden seed, grafts etc. But I should think that it would be useless to get any for you unless they are such as I can convey in person for you may judge of the difficulty of getting anything from Lexington to Beverly from the fact that though I have used effort upon effort to procure the box which you sent to me and have told the stage driver to spare no expense in procuring it, yet from his negligence or from some other cause it has not yet come to hand.","I wish that you would either get Miss H. to take it back to Beverly on her return, or else send a servant with it to the stage office at Staunton and have it sent to me put on the way bill and directed to me at Lexington, Va. to the care of E. Porter.","I have recently received a letter from Cousin Margaret Neale, which states that she is engaged in teaching a school and that all our relations are well and that Cousin Lizzie Neale, daughter of Uncle Minor is on a visit and that she will probably remain North all summer.","I hope that by this time your health is entirely restored. Though my manner of living is very abstemious, yet health has not returned with all its blessings. Yet I am much better than when I last bid you good bye.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. \u0026 family. Tell Thomas and Grace that their aunt does not say a single word about either of them.","The weather had been very pleasant for the past few days, though the present one is not remarkably agreeable as a part of the time is sunshine and a part rainy and the balance is a mixture of both. In Beverly there is probably snow to be seen even this  late in May.","This evening we are to be favored with a vocal concert. I wish that you could accompany me. I believe that as yet you had not been informed of my daily exercise. I have to walk about a mile and a half for each meal: 3/4 to and 3/4 from it. And in the morning I usually walk about a mile and a half before breakfast and in the afternoon about two miles or more before tea.","Your brother, \nThomas","Va. Military Institute \nLexington, Va. June 5th, 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour welcome letter has come safe to hand but I regret that your health is not yet restored though improved at present, let us hope to see the day when you will again enjoy that greatest of earthly blessings in perfection. Do not begin to look for me until the latter half of July. I may be with you in the first part but I can not speak definitely at present.","My box has not yet arrived, but I have spoken to a friend whose family lives in Staunton to endeavor to have his family to forward it. I shall try to get some grafts to take with me.","Is it a fur hat which I am to get for Thomas, if so it would be desirable to have the measure of his head.","The weather is quite cool here this morning though for sometime back it has been very warm.","The people are beginning to visit the Alum Springs.","I wish that you could see our Institute for I consider that it is the most tasty edifice in the state. We have had green peas for sometime and the strawberries are I believe beginning to disappear. But the cherries are just coming in season.","Beverly must be cold enough for all practicable purposes even at this late period. I am enjoying myself more than I have done for some years; but still my health requires much care and rigid regard to diet.","I hope that the news may be true that Uncle Cummins has returned; to meet him will be a proud day in my life. He has certainly been a good friend to me. Have you heard anything from cousin E.J. Jackson.","A bill has recently passed out state Legislature which appropriates 30,000 dollars for the purpose of completing our Barracks. We expect during the coming session to have about 18 or 20 more cadets that at any previous one and when the buildings shall be completed the accommodations will admit of upwards of 200. This past year we had to refuse admission to a large number. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A \u0026 family \u0026 to all inquiring friends and relatives.","Your brother \nThomas \nP.S. I hope that you will not make any calculations as to the manner of passing the present summer until after my arrival at Beverly. T. ","Alum Springs Rockbridge Cty\nJuly 12 1852","I arrived here yesterday in as good health as usual and am delighted with the waters so far. The Springs are crowded there being about four hundred visitors and the accommodations being only adequate for 275 or 300. I succeeded in procuring 1/2 a bed; there being one room for four occupants. In a few days I hope to be better off. Though we have but two beds to 4 persons in my quarters; yet the beds are good, and the servants, and proprietors, and the their assistants are attentive.","Boarding is 10 dollars per week. This water I consider is the water of waters. This place is more crowded than any other in the mountains and I have not heard of a single person who is dissatisfied though my enquiries have been many.","My appetite and digestion have already improved and I indulge rather freely. My dinner was principally bread (which was rather fresh), potatoes and green corn which is by no means digestible. My supper rich corn bread \u0026 the same for breakfast (using butter freely at each meal)","Remember me very kindly to all enquiring Relatives and friends. Your brother, Thomas","This establishment was sold a few days since for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. \nT.J.J.","Lexington Va. \nSept 7th 1852","My Dear Sister, \nA line from you has not even come to hand yet. I hope that this is not a result of ill health. An improvement of health began to reward me for my visit to the Alum Springs, within as I believe less than 24 hours after my arrival there. I remained at the Springs for three weeks and then left with regret.","The checks have not yet come to hand, has the letter containing them been received by you. Our duties at the Institute have been resumed, and things omen well.","I have for months back admired Lexington, but now for the first time have truly and fully appreciated it. Of all the places which have come under my observation in the U. States, this little village is the most beautiful.","In a few days I hope to write a letter to cousin Harriet Murdoc and I shall urge her to leave home next year. She is a lovely lady and if she were not my cousin I might ardently desire her to be my wife. She is so estimable: I feel proud of her as a cousin. I enjoyed myself very much at the springs and would have been delighted to have had her with me.","I wrote to Richard Camden and to Dr. Bland requesting them to join me at the Alum but have heard nothing from either of them.","I hope that the baby has entirely recovered and that your health continues to improve. Remember me very kindly to the family and to all inquiring friends and relatives.","Your brother, Thomas ","Has Cousin Nancy returned home? How is Miss Eliza and Mrs. Hilly? \nT.J.J.","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 9th 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour kind letter has finally come safely to its place of destination. I felt concerned about your long silence, for fear that your health was bad.","I have found on my return home that the peaches here were not so abundant as I had supposed but the apples are at abundance. Though peaches are not so plentiful as I had supposed, yet I have spoken to a person to secure me two or three bushels and if he fails I will endeavor to secure them by sending to Lynchburg, which is near forty miles and through that section I have been informed that there has been no scarcity. I hope that by this time the baby is entirely well and that health and prosperity are among the number of your domestic blessings.","My health has been much improved by visiting the Alum Springs. I have been and am still using the water, but its effects are not so good as when used at the Springs.","Cousin Harriet has written me a letter which I prize very much, it speaks the purity of her character. I wish that I could be with her during my leisure moments. They would pass so delightfully under her pure and elevating influence.","Cousin Margaret is married, though of this you have probably already been informed. She is the wife of the person to whom I believe you alluded when we were at Parkersburg. Aunt would not consent to her being married at home and she was consequently married at Uncle William Neale's.","The weather here is very warm and the ground is quite dry.","What news have you from the letter containing the drafts. I wish you would let me know as soon as convenient, whether there is any hopes of getting possession of them. Let me hear from you as soon as convenient.","John Gittings is doing very well.","Remember me very kindly to each member of the family and to all enquiring relatives and friends.","Your brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nOctober 25th 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour very kind letter has come safe to hand and I am glad to learn that you are enjoying as many blessings as still fall to your lot. I hope that by the time of the receipt of this that the children will all be in perfect health.","George Lurty has been here for about two weeks. He and Mr. Harrison (son of Wm. Harrison of Clarksburg) design taking a course of law lectures this winter under Judge Brockenbrough.1   George is a young man of very fine mind, and I hope that he will acquit himself with much credit this winter. A young Mr. Stribling from Point Pleasant is also here. He is brother to the Miss S. of whom I presume you have ","1Now, Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia. heard cousin Harriet Murdoc frequently speak. Cousin Harriet I regard as being one of the sweetest ladies with whom I have ever met. I wish that we could be together frequently. I hope that she will make a visit next summer to this most beautiful of places. How sweet it is to meet with congenial spirits!","I wish that you would forward me the checks by the first mail as I am in need of them. The peaches have not yet come to hand but as soon as they do I will forward them without delay.","I weighed yesterday one hundred and seventy two pounds and a fraction. This is six pounds more than any former weight. My health has much improved and I hope that through the blessings of God, I will ultimately enjoy perfect health. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A and family and to all enquiring friends.","Your brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nNovember 11, 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter has been received with its enclosures, but it had brought sorrow to my heart to learn that you health is unusually delicate. My dear sister, my concern for you is great. This concern is not restricted to you whilst in this world, but it extends into the unending future, and my continual prayer is that you will return into the fold of God. My dear sister, if you will but seek God in the bible conditions he will give you peace and comfort while all the powers on Earth can not de[liver] and the hopes of a coming immor[tality] will make all the ills of life supportable under every circumstance. Your mother prayed for you and I believe that the same may be said of your brother Warren. And can it be that the prayers of them and myself united, will not be heard by \"Our Father in Heaven.\" I fear that you concern yourself too much about the things of this life. ","I expect that you have probably been devoting too much care to the articles which you spoke of forwarding to me. Now do not think any more about me in relation to them, but bear in mind that I have plenty of everything except health and that this has much improved.","I hope that health will return to you with all of its blessings. I have written twice to cousin Harriet since we parted. I do think her one of the sweetest ladies. I wish that I could be in her society more frequently than circumstances will permit.","We have had a lovely fall in this portion of the state. My kindest regards to Mr. Arnold's family, all inquiring friends.","Your brother, Thomas","P.S. This morning I fired ten guns from the Battery of Artillery in commemoration of the origin of the Institute. This day, thirteen years it went into operation and it is now in a very flourishing condition, so much so that we cannot accommodate all the applications.","Lexington, Va. \nDecember 11th, 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour kind letter has received the perusal of a brother and I hope that though ill health is your present lot, that notwithstanding, you will continue a buoyancy of spirits and not give way to surrounding troubles. I too am a man of trouble, yet let the oppressing load be ever so great it never sinks me beneath its weight.","I trust that this will find you improving if not well. Our session will have its semi-annual examination in the early part of the coming January. When did you last hear from Cousin Harriet Murdoc. A cadet from Point Pleasant tells me that she had been there on a visit, but that she has returned home.","Lexington has been very gay for some time back, owing to the marriage of one of the daughters of the late Governor McDowell. The weather is quite inclement at present.","You must talk to Thomas and Grace for me and tell them that their uncle frequently thinks of them and that he would be very glad to have them with him. But that he does not like bad children and always talk to them for me in such a manner as to make them better. I suppose that you have heard of Cousin Margaret Neale's marriage.","I am very busy this winter with studying and hearing recitations, having not only to prepare on Natural Philosophy and Artillery, but to be in the section room three and four hours per day additional. My spare time is given to reading and to other sources of improvement.","Your brother, \nThomas","Va. Military Institute \nLexington, Va. \nFebruary 1st 1853","My Dear Sister, \nI hope that ere this your health has improved and that the returning spring will reanimate your feelings, and suggest the idea that it is but the symbol of the endless beauties and enjoyments of the world to come. The passage of Scripture from which I have derived sufficient support whenever applied is in the following words \"acknowledge God in all thy ways and he shall direct thy paths.\" What a comfort is this!","My Dear Sister, it is useless for men to tell me that there is no God, and that his benign influence is not to be experienced in prayer, when it is offered in conformity to the Bible. For some time past, not a single day has passed by without my feeling his hallowing presence whilst at my morning prayers. I endeavor to live in accordance with the above passage which means as I understand it, in all thy ways acknowledge God and he shall take care of you in all respects.","What better protector can we desire that one who is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent and who hath promised that he will take care of us in all things, and in addition to all this the pledge coming from One who cannot lie.","Our weather here has been quite cold for sometime back, but at present it is very beautiful; too much so to be of long duration I fear. Persons I believe have generally filled their ice houses.","I rather begin to despair of the peaches as I have not seen a dry one to my recollection since returning home.","You remember that during the past summer I was very much reduced in flesh, at present I have more than desirable and sometimes endeavor to reduce it, but the nervousness with which I have been so much troubled and the disagreeableness of cold feet induce me to adhere to the indulgence of the palate. But my dishes are very plain: generally brown bread is the principle article for Breakfast and Tea and sometimes I probably do not taste meat for more than a month and I have not to my recollection used any other drink than cold water since my return home, and hope that such may continue to be the case.","I heard from Judge Allen a few days since: Cousin Mary is well, one of her daughters is rather ill. I met the daughter at the Alum Springs during the past summer. She is a beautiful girl.","Though I desire to hear from you frequently; yet I never wish to do so when there doing so, requires that your eyes should be tasked. To know that you are destroying or endangering the happiness of yourself, and those around you, produces more pain than the receipt of a letter cam compensate for.","Cousin Harriet Murdock was well when her last letter was written. A letter from her is daily expected.","Your Brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nApril 1st 1853","My Dear Sister, \nTime as it passes brings me to the renewal of the pleasant duty of writing to my sister, though there is nothing here of which I am aware that can be of interest to you, beyond what may be felt in an only brother. Let pleasure result from the mere act of writing to you. Our lives have been checkered in a most marked manner and we are still, notwithstanding all the ill omens of our youth, living even beyond the usual period of human life and I trust that before us are the brightest of our days. In taking a retrospective view of my own life, each year has opened as I consider, with increased promise and with my present views, the future is holding richer stores in reserve. Could you only believe with myself then would you also bear the present with patience and look forward to the future with a calm serene and pleasurable delight.","I too have crosses, and am at times deeply afflicted! But however sore may be the trials they lose their poignancy, and instead of producing injury I feel that I am but improved by the ordeal. But how is this accomplished? By throwing myself upon the protection of him, whose law book is the wonderful Bible. My dear sister I would not part with this book for countless universes. I feel ready to make every sacrifice to carry out the will of him who so loved us, as to give his only begotten son to die for me. How exceedingly great must have been that love!","The more I learn, the more dear does the precious volume appear to me. O Sister, if you would only pray! If you would only become religious! I derive much pleasure from morning walks, in which is to be enjoyed the pure sweetness of caroling birds.","The weather is delightful at present, and our peach trees are beginning to bloom, and in the course of a few more weeks, the forests will be clad with verdure.","Judge Brockenbrough's law school has closed its session and George Lurty has returned home; after having passed a profitable winter. If he will only make the best of his facilities, a brilliant career may be expected as his reward. He possesses talents of a high order.","I have not heard from Cousin Harriet for a long time. It appears she has forgotten me.","Sometime since, Cousin Sylvanus wrote to me, and stated that he was at home, but expected in a few days to leave for the west. Talk to the children for me as I would were I with you. Remember me very kindly to the whole family and to all enquiring relatives and friends.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington Rockbridge County, Va. \nApril 15th 1853","My Dear Sister, \nOur spring is opening beautifully, though it is said to be late. I wish that I could only be with you this evening, ah! Not this evening only, but many evenings. I am invited to a large party to night and among the scramble, expect to come in for my share of fun. My health is still improving and in a few months through the blessing of an all kind providence, I hope to be well, at least so much as people usually are.","I wish that you would send me by the return mail the daguerreotype which I had taken in New York after having shaved. The one with the beard on, was taken at New Orleans soon after my return from Mexico. This last one I wish you to keep safely as I prize it highly. If you remember, I gave you two others one being taken with a stern countenance, and the other with a smile, it is the smiling one which I want and don't fail to send it well enveloped, by the first mail. If you wish it to be returned, I will try and do so in a few months or else a better one in its stead; as I think your brother is a better looking man than he was when that was taken. It may be that you have not got the one which I had taken with the beard on, if not it is lost. I am anxious to get Father's, in order to have a facsimile of it taken, but do not trust it to the mail. I believe you let Cousin Harriet have the grim looking one, which I gave you, ungrateful girl that she is. I am going to write to her in a few days such a letter as such conduct in a pretty cousin merits.","I hope that you are out of bed, and able to enjoy the comforts of domestic life. Kiss the children and tell them a great many things such as their uncle would tell him were he in their company.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all the family and to all enquiring relatives \u0026 friends. Should any person be coming here, I would be glad to get my Blair's Rhetoric.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nJune 6th 1853","My Dearest \u0026 only Sister, \nYour melancholy letter has brought tears to my eyes. Yet I would never have you conceal anything from me because of the pain which it may cause me. If your health is really as you state, I would rather know it. My dearest sister, with tears in my eyes and a heart devoted to my God, I look into the future beyond the limits of this transient life of care; and see the dark gloom which is to exist throughout infinite duration. That whilst I am \"to shine like a star in the firmament for ever and forever,\" you are to be assigned to unending misery.","What my dear sister is this life, and all its joys, compared to that which is to come. How happy would I be did I but know that beyond this probationary life we should be together for ever more, there with those who have gone before us, to enjoy endless happiness. My sister, do reflect upon my course of life, think and see if I have ever erred since arriving at mature age, and then consider how I could ever have been satisfied of the truth of the Gospel; unless it is true. Have I ever erred in the affairs of this life? Remember too what strong irreligious influences have been brought to bear on me and yet in spite of all opposing obstacles, I am one of the most devoted of Christians.","Will you not have some faith in the prayers of a dying mother \u0026 brother? My dearest sister, do throw yourself into the hands of God. Throw yourself upon his mercy, repent of your sins and believe that the father will accept your prayers, and forgive your transgressions, for the sake of his son's merits. Remember that he hath said that they who come unto him he will in nowise cast off.","I shall leave here as soon as my vacation shall permit and hope to be with you by the 12 of July if not before. I had designed making you a visit this summer, but did not know whether it would be before or after my return from the North. I have business which calls me to New York City this summer and I was desirous of going some more distant places.","You speak of Dr. Bosworth's son. I wish that it was in my power to do him a service but being here as Professor, I ought not to abuse my trust in any way. I wrote to the Doctor in reference to his son, but I believe omitted to state that in his letter to the superintendent of the Institute he should state that he was unable to educate his son himself. When he calls to see you, I wish that you would mention this to him \u0026 also tell him that Col. Samuel L. Hayes is on the new Board of Visitors for your place.","I most sincerely hope that his son will get the appointment and if there is anything which I can do for him consistent with my duty as Professor, it shall be done with a great deal of pleasure.","Your brother, \nThomas","Rockbridge Alum Springs \nAugust 3rd, 1853","My Dear Sister, \nI arrived here yesterday in good health, and expect to leave for the North this evening, via Lexington. There are about five hundred visitors here at present, and the accommodations are nearly exhausted, and in a few days it is quite possible that persons from necessity will be turned off. I hope that Stark has quite recovered. Remember me very kindly to all the family, and to all other enquiring relatives and friends. Say to Mrs. [Hillie/Hellee] that I saw Judge Brockenbrough, but that as he is not a Freemason, I shall try elsewhere. I expect to be in Staunton tomorrow and hope to be able to find some influential Mason there who will attend promptly to the business. I endeavored to do so when coming through Staunton, but did not succeed. I intend to press the matter until some definite action shall have been taken upon the subject.","Say to Dr. Bosworth that I saw John1 yesterday, and that he was well with the exception of a sore leg. I asked him if he had written home, and he said that he had not done so, that he did not wish to, because of his leg being sore. I advised him to write and say nothing about his leg as it would be better to let them hear from him, though he should say nothing in respect to this. His leg did not appear to trouble him much, he was going about the encampment and did not appear much lame. He told me that he would write. If you should say anything to the Doctor about John's leg, tell him to have no concern about it. But probably it would be best to say nothing about the subject of health. I am scarce of paper. Tell Miss Eliza that she must be on the look out for something in relation to me, and in reference to which she called my attention.","Your brother, \nThomas","Say to Doctor Bosworth that I did not hand in the list for John, because of its having already been done.","Lexington, Va. \nOctober 19th, 1853","My Dear Sister, \nSometime since when Mr. Tanner the Daguerreian was passing through here on his way to Beverly, I availed myself of his kindness to send you and Grace and Thomas the little purchases which I made last summer and I hope that they reached you safely. I should have sent Father's miniature also, but upon reflection thought it would be better to defer doing so until a more favorable opportunity should present itself. I hope that Mr. Tanner called to see you, he is a very worthy person and one in whose integrity I have much confidence. The weather here is beautiful and I am enjoying like. To me my wife is a great source of happiness. She has those requisites of which I used to speak to you, and sends her love to you. Tell Mrs. [Hillie] that I have not yet learned the result  result of the application; but that it shall be followed up until some answer shall be obtained.","In my last letter, I spoke of being in Philadelphia. We remained there from Saturday until Monday, when we proceeded to West Point where I was delighted with my easy associations: The beautiful plains, the frowning ruins of Fort Putnam, the majestic river, and magnificent scenery all conspired to enhance my happiness which had already been of a high order. The ladies1 also were much pleased with it.","After remaining there until about 12 o'clock next day, we resumed out route for Niagara Falls. This of all natural curiosities is the most sublime and imposing which has ever come under my observation. We put up at the Cataract House, which is on the American side, and the next morning crossed over to Goat's Island which separates the Falls into two parts, that point on the East of the Island is called the Transcript\nAmerican Falls and that on the West side the Canadian. The latter is much the larger, by reason of the greater quantity of water which passes down on this side of the island. The Canadian falls are called the horseshoe falls from their resemblance to a horseshoe, the toe being up stream. When looking at this wonder of nature I desired to be left to my own interrupted thoughts, it lulls the mind and forbids interruption, it calls on the mind for its entire and undivided contemplation. More of this in my next. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. the family and all enquiring friends \u0026 relatives.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nNovember 30th 1853","My Dear Sister, \nI hope that upon the receipt of this that you will be induced to break your long silence. Do not think that because I am married that I would not be glad to receive a letter from you. I am going to the wedding of one of my old bachelor friends this evening. His name is Massie1, a graduate of the Va. Mil. Institute; the lady is Miss Sophonisba B. McDowell, daughter of the late governor McDowell.","At present my health is influenced by a cold in the head; but to such things in my own case, I attach but little importance, for with care they are dissipated in a few days. My wife is in good health, and sends her love to you \u0026 the family.","Things here are working smoothly, the weather is fine, and I am much pleased with the coming prospects. Give my love to Mr. A. and the rest of the family. Tell Mrs. Hillie that I saw the gentleman to whom I made application in her case, but a few days since, and that he that he had not been able to do anything for her as yet, but on account of the recent expenses of the lodge; but that he was certain that he would get twenty dollars at least, and that he would be in Richmond this winter, and that he would bring her case before the grand lodge of the State. But tell her not to be too sanguine about success for fear that she may be disappointed. In my opinion, something will be done for her, but how much it is impossible to say.","I believe that at the close of my last letter I was making some remarks upon Niagara, and I had probably finished them. After leaving there, we proceeded in a carriage down the Niagara River for a few miles to Lewiston, where we took a steamer and proceeded to cross Lake Ontario on our way to the St. Lawrence River, and at dawn the next morning we were around a cluster of islands called the thousand islands, which present an extremely beautiful aspect and they are probably a thousand in number, some almost covered by bare and rugged rocks and crops and the other beautifully varied with forests of Northern growth. I enjoyed the scene much! Very much! During the day, we passed through the perilous rapids of that remarkable river. In passing one of them we took on board a special pilot of large an athletic dimensions. After thus passing a very pleasant day, we arrived safely at Montreal. To be remembered to all inquiring relatives \u0026 friends is the request of your only brother, \nThomas ","P.S. You may form some idea of one of the rapids from the circumstance that though we were on a high decked steamer, yes the spray was thrown extremely over her prow and so as to fall upon her deck.","Lexington, Va. \nFebruary 14th 1854","My Dear Sister, \nYour long looked for letter arrived at last. I am much pleased at having another niece and hope that she may prove as pretty and interesting as Grace. I hope that you may not have a return of the sore mouth, but that better health may bless you than in past years.","It is very singular that Mr. Tanner neglected to give you the things entrusted to him, possibly he changed his route after having seen me and did not pass through Beverly.","I wish that I could get Tom some suitable books here. I may have an opportunity of getting some by the time that any person from this place goes to Beverly.","I send you a lock of Ellie's hair which she reluctantly parts with because of its color, which she hopes may prove more acceptable to your taste than it has ever been to hers. My message to you is that you must prize it very highly as being the token of a sister's love and from a brother's wife.","Send us a lock from your hair and also one from Grace. Tell her to give me the prettiest she has so that I may look at it when I am so far off that I cannot see her pretty face. Tell her furthermore that I have told her Aunt that Grace is very pretty \u0026 her conduct much as good as her face.","I have not yet heard of any money being collected for Mrs. Hillie and I feel uneasy about it; yet I have strong reassurances that something will be done, and I shall press the matter until a definite answer shall have been obtained, and the result I will inform Mrs. Hillie of immediately. Ellie joins me in love to you and the family.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nMarch 4th 1854","My Dear Sister, \nYour kind letter was gladly received, and read. Permit me to congratulate myself on being the Uncle of another niece as pretty as Grace. I hope that you will accept my kindest congratulations and give the same to Mr. Arnold. As yet I have heard nothing of Mr. Tanner.","I hope that Mrs. Hillie is improving in health. I am anxious about her claim, no recent account has been given me in reference to it. Should nothing be reported to me before summer, I shall go to Staunton in person and see about it. Until that time my occupation requires me to be at the Institute.","We have recently been called to mourn the death of my mother-in-law, she without any apparent uneasy concern passed in to that unseen world where the weary are at rest. Her life was such as to attract around her many warm friends, and if she had any enemy in this world it was and continues to be a secret to me. Hers was a Christian life and hers was a Christian death. She had been afflicted with rheumatism for several months previous to the close of her life and on Saturday preceding her death she had the return of hernia which had formerly afflicted her. On the 23rd of February about 3 o'clock P.M. her husband told her that her end had come. She asked how long she could live and he told her two or three hours, and although the Physicians had the same day pronounced her symptoms favorable, she appeared perfectly reconciled. She said that she was not afraid to die and that she found Jesus precious to her soul. [text at left margin] She asked us to kiss her and told her children to live near to Jesus and to be kind to one another. When asked by one her daughters what they should do without her, she replied that the Lord would provide. She was strongly attached to her family and [they] to her; yet she appeared to have no concern about what would become of herself or family, such was her complete confidence in the promises of the Bible. She felt assured that God would provide for her family and she felt that she was going to her saviour, with whom she expected to enjoy unending happiness. Her death was no leaping into the dark. She died with the bright hope of an unending immortality of happiness.","My sister, Oh! That you could thus live, then might you thus die. Do you not remember how much you are concerned about your children when you apprehend the approach of a dying hour. Do my sister turn to God and cast all your care in Jesus. I believe that you had our Mother's and Warren's prayers and now you have mine, and more than mine. My Dear Sister, do seek religion.","Remember me very kindly to each member of the family, my wife sends her love also.","Remember me to all enquiring relations and friends.","Your brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nApril 7th 1854","My Dear Sister, \nAs I received your letter day before yesterday, and was desirous of answering it by the return mail, I could only say a few words. I am not certain whether the physician mentioned in your letter, was the same I have heard of as the lecturer in the North, or not; if he is, as I before stated, I should not much admire his character, though he might be a good doctor notwithstanding. Yet I would not like such a man for my physician, if I could get a good physician whose moral character would receive my approbation. If this is not the lecturer, I know nothing about him.","I hope that by the time you receive this that your health will have much improved. But my sister, be that as it may, do turn to God, and obey the teachings of the Bible. If you do not believe its teachings at least obey its doctrines and I believe that God will give you faith. Make but the effort, and resolve to do what it teaches to the close of life, and then you may expect death to be disrobed of its terrors. Remember that you have your brother's prayers, and I hope those of several members of my wife's family, and I believe that you also received the prayers of our Mother and Brother.","I received a letter a few days since from Aunt Clementine Neale. She and Uncle Alford had been south to see Uncle Thornton and Wirt, but a short time before they reached Uncle Thornton's Wirt had gone to California. She tells me that Wirt is a very tall man, and that Uncle Thornton has a very high opinion of him. Uncle Minor's wife lost her last husband in New Orleans some months since and she is consequently again thrown upon her father's protection. I have also received a letter from Uncle John White; his health has improved and that of his family is generally good. Uncle George White's family at last account was well.","My dear sister do try and follow your Brother's council now and remember that this letter is prayed over by him, that it may be the means of your eternal happiness. Let me hear from you soon.","Your affectionate Brother, \nThomas","Lexington, VA \nApril 11th 1854","My Dear Sister, \nLast night I received a letter from Uncle John White, in which the states that Uncle Madison is not willing to have Uncle Cummins' property sold so far as to pay off his (Cummins) debts and that Madison is opposed to having the mills rented out again, but is trying to get them into his own hands, and he already had got the negroes from Jacob Jackson. Uncle John thinks that the property ought to be sold so far as to pay off Uncle Cummins' debts and the remainder to be divided among the heirs, and I think that such is the proper course. He offers to do the best he can for you and me provided we wish him to do so. I have offered to give him my interest as an heir because I was afraid that in going to law I might spend more than my interest would be worth. I wish you would let Uncle John know whether he shall do anything for you or not. I hope that by this time all is well with you. Ellie joins me in love to yourself and family.","Your brother, \nThomas","V.M. Institute \nLexington, Va.","My Dear Sister, \nI have in vain waited for your reply to several letters; if you can not write barely enclose me your card or anything to tell me that you are still among the living. Doctor White left your presents for me with a friend of mine and they have come safely to hand and for which I am much obliged. I regret that he did not call and see me or at least let me know of his being in town in order to give me an opportunity of seeing him and it would have given me an opportunity of returning father's miniature. I have not seen Mr. Tanner since he passed through Beverly; but I suppose that he delivered to you some books for Thomas.","Tell Mrs. Hilley that I have not been able to get anything for her as yet, but that the necessary steps have been taken and that we must await the result which she shall be made acquainted with.","I am a candidate for the Professorship of Mathematics in the University of Va. I am well pleased with my present position, yet the other is more desirable both by reason of its being more prominent, and its being about three thousand dollars. The professor is elected by the Board of Visitors for the University of Va.","We have had some very cold weather here during the past few days but at present it is very fine.","My wife has had the left side of her face partially [paralyzed]1","Your brother, \nThomas","P.S. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all the family and inquiring relations and friends. T.J.J.","Lexington, Va. \nMay 2nd 1854","My Dear Sister, \nI chanced to be at the Hotel yesterday when Doctor White was passing through town and was much pleased at meeting him; it served to some extent the purpose of seeing you; as I thereby had an opportunity of seeing someone who had recently been with my sister. He told me that you had written to me and after the Post Office had opened I received your letter. The mass of which you speak I would send to you, had the Doctor not have procured it before seeing me, he told me that he had found it in the shop of some doctor as he was coming to Lexington. Should you wish any more at any time, let me know and I will procure it for you. I do hope that little Tom is free from that dreadful disease the scrofula. I trust that your apprehensions may prove groundless but it always best to be wide awake, and not permit ourselves to be taken by surprise.","I hope that your health may continue to improve. The poor little Babe what can be the matter with it? I suppose that it is difficult to decide in so young a child, but let us hope for the better while we continue to be prepared for the worst.","Ellie's face has not yet entirely recovered; but I am of the opinion that time will effect a perfect restoration.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all enquiring relatives and friends. Tell Thomas and the other children, that I love them, and that they must be good children. Ellie joins me in love to you all.","Your brother, Thomas","P.S. Tell Thomas that I am sorry that he is sick, and that I wish that I could do something for him. T.J.J.","Lexington, Va. \nJune 12th, 1854","My Dear Sister, \nYour sorrowful letter came safe. Your loss is one which I have never been called upon to bear up under; I can well conceive of the tender union which is thus sundered. You have my sympathy [note 1] and I wish I could point you successfully to the source of consolation. I have [entrusted?] the hair to Ellie's keeping. I am not certain that we will be able to come to Beverly this summer; though, should we do so, I will write to you before hand. I am glad to hear that the other children are doing so well. Enclosed is the ribbon. I hope that it will please you, it was the prettiest that Ellie could find. Should there be any other article that I can procure you, it will give me pleasure to do so. I am not certain about my election; but be the result as it may, my friends have acted nobly in my cause.  [note 2] I am very much pressed at this time with studies and letter writing; though a few more weeks will close our session. Tell Doctor B. that his son is in good health. All of my wife's family are at home now, with the exception of one brother, who is in Pa. One of her brothers who is a lawyer in Philadelphia has brought home his bride; having married last Thursday.","I am endeavoring to get an answer about Mrs. Hilley's money: and if I do not get it soon I shall go and see about it in person, and will have the matter settled either one way or the other. Remember me to her and to all my other friends.","Your brother \nT. J. Jackson \nRemember me very kindly to each member of the family and to my other relations. \nTJJ","[Note 1 - Reference to the death of Laura's infant daughter, Laura Zell Arnold (b. Dec. 1853 d. May 1854).]\n[Note 2 - Reference to Jackson's pending application for a professorship at the University of Virginia. Shortly after this letter was written, the University's Board awarded the position to another candidate.]","My Dear Sister, \nEllie \u0026 myself hope to be with you this day week (Saturday).","I wish you would say to Mrs. Hillie that I have failed in my efforts to procure her any assistance. I much regret this. I do not know of any person belonging to the Staunton Lodge who would have been more likely of success than Mr. Watts, the gentleman to whom I entrusted it.\nYour Brother Thomas ","My dear Laura, \nThe Major is so busy with his duties at the Institute that he has commissioned me to finish this letter for him. Indeed, I have scarcely seen him today. He wishes me to say to you that he hopes you will not exert yourself by making any preparations to receive us; he does not want you to weary yourself or injure your health on our account. The weather is so extremely warm just now that we quite fear the ride in stage, but we hope to find it cooler further among the mountains.\nYours affect. \nEllie Jackson","Excuse this hasty note as I am much pressed with business. Mr. Bledsoe of Kentucky was elected at the University to the chair for which I was a candidate.","Healing Springs, Va. \nJuly 24th 1854","My dear Laura, \nWe intended to have written last week to you concerning our journey and safe arrival here, but it was postponed from day to day as such things often are. The journey over the mountains was exceedingly tiresome to me, as the road over the Cheat Mt. had been newly macadamized \u0026 the load was heavy for two horses. We had a very agreeable companion","[at top of page]","The Major says they did not know when they would make any mass at the Bath Alum, but he says if you want it he will direct them to send you a keg of it, but he expects the transportation will cost a good deal. companion with us, whose vivacity and intelligence beguiled our way very much. His name was Henry O. Middleton \u0026 he is a great land owner \u0026 speculator. Much of his talk was about land. It was nine o'clock when we reached Monterey and we left it at two in the morning, so we did not have very much rest-- but by lying down on the seat with my head on the Major's knees \u0026 Mr. Middleton's overcoat for a pillow I rested somewhat \u0026 did not feel the jolting so terribly as I did sometimes. At Yager's where we dined, they had according to the Major's request a fine dish of trout and I can assure you we did full justice to them. We did not go all the way to Staunton on Saturday, but stopped 15 miles short of it at Dudley's. From there the landlord brought us over to Oakland on the other turnpike. There we stayed over Sunday and on Monday evening we took the stage again. That night we slept at Cloverdale \u0026 the next day we came on here, stopping to breakfast at the Bath Alum.","The Major inquired there for the mass according to your wish but they had none and were making none. There were very few visitors there.","We reached these Springs about noon on Tuesday. A good many people have come since we did and now I suppose there are 50 or 60 here. The water is disagreeably warm to drink, but is very pleasant to bathe in. I drink about 5 glasses a day \u0026 the Major drinks more. They keep an excellent table and we get the very nicest brown bread, plenty of venison \u0026 other meat and twice they had tomatoes, but they were brought from Richmond. They have been examining my face this morning \u0026 I think it is a little improved.  I let the water run over it when I was in the bath. The Major thinks the water is doing him good. He joins with me in sending love to you \u0026 the children \u0026 compliments to Mr. Arnold.","Yours Affect.\nE.J. Jackson","Lexington, Va. \nNov. 14th 1854","My dear sister \nYou must excuse this short letter and also my not having written to you at an earlier day, for my eyes have become so bad as to make me very careful with them. You wrote to me that should your health not prevent your coming to see me that I might have expected your arrival several days since. I went to the Hotel to see whether you had attempted such a journey. Though I would like to see you, and appreciate your very sisterly affection, yet I would not like for you to attempt coming over such a road, with all its harassments, so do not attempt it. When my next vacation vacation will enable me to leave (which I cannot do now without neglecting my duties) I trust that God will again permit me to see your face.","My Dear Ellie thought to pass over the stage route from here to Beverly was a hard undertaking for her. After she returned home she was pleased with her visit. She has now gone on a glorious visit though through a gloomy portal. Her companion are of the glorified Host. I look forward with delight to the day when I shall join her. Religion is all that I desire it to be. I am reconciled to my loss and have joy in hope of a future reunion where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. I am much obliged to you for you kind desire to come and stay with Ellie.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas.","Lex. Va. \nFeby 20th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nI have learned with pleasure that your health has improved and I hope that you may not for many a day to come {need} any more medicine. I have gone to both of our book stores but in neither one could be found the books which you require. If you desire it and will let me know I will get one of our merchants when in Philadelphia next month to get them if they are to be had. The spelling book is here but the others I doubt whether they will ever be here unless specially ordered.","I have just written to Wirt I to have done so some time since but have been prevented by my eyes. He is at Mount Vernon Indiana where he recently returned from California. He saw hard times and was glad to get back even with his life, though he brought some money $340 dollars.","My eyes are improving but still I have to be careful with them, the spots continue to float before them. I am obliged to you for your kind suggestion not to hurt them even in writing to you. Maggie has been in Philadelphia for about three months for her health. Is there anything of Dear Ellie's which you would like to have, her pencil, her glasses or anything else?","Love to all. \nYour affectionate brother, Thomas.","[Note: the last page of this document contains a handwritten copy of a letter not in our collection]","Lexington Va \nJanuary 24th 1854","My Dear Sister \nMy eyes have improved so that I hope to be able sometim next month to write you a letter.  I received your letter yesterday.  Maggie is in Philadelphia.","Your affectionate \nbrother Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nMarch 20th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nI sometime since received a letter from Wirt in which he stated that he was at Uncle Alfred Neales, and that he intended going to your house as soon as the weather should settle. He requested me to answer him immediately directing my letter to him at Beverly. I at once replied and I suppose that the letter has reached its destination ere this. He writes a good hand and a sensible letter. He expresses his intention of going to California or his desire to do so. This I","[text below continues from page 4; it appears on the left and top margins of page 1]","here but I am unable to select for fear that you may have them or that they may not suit your taste. Remember me very kindly to Wirt when he arrives, to Mr. A., to all the family and to all enquiring friends and relatives.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","hope he will relinquish. I am inclined to the belief that he would probably do as well by making Civil Engineering his profession as at any thing else to which he could turn his attention under present circumstances. But of this I can not speak definitely. He must judge of this for himself. Try and get him to stay with you if you can, until I come and get him to study arithmetic \u0026 geography and history: and for this purpose lend him Rollin's ancient history. If Wirt will study Latin I will give him lessons during the summer and put him in the way of learning it so that he can teach Thomas.","I will also if he will consent to do so give him instruction in the different sciences, of Algebra, Geometry and in Engineering and other branches of necessary education and bring with me the necessary books. If he thinks that it will take up too much time for a perfect education, he can take enough for an Engineer in the course of a few months. He can then commence the practice on some of our internal improvements. I have an idea that he might succeed well in this sphere of life. He could whilst practicing his profession make himself a good historian, but it would be the safer plan to get a good education before he commences the practice of the profession.","I hope that for the present Wirt will conclude to teach and then he can as he progresses with his education decide on his profession. I am anxious to know as soon as practicable his determination. I think that the plan of staying in Beverly and taking up a school is the proper one for him if all things are favorable to it, so far as obtaining Mr. Arnold's approbation and a moderate school. I send you two styles of writing but I would not advise the use of but one. If you will let me know which you have selected I can send you [some] others when wanted.","I bought four papers of seed, but can only find three. If you will name the kind of seed you want I think that I can probably get them for there is a variety","[end of letter appears in margin on page 1] ","Lex. Va. \nApril 4th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter of the 30th ult. And Thomas' came by this days mail. I feared from what I recently heard that Wirt's mind had not entirely recovered. And as such appears to be the case from your letter, it might be dangerous for him to be closely confined. He told me in his letter that he was not qualified for any occupation except farming and that he did not have the means for this. I therefore make two offers to him. One is to purchase the farm worth a thousand dollars and let him go on it, and have all that he can make. The other is the system of education which I have already stated to you. Now if you can let him know this in such a manner as to be acceptable to him, I wish you to do so. If you think that such can not be done, then let me know it. He ought not to feel hurt at any assistance which I offer to give him, because he is my brother. Should he conclude to go on the farm, I want him to read during his spare time and having a good memory he can become a good historian. Should he prefer going on a farm, I think it would be well to select one in such a position as will enable him easily to dispose of his produce. He might in a few years be able to refund the money used. I would not charge him any interest. I have not got a thousand dollars on hand now; but expect to have in a few months. Wirt might be looking him out a place suitable farm so that when I come West we go together and see it.","I am sorry that your eyes are so much impaired, but hope that they will be better before this reaches you. I would recommend you to fill a basin full of water and put your face under the water and hold your eyes open in it as long as you can hold your breath. Just do this once whenever your eyes are very painful. This is the course which I am now pursuing. I do it about six times a day in cold water \u0026 the water should be as cold as when just drawn from the well or taken from the river. My eyes are quite bad at present. Don't write but make Thomas do it for you. I would be glad if Wirt would write to me. Tell Thomas that I shall answer his letter in a few days and that I am very thankful to him for it. Tell him that I am much pleased with his good spelling. I sent the primer and reader by the last mail. Give my love to all and the family and Wirt.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas ","Lexington, Va. \nJune 1st, 1855","My Dear Sister, \nDay before yesterday, I received a letter from Wirt written, at Uncle Alfred's. he says that his health had improved and that he ploughed nearly all the preceding day. He also stated that there is a school a short distance below the Island, and that he wants to go to school there when his health is sufficiently reestablished. He says that he likes Mr. Arnold \"very much\" and that you treated him \"like a brother.\" I am pleased with his letter, and if he continues at Uncle Alfred's, I want to visit him this summer. I should not for a moment suspect from his composition that his mind was injured. He speaks plainly and sensibly.","I hope that before this, you have recovered at least the usual use of your eyes and that all things are moving on pleasantly. How is Thomas getting along with his studies?","This a rainy day here, but is rather brighter that it was early in the morning. I have received the railing for dear Ellie's grave and this summer expect to take steps for the Tomb stones to be brought from Philadelphia. I intend to have them of Italian marble. The iron railing is neat and when I put it up it will be about three feet high.","Pure and lovely companion of my happier days, I feel that she has entered upon the blissful enjoyment of which the human mind cannot have a clear conception. Ere many long years roll by I hope to be with her, where there will be no more separation. We loved each other on Earth and shall that love be diminished in eternity I do not believe it, but on the contrary will be greatly enhanced. Had I one request on Earth to ask in accordance with my own feelings and apart from duty it would be that I might join her before the close of another day after this. I have many pleasures here, but I believe that there are greater in reserve beyond this life.","If you want me to bring any thing in July, let me know in your next.","Give me love to all the family \u0026 to all inquiring relatives \u0026 friends.","Your affectionate brother, \nT.J. Jackson","Lexington, Va. \nJune 18th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter post marked 10th Inst. came a few days after I had written to Mr. Watts of Staunton in reference to Mrs. Hilley and he tells me in his reply that the grand lodge could not do any thing for want of Jurisdiction and that the Staunton Lodge could not give assistance for want of funds. A recent house built by this lodge  has prevented any aid from this source. Mr. W. said \"We have purchased a very fine lodge room at a heavy expense, and all the means we can well share must go to pay for it.\" So you see how hopeless the case is. Say to Mrs. Hilley that I much regret this issue of the application. I had hoped that something would have been done, but as the Staunton and the grand lodges have both failed, I don't see that any thing is to be hoped for in this section of the state.","Julia last week purchased two collars for you but she could not find a suitable belt. I afterwards went in search of one, but with a similar result. There are plenty of them, but not such as please me, so I intend postponing the purchase until I reach Staunton. I could get a bonnet but I am afraid that it would get broken. I shall think it over when I am in Staunton. The [shawl] I have had no opportunity as yet of sending for. I shall try and bring you some slips from dear Ellie's flowers.","It will give me much pleasure to teach Thomas while I am with you. I have a few old clothes which I will take with me. I much obliged for your kindness in reference to the shirts but don't let any thing be touched until I see you.","Wirt has not written since your last.","Remember me very kindly to Mrs. Hilley \u0026 to Miss El[illegible] and to other enquiring friends.","Give my love to all the family. I hope that Aunt and Cousin John's health have improved.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Uncle Alfred's \nAugust 10th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nThe object of this note is to state that I was prevented from going on the Hall place. But I learned that she there are 637 1/2 acres to be sold on the 20th of this month. This land is composed of the Hall place, the School Croft place \u0026 the Thorpe place, none of which I wish to purchase. It is estimated that it will go at from three to five thousand dollars \u0026 is by all regarded as valuable property.","As my eyes continue weak you must excuse this brief letter. Wirt sends his love \u0026 thanks for the articles of clothing and says that he wants you to write to him, that he has only received that one short note from you though he has written several letters. Uncle's family are in usual health.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nSept. 3rd 1855","My Dear Sister, \nAs my eyes are still troubling me, you must excuse this brief note. I left Wirt on Thursday of week before last with the understanding that he would start for Missouri on the following Monday. There he designed going to farming on some land of mine which I am to purchase. He is to have some more schooling after he gets located, and I hope that he will do well. He was troubled about the promise which he made to you of paying you a visit. I advised him to go at once and select some place where he would like to live and that I would write to you. It was important that he should as soon as practicable get fixed in some pursuit. His mind was unsettled and flying from thing to thing, and it appears that the course he was prevailed on to take is the best for him. He had learned but very little at school previous to my going to the River. But with the start I gave him in grammar I hope that he will become a good grammarian. I want him to study spelling writing and grammar. I hope that you will write to me soon approving his course and excusing him from his promise. I feet well satisfied that you would do so when I counseled him at once to locate himself. Give my love to all the family.","Your affectionate brother","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 1855","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter to Wirt appears to have had a good influence on him such as to induce him to relinquish his idea of returning to Indiana. Yet he has gone beyond what I authorized him to do by purchasing a farm at eight dollars per acre. I restricted him to seven at most. But notwithstanding if Cousin Wm. Neale will approve of the bargain I have determined to advance eleven hundred dollars. I well know that there is a risk but it appears to me that I ought to run this risk for him. He made the purchase without consulting Cousin Wm. and it may be that he has been cheated. I have written to Uncle Alfred to forward between seven and eight hundred dollars if he thinks it should be done, but with the condition that the contract is to be approved by Cousin Wm. and the deed to be made out in my name. Wirt says that he has paid ninety five dollars of the purchase money by selling his horse to the person from whom he purchased.","Mr. Thomas left for home yesterday and I left at the house where he was staying a testament for him to carry to Mrs. Hilley. It may possibly be that it was not delivered to him, please let me know whether Mrs. Hilley gets it. He was not in when I left the book and he told me afterwards that he had not received it, but I requested him to ask for it before leaving.","Tell Mr. Arnold that I want to get about two thousand acres of land warrant and ask him whether he could purchase me any if I were to forward the money and at about what price does he think it can be procured. I do not want to make any purchases until after Christmas as the general impression I believe is that the price will be lower about that time, but I would like to know what it is worth now. Tell him that my intention is to let the land lay after purchasing it for a number of years without selling it and that as the lands in Kansas are less culled over than those in the free states I will for the same amount of money get better land and that Kansas will almost certainly be a free state and this will give the advantage of a free state in selling should I years hence wish to dispose of them. Ask him what he thinks of these views. Tell him that I have been told there is considerable good land in Illinois still unappropriated and if so I want to lay warrants on some of it as it must ultimately command a high price.","I hope Mr. Campbell will come on and that you will be able to keep him. Aunt Clem told me in a recent letter that soon after my leaving she was laid up from","[end of letter appears in margin of this and previous pages]","Charly \u0026 Julia took prizes.","I received Dear Ellie's tomb stones today enclosed a draft of the head stone, it has a full blown rose and a rose bud on the top. William Junkin my youngest brother-in-law is to be married tomorrow to Miss Anna Anderson a lovely a pretty girl. Our synod was a delightful assembly. Your affectionate brother.","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 6th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter of the 29th Sept. came safely and I am obliged to you for your advise in regard to Wirt, and I agree with you in regard to the course to be pursued. I had previously taken precautions against any such consequences as you refer to. My arrangement with regards to the purchase of land is this. That he should go out and make a selection of such a farm as would fulfill certain conditions, and previous to the purchase the transaction must be approved by Uncle Alfred Neale in the event of his being in Missouri at the time, if not then Cousin William Neale must approve of it. Upon complying with all the conditions, Uncle Alfred Neale is to forward endorse a note which I left in his hands and after getting the money out of the Bank to forward a check for it on [N. T.?] payable to the order of Cousin William Neale. And when the deed is made out in my name Cousin William is to pay the money. So the money is entirely beyond Wirt's control. Cousin Wm. Neale has advised Wirt to do as you recommended, viz. to raise stock \u0026 I suppose that he will do so.","When Wirt shall have purchased land, then I expect to furnish him some money to enable him to work it. This he may be able to dispose of, but I will be on my guard about entrusting him with it if there is any danger of [Will?/him?] going back to Uncle Thornton's","I am thankful to you for having written a plain letter to Wirt upon his conduct. I have received a letter from Wirt dated Sept. 19th in which he states that he had reached William Neale's but in going up the Mississippi River the boat was s[wamp?]ed and he left his berth to go forward leaving his purse under his pillow and when he returned it was gone. He says that the country is very healthy. But that improved land is worth from 25 to 30 dollars per acre. Cousin Wm. has advised him to go elsewhere and he is going to look at the lands of Johnson County. He expresses himself pleased with the country and I hope that he may do well. I do not want him to go into a free state if it can be avoided for he would probably become an abolitionist and then in the event of trouble between the N \u0026 S he would stand on one side and we on the opposite. Tell Mr. Arnold that next year I want to go West and make investments in land and would be glad could he go along and make some purchases for himself if he desires to make such.","[end of letter in margins of this and previous pages]","William Woodson says that he acknowledges his obligation to assist Wirt but that he is not able. I agree with him that land in a free state rises most rapidly. But I have a scheme on hand which I think approve of and which I will give in my next.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Nov. 3rd 1855","I wish that you would not omit to let me know Mr. Arnold's views in your next and whether he thinks that he will go with me and the prospect of buying say one thousand acres of land warrant \u0026 the price per acre.","I wrote to James Dicks a few days since, and the reference to his putting up stones at Brother Warren's grave, and I wish that you would drop him a line as soon as convenient giving the days of his birth and death. If you have my letter upon the subject of his death you may find one of the dates from it.","I got Aunt Coty Williams to go with me to Father's and our sisters graves and made arrangement with her for having the graves fixed up so far as renewing the Earth over them and I hope that before a [great while?] we shall be able to erect stones.","The Cadets have been absent at Petersburg and Richmond but are expected to be home today.","T.J.J.","Lexington Va. \nNov. 13th 1855","[fragment; only top portion exists]","...it as he was going West to buy land, and gave his note payable in two months. So your....","[fragment; only top portion exists]","-pects be applied as I originally designed. He wrote to me that he could get two hundred dollars for his bargain and if so will have done well by the purchase and sale of it again. I don't know what to do about him. I told him at the time that I made the proposition not to accept of it unless he felt it would be to his interest, and I wrote in reply to his letter expressing the advantages that Indiana offered, that if he was dissatisfied with our engagement not to consider himself bound by it.","Cousin Hardin Neale it appears is really consumptive.","Remember me very affectionately to all the family and very kindly to all inquiring relatives \u0026 friends.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nChristmas 1855","My Dear Nephew, \nYour letter has given me pleasure in various ways. I am glad to know that you can find time from your play to write me so good a letter and hope that you will write frequently. I am sorrowed that your mule should have been so unmannerly as to throw you off \u0026 even after doing this should kick you, but now since your Pa has sold him all such accidents I hope will be avoided for the future.  I remember having once been served pretty much the same way by one of those kicking creatures. It happened in this way I went with Cousin Wm. Brake whom your mother can tell you about to bring some mules home one Sunday Morning, and as I was riding down a long hill somehow or other I not only got over the mark across his shoulders but he got me over his head and jumped clear over me and way he went \u0026 from that day to this I have not been very fond of mule riding. You know they kick out to one side like a cow.","I have corrected your letter \u0026 believing that you would understand the corrections better if I returned the letter with the corrections I have concluded to return it with this. And now I am not going to look over my letter, and I expect that there are some mistakes in it \u0026 if so I wish when you read it that you would point them out to your Pa or Ma and tell me of them when you next write, and if there are many you can just correct them, and return the letter thus corrected. I hope that you will get to a good school this Winter. I saw Doctor Bosworth this morning at the Hotel or Tavern in Town. He is up paying his son John a visit during the Christmas holidays \u0026 I wish that you would go \u0026 tell Mrs. Bosworth that I saw him \u0026 tell her also that John is well.","The Doctor told me that he thought that you would have a good teacher in Town this winter. I hope that you will get enough money to buy a calf and that you will grow up to be a good \u0026 wise man.","Give much love to your Father, Mother, Grace \u0026 Stark.","Your affectionate Uncle \nThomas","Jany 14th 1856","My Dear Aunt, \nYour letter enclosing Wirt's \u0026 its accompanying bonds came safely. And in reply I would state that I even desire that my feelings may never get the better of my judgement. And certainly from all the light now before me it would be in violation of my judgement to aid Wirt until he gives evidence of being a reliable and straight forward person. Though he promised in his letters to give a portion of each to [parsing?] as I had taught him. Yet he has not so much as attempted anything in any of his letters, and it appears ","[top margin text is end of letter, see page 2]\nunless they are responsible persons. that though he promised you not to purchase the watch, yet he violated his promise to you and excused himself by saying that the man made him do so. For the present and until he satisfies me that it would be proper to give him aid I must decline doing it. But it will give me pleasure to assist whenever I can do so with the consciousness that he will do what is right.","Tell uncle that I am anxiously looking for the check from him on New York City as I want to forward funds there as soon as practicable. Much love to uncle and to all the family. Please let me hear from you soon.","Your affectionate nephew, \nThomas","I return one of Wirt's papers and will return the others letter hereafter. The deed is to be made to Wirt \u0026 this not until is directly the reverse of his obligations \u0026 the time of making the deed is deferred until the last purchase money shall be paid \u0026 then if they cannot make it, there it ends unless they are responsible persons.","Lexington, Va. \nFeby. 18th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nI expect that you have been expecting a letter for several mails as I am several mails behind my time, and acting upon the principle that late is better than never I have concluded to appropriate a portion of this afternoon to a little talk with you.","My paper you see is variegated with colors by obviously not much beautified by such acquisition. This varied appearance has resulted not from color but from the absence of color produced by spilling some nitric acid on it \u0026 it has given me about a [illegible] of the same stamp. Tell Thomas he must never give up his Latin grammar nor his English either. That if he perseveres that he may expect to find both of great use after awhile. Tell him that his uncle had to study hard for years at more difficult things than the Latin \u0026 grammar and that after he learns it, that it will all be very easy. Tell him also that I want a letter from him when he finds time to write. But he must make himself perfect master of his spelling book and grammar now when he is young and then he may expect to write correct letters, but without knowing these two books he can hardly expect to write correctly. Because all correct writing must have the words spelled correctly and written grammatically.","How is cousin John getting? I have not yet written to him, but if your next letter brings the news of his life being prolonged I think that I will try and write very soon after. My time is taken up during the day and I am afraid to write at night. But my eyes are improving. I have no recent news of Wirt at least for several weeks \u0026 I do not know where he is. The last I heard from him was through a letter written to Aunt Clem. Cousin Hardin appointed Uncle Alfred his administrator. If Cousin John is still living, give him my warm remembrances \u0026 hope that the visions of the future may grow brighter until faith is lost in reality of those joys which passeth all understanding. Much love to all.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter has come safely, and I am glad to learn that you are in such an exuberant flow of spirits and hope that such much may long continue.","I received, and answered your other letter in regard to the tombstones at Brother Warren's grave. But as I usually answer letters from recollection, thus saving my eyes from rereading, I forgot ","[end of letter from page 4 appears on margins of page 1]","Thomas need not repeat his English verb when he is conjugating his Latin verb, but ask him what his Latin verb is in English. I have heard from Wirt and written a very plain letter to him like that which I wrote to you. Much love to all.","Thomas","to answer that particular inquiry, but remembered it afterwards and should have answered it. In this: I wish to put stones to his grave and also to Father's \u0026 sister's, and also to Mother's if I knew certainly the spot, but it appears to me that it would be best to put all up at the same time during the coming year. But if you would prefer having Warren's put up now, write to Jas. Dicks \u0026 ask him to do so, and pay him the twelve dollars, and ask Doctor Bosworth if it will not suit him to let you have my part of the expense and let me pay it over to Colonel Smith here the same amount for him, it will save him the risk of the losing it by mail, in the event of his sending his money by mail. But should it not be convenient for the Doctor to do so, and you can spare the money until I shall have an opportunity of getting a check I will forward it to you and should there be other expenses beyond twelve dollars I will share them with you.","The congregation here to which I belong have objects to which they subscribe of much more importance to them than your Academy can be, that I am well satisfied that your application would meet with little or no favor here, and I would advise that no effort should be made. We have six annual contributions, and then certain others which are first recommended by over session, and I am well satisfied that the session would consider other objects as more demanding their recommendation than the academy. You need not be afraid of the opposing party doing anything here if they were to do so it would give me an opportunity which I would embrace if at home of urging your claims.","[end continues margins of page 1]","Thomas need not repeat his English verb when he is conjugating his Latin verb, but ask him what his Latin verb is in English. I have heard from Wirt and written a very plain letter to him like that which I wrote to you. Much love to all.","Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nApril 1856","My Dear Nephew, \nNow for a letter to you, but I would much rather talk to you if you were here, but as I can't talk with you I do not intend biting off my nose by delaying myself the pleasure of writing. Thanks to you for your correction of my letter. And now let us see how many errors you can find in this yours. And now let us read your letter together, and let us number the wrong words. No (1) means to exclude, you wished to tell me to receive, just the reverse of this, and should have said accept. No. 2 should begin with the capital E because the word is an adjective derived from the name of a nation. No. 3 should for the same reason begin with L. No. 4 should be piece, look in your dictionary for both words piece \u0026 peace. No. 5 wants an e at the end. I hope that your finger has perfectly recovered. I am much pleased with your letter and want you to write often. Your little sealing wax experiment had much gratified me. And now I hope that you will put all the words which I corrected for you down on a separate piece of paper and memorize them safely so that when I next visit you they can all be repeated by you, Grace and Stark.","I am glad to see them doing so well in their studies. And if you study your Latin grammar well, I think that you will be apt to like it after you become well acquainted with it. We generally like those things best which we can do the best. We usually find that the little boy who can run faster than any other boy fond of running races and the one who can read the best of any in his class fond of reading. And the man who can talk better and speak better than others fond of talking and speaking. I want to see you a good talker, but especially a good speaker and your Latin is very important in making you a good speaker, and so study it with all your might. Besides the correction of my letter let us see if you can correct these words viz.: ","[end of letter continues on margins of page 1]","Philadelfia, Pensilvania.","Give much love to all the family.","Your affectionate \nUncle Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nMay 12th, 1856","My Dear Sister, \nThanks for your letter and excuse me for not having answered it sooner. I have been unsuccessful in procuring seed as our seed seller of last year did not bring them on this year. But the apothecary chanced to have a few on hand from which I have selected two papers. The assortment is very poor and small.","I wish that you would drop a note to Mr. Criss or to Cousin Elizabeth and see whether he could not see to putting up the stones at the graves of Father \u0026 Sister, and ask what they will come to including the cost of putting them up. And if you can get it attended to I will advance the money at any time for the purpose but before closing the terms let me know because if they are not as good as I can get elsewhere I had better have it done. But it appears to me that all the","[part of end of letter appears on this page]","be absorbed but I hope not, and trust that I shall get through in time to visit you. probabilities are in favor of getting it done cheaper in by Mr. Criss than I could get it done abroad from Clarksburg. I have not been able to ascertain the cost of railing for you but intend writing to Phil. about it. The railing around Ellie's grave was about one dollar and a half per foot.","Maggie left for Phil. last Saturday. I received a letter from Wirt in which he expresses his probable intention of going West again and I understand from his language that he means California; as he speaks of going over the plains or some such phraseology. I have been trying to find his letter but have not succeeded at this time. I fear that I will not get to Beverly this summer as I am very anxious to go direct to Washington City, \u0026 begin my work of finding out and locating land and as I may have much to do in the West in endeavoring to find out the best land ","[end of letter in margins of page 1 and 2]","all my time may be absorbed but I hope not, and trust that I shall get through in time to visit you.","Let me hear from you soon. I hope that Thomas has received my letter.","Your much attached brother, \nThomas","We have had a great revival of religion here.","Lexington \nMay 19th/56","My Dear Aunt, \nYou may ere this have wondered at my long silence. And it has not resulted from not having thought of you, but this year like the past has been much occupied with my professional duties and I have not yet finished a new book which I am teaching this year on astronomy. But by the way I think that you are a letter in my debt. But with those I love I don't wish to stand on formalities, and you see from the size of my paper that you are not to be troubled with a long epistle.","And you are probably by this time beginning to think that he has not much to say or else he would commence setting about it. But such is not the case, for we have such an outpouring of the Spirit of God in our churches here as I never remember of having seen elsewhere. Your branch of the church has recently been increased though I can not say how much. The Episcopal church about a week since took in nearly twenty five and from present appearances I suppose that about fifty will join the Presbyterian church in a few days when we are to have our commission. The Baptist church is also being blest, and I think that we may reasonably expect more than one hundred from this revival. I feel very thankful to God for such divine blessings.","I wish that Laura was here. I want you dear Aunt to make her one of the number for whom you regularly pray. What answer did she give you in regard to your very kind and Christian letter to her. Pray that the Glorious work of grace here may go on. Laura appears to be blest with unusual good health this summer. I wrote to Wirt sometime since a letter of very plain talk about the same that I wrote to you in regard to him. It was the result of a letter which he wrote to me. I thought that in reply I had better be plain even though he should take offence. For he would then see that I only wish to have business transactions with persons who were entirely reliable. Please give much love to Uncle \u0026 to all the family. Remember that I attach unusual importance to your letters.","Your affectionate nephew \nThomas","June 6th 1856","My Dear Sister \nYour letter came safely. And I begin my reply now though I shall not mail it until Monday. As yet I have not heard from Phil. in regard to the railing, but I may do so by the time of forwarding this. In regard to the tomb stones, I wish as soon as you receive an answer in reference to them, and shall have determined on the price \u0026 the time that they are to be put up you would let me know because in the event of their being put up before September I must make my arrangements before starting West. And I wish to know the amount as I desire to employ all of my spare funds in the purchase of lands. Doctor Bosworth will pay you fifteen dollars for me, in return for money which he wrote to me to give his son John this coming summer, but it will not be due until sometime in July as he proposed returning it to me in Beverly this summer supposing that I would visit Beverly. And if the man comes to Beverly as I suppose he does from his furnishing stones for Cousin John's grave, had I not better send the money to you and get you to pay him, getting Cousin Criss to see that he does the work properly. I expect Col. Augustus Smith here this month from Clarksburg and if you can't arrange the matter otherwise, I may be able to arrange it through him.","In reference to Wirt, I am interested in his welfare and had he followed my advice I feel that he would most certainly have been benefited by it. I wrote to him not long since in answer to a letter from him. Ask Mr. Arnold if there is anything which I can do for him this summer in the way of locating land warrants or otherwise. Tell him that my present purpose is to go to Washington from here and after finding out all that I can there in reference to Western lands, to pass into Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and probably Arkansas and say to him that I design following out Transcript\nhis idea of locating some land in a Northern state, but that I am a little afraid to put much there for fear that in the event of dissolution of the Union, that the property of Southerners may be confiscated. I want to locate about three thousand acres, maybe a little more, and if I can please myself will probably put down about one half of it in a Northern state. I would be thankful for suggestions from Mr. Arnold if he has any to make. As yet I have not purchased \nThis is Monday afternoon and no news as yet in regard to the railing by my next letter you may expect to hear about the cost.","Remember me very kindly to all the family. I hope that Thomas is doing well in his Latin and English grammar.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","New York City \nJuly 9th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nI sail in the steam ship Asia for Europe at 12 o'clock today for Liverpool. The reasons for doing so I will give in my next. I gave John Bosworth an order on the Lexington book for thirty dollars and requested that the money should be returned to you. This will do for Father's and sister's graves. Don't ask Mr. Arnold for any money, but if you have not ten dollars to pay Jim Dix [?] for Brother Warren's, you may expect me to advance it when I return next fall.","Much love to all","Your affectionate brother, \nT. J. Jackson","Ship Asia at Sea \nJuly 18th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nYou have doubtless been surprised at my sudden leaving for Europe instead of going West to purchase or locate land. You may remember that in 1851 I had a nine months leave of absence for the purpose of visiting Europe, but that Col. Smith induced me to relinquish the idea for the time, holding out to me an opportunity at some future time, and that I accordingly did postpone my comtemplate[d] trip.","This year as the time for going West drew near, I became more and more discouraged in regard to investing money in such distant lands, and a gentleman with whom I conversed and who has had much experience told me that he did not think it a safe and profitable investment. Another friend told me that he had come very near losing a part of his, in consequence of his being so far off as to interfere with his giving sufficient attention to it. And I have rather concluded to keep my money invested in stocks of different kinds and thus get my dividends regularly and trust to the blessing of Providence for gradually increasing my worldly goods.","Thus circumstanced I a few days before starting concluded that an opportunity was now offered of going to Europe which would probably never again be presented to me. What should I do with the two months this before me was a question which I did not know how to solve satisfactorily. You are a very kind and affectionate sister. Yet even with you I would be reminded of the loss of that happiness which I once enjoyed with Dear Ellie. So I have to some extent torn myself away from that state of mind which I feared should my summer have been passed at home or in the W. States.","I hope that you will be able to get up the tomb stones by the aid of thirty dollars from Dr. Bosworth. But don't ask anything of Mr. A and when I return I will let you have what ever may be wanting should you not be able to get along with what you have.","I expect to visit Liverpool, London, Paris, Genoa, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Naples, Brussels, Antwerp, Edinburgh, and some other points of interest. I wish you would write me a letter to N.Y. City during the first week of October. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all the family. Kindest regards to all inquiring relatives.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Naples \nSept 9th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nYou must excuse my long silence as I have been much pressed for time, and now barely hasten to drop you a line.","Since landing at Liverpool I have been at Glasgow, Sterling Castle \u0026 Edinburgh Scotland, York, London \u0026 other places in England; Antwerp, Brussels, Waterloo \u0026 other places in Belgium. Since then I have passed through Aix La Chapellr, Bonn, Frankfort on the Main,[? going] ascended the Rhine.","From Frankfort I proceeded to Heidelberg and thence on to Baden Baden in Germany, Strasbourg in France, Basle, Lakes Lucerne, Brienze, Thun, Geneva \u0026 the city of Geneva in Switzerland, and so on to the great ice berg called Mer de Glas that is sea of ice. I continued in Switzerland for about a week and crossed the Alps by the Simplon Pass as it is called through which Napoleon entered Italy. The scenery of Switzerland is very grand.","Upon entering Italy I passed on through the cities of Milan, Venice, Mantua, Modena, Florence, Pisa, Leghorn and finally to this place. With Venice, Florence and Naples I have been very much gratified. I was at the volcano of Vesuvius last Friday and went about half way down one of the active craters. The scene was truly grand this evening. I leave for Rome. Much love to all.","Your much attached brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 25th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nI forwarded to you after returning home a few lines, and with pleasure now appropriate a few minutes to say where I have been during my absence. As to telling what I saw a volume of several hundred pages would be required, but should I ever be permitted to see you I trust that I will be able to pass several hours in narrating my travels.  I was unable to come through Beverly and see you. I was several days later returning home than I had designed.","After reaching Liverpool I passed town to the old town of Chester and then out to the Residence of the Marquis of Westminster. His house is called Eaton Hall. Afterwards I returned to Liverpool and preceded North into Scotland passing through Glasgow, Sterling and Edinburgh. After leaving Edinburgh I returned to England visiting York, the residence of Oliver Cromwell, the University of Cambridge \u0026 London city. I took a steamboat to the continent landing at Antwerp and passing on to Brussels, Waterloo, Aix la Chapelle, Cologne, Bonn, Coblentz, Frankfort on the Main, Heidelberg, Baden Baden, Strasburg, Basle, Lakes Lucerne, Brienze, Thun, Berne, Freiburg, [illegible], Lake Geneva, Geneva, Mer de Glas (sea of ice) over the Alps, through the Simplon Pass. Milan, Verona, Venice, Mantua, Modena, Florence, Pisa, Leghorn, Naples, Rome, Genoa, Marseilles, Lyons, Paris, Calais, London, Liverpool, N. York, home.","I could talk to you with much pleasure about the very many things of much interest. Tell Thomas that I intend answering his letter in a few days. I am much gratified that you are putting up the grave stones. Should you want any more funds let me know. I found two letters from Wirt waiting for me at home. I will send him a check for thirty dollars if I can get one on N. York for that amount.","[end of letter in bottom margin page 1]","Much love to all.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington,Va. \nOct. 27th 1856","My very dear Aunt, \nIt is with pleasure that God again permits me to write to you from my adopted home. Your kindness and that of Uncle has not been forgotten but when you hear where I was during my short absence you will not be surprised at not hearing from me, as my time was even too short to see well what came within the range of my journey. After leaving Liverpool, I passed to Chester \u0026 Eaton Hall and from thence returning I visited Glasgow Lochs Lomond \u0026 [Katrine] Sterling Castle. Edinburgh, York, London, Antwerp, Brussels, Waterloo, Aix La Chapelle, Cologne, Bonn, Frankfort on the Main, Heidelberg, Baden Baden, Freiberg, Geneva, Mer de Glas, over the Alps, through the Simplon Pass, Naples, Rome, Marseilles, Paris, London, Liverpool, home.","I would like to have a long talk with you all about the many interesting things which came under my observation, but must forgoe the pleasure for the present and to attempt to write about it would be unsatisfactory as a long letter would hardly touch upon the subject. You were doubtless surprised at my sudden determination not to go west but to go to the \"Old World.\" My friends discouraged me so much that about the time that I had contemplated starting as induced me not to go and as my summer was then left unappropriated it appeared as Providence had opened the way for my long contemplated visit and I am much gratified at having gone.","I have determined to send by the next mail a check to Wirt for thirty dollars and as I have not been able to get a check on N.Y. from any bank I have shall send one signed by myself on the person with whom my money is deposited. Should Wirt not be able to pass it, I have requested him to send it to Uncle Alfred hoping that Uncle will be able to get the Parkersburg bank to give a check in exchange. Should Uncle not be able to do so, please return it to me and I will write on to N. York and get a bill or check of deposit if necessary. I hope that their will be no occasion of forwarding it to Uncle. Give much love to uncle and to all the Family and remember that I am always glad to hear from you.","Your affectionate nephew, Thomas.","Lexington,Va. \nDec. 1st 1856","My dear Nephew, \nThanks for your letter. I am glad that your teacher has come on and that you are hard studying amo and that you came off so well at the exhibition and I trust that by the time I get to see you that you will know a great deal about Latin and those books which you have just purchased. Remember that this is the 1st day of Winter and that cold weather is the best time for study, and also the best time for taking much exercise and that the harder one studies, the more exercise he should take for it gives him a clear head and a healthy body.","I am much obliged to you all for sending those daguerreotypes \u0026 the sugar egg. I shall have much to talk about when we meet of the find paintings \u0026 sculpture, and beautiful countries through which I passed last summer. Tell Mr. Thomas when you have an opportunity that Mr. Lyle is much better and that he can walk about some in his room. And does your Pa like the new President Mr. Buch {Buchanan}.","While I was gone I saw some funny things too as well as pretty ones. I remember seeing in England in a town called Chester about 98 miles from Liverpool which I will mention presently as soon as I tell you that Chester is a town with a wall around it, and it and the city of York are about the only cities in England that are still walled and that the York walls are more recent than those of Chester and hence not so interesting as they don't tell us so much about the ancient Britons. It appears that the walls of Chester were built by the Britons in order to protect themselves from the Welsh who lived a little West of Chester. But now for that funny thing and what so you think it was. Well I went into their largest church (called a Cathedral) which once belonged to the Roman Catholics and there among many other things I saw a representation of the Devil in the shape of him swallowing a man feet foremost.","I never knew before that Old Nick lived on men and I saw some other things which I would like to talk to you about.","Write to me soon. Give much love to your Pa, Ma, to Grace \u0026 Stark and remember me to all inquiring friends.","Your affectionate uncle, Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nDec. 6, 1856","My Dear Sister, \nI am glad to learn that you have secured a teacher \u0026 that she has been with you for some time, and I hope that she is such as you desire she should be. We have just been listening in our village to a series of lectures by Mr. O.P. Baldwin of Richmond. They were 4 in no., viz. \"Better time coming,\" \"Humbugs,\" \"Spirit Rappings,\" \u0026 \"Yankees \u0026 Southerners.\" As you may judge from their names they were more amusing than instructive. I heard the first three.","You would probably like to hear a little of my whereabouts during the past summer and I purpose on giving you a kind of journal should you so desire me. But should you get tired at any time just let me know. I believe that I said something to you in my last, but as I failed to take a note of my stopping points I shall again commence at Liverpool.","Leaving Liverpool the same day of my landing I proceeded to the city of Chester which is about 18 miles from Liverpool and on entering the Hotel was met by a lady instead of a landlord as I had been accustomed in at home, and she wished to know whether I would have a room \u0026 After having secured my quarters I proceeded to the Cathedral, which is a large edifice formerly occupied by the Roman Catholics. At the door I was met by a man who upon learning where I was from inquired after the Fairfax family stating that the representative of that house lived in America and that he was entitled to the succession. It was about the hour of evening service. They have 2 services there per day and this was about 4 o'clock P.M.","He turned me over to the sexton who showed me to a seat upon the condition that I should not leave it until after the service was over. After service he showed me through the building which was quite interesting. Among other things were the seats for the friars or monks which were so constructed that should they become drowsy \u0026 forgetful of their duty, their seats suddenly dropt them on the floor \u0026 recalled their wandering thoughts. I walked around the wall and saw the tower on which King Charles the 1st stood \u0026 saw the defeat of his army at Routen Moor.","Much love to all the family \u0026 kind regards to all inquiring friends.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nFeby. 26, 1857","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter of the 8th came safely. I regret that you should have been the loser of so many teeth. I don't like the idea of you being toothless, but as you say another set can be furnished by the dentist.","I received a letter from Aunt Clem requesting me to lend Uncle Alfred two or four hundred dollars for Wirt to buy stock to drive to California. I did not have the money and even if I had should not have lent it for one reason among others is that if Wirt goes to California, he will probably throw himself away or be ruined.","I have recently heard from him and he asks me to lend him thirty dollars but says nothing about going to C. I think that next month when our bank gets in operation that I will send him thirty dollars. I am unable to say whether I will first visit Beverly or North Carolina.","Our winter has been very severe, but for near a fortnight we have had beautiful weather. The aspen is in bloom the and weeping willow is beginning to look green. I am still at Dr. Junkin's.","Tell Miss Eliza that if I should bring her a beau that she must not tell on me lest the old bachelors about Beverly should mob me for trampling on their toes.","I infer from your letter that I was when I dropped my narrative at the Cathedral of Chester. After leaving Chester I passed to a beautiful estate of an English nobleman by the name of the Marquis of Westminster; he lives about three miles from the city, but after driving about half a mile I came to a beautiful gateway somewhat resembling the front of a fine building. Here the porter who had charge of it admitted me and I drove through a park containing about 1800 [or 1900] deer, the race course on which he tries his horses, etc. the fences being made of iron and the grounds containing a variety of luxuriant trees. After passing on thus for near 2 ½ miles, I came to a magnificent palace covered with pinnacles. Here after ringing the bell a servant of quite a gentlemanly appearance came to the door and admitted me by my giving him my ticket of admission which I had procured before leaving Chester. The interior of the building is magnificent. One of the rooms is copied from the celebrated Alhambra of Granada in Spain which was built by the Moors.","Do you wish me to send you the old clothes of which you spoke next summer. As they are not worth much the cost of transportation may cost more than they are worth. If you wish them sent let me know in your next. Much love to all.","Your brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va.","My Dear Sister, \nI don't know whether you have yet returned from your visit to Aunt's but I will write to you now, as I have the time and might not have so much leisure in a few days hence and I will begin by stating that I have an invitation for you, and what do you think it is? \u0026 who from? For it is not often that I am authorized to send you invitations and especially pressing ones and I suppose you will begin to think or may think well what does he mean? Why doesn't he tell me at once \u0026 be done with it. ","Well you see I have finished \u0026 hope I am done with the first page of my letter \u0026 am running on at a tremendous rate, so that if I don't tell you soon, you will hardly get it all from this sheet. Well now having cultivated your patience a little as all women are said to have curiosity I will tell you that Miss Mary Anna Morrison, a friend of mine in the Western part of N. Carolina and in the Southern part of the State, is engaged to be married to an acquaintance of yours living in this village \u0026 she has requested me to urge you to attend her wedding in July next. To use her own words she says \"I hope your sister will come. You must urge her to do so. I should be very glad if she could come.\" The wedding is not to be large. I told her that I would give the invitation \u0026 having done so, feel that I am free from all further responsibility in the matter. I told her that I didn't think that you would be able to accept it, and if you can't just let me know in your next \u0026 transfer the invitation to your humble servant, and he will not decline, for he is very anxious to go as he is much interested in the ceremony \u0026 the occasion \u0026 the young lady is a very special friend of mine.","I hope that you have had a very pleasant trip to the River. I deposited in our bank a few days since twenty dollars \u0026 transferred the evidence of deposit to Wirt \u0026 forwarded it to him stating that he might expect more next July.","The present which you made Ellie was never made up, \u0026 if you can dispose of it in any way I think that I will send it to you when John Bosworth goes home for I suppose that Anna would feel some delicacy in having it made up. Our weather is beautiful at present \u0026 I suppose that spring will rapidly advance now.","Give much love to all. \nYour affectionate brother, \nThomas","Rockbridge Alum Springs \nAug 11/ 57","My Dear Sister, \nSince my last we have visited Niagara, Saratoga \u0026 immediate places. As stated in my Richmond letter, I had expected to proceed from that point to your house, but an enlargement of one of the glands of Anna's neck induced me to consult a physician, \u0026 my concern was so great as to induce me to take her to Philadelphia where she consulted a Doctor Jackson of the University, \u0026 he was unable to decide as to the true character of the case. But whilst there, I met with Dr. Graham of Lexington in whom I have great confidence, \u0026 he advised me to bring her here after making a short tour.","We reached here last Wednesday evening and the enlargement has apparently diminished considerably since that time. We expect to remain here till near the close of my vacation \u0026 then return to Lexington. I regret that we have been unable to visit you this summer but I felt that under the circumstances it was my duty to make Anna's health the first object of concern. In coming from Staunton here I fell in with Cousin [Flo?] \u0026 her little boy on their way to the Healing Springs. Let me hear from you soon \u0026 if you can write before the 25th of this month, direct to this place, otherwise direct to Lexington. Give love to all. Anna joins me in love to you.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nNov. 1, 1857","My Dear Sister, \nAgain I am blessed with the privilege of communing with you. My duties are ended for the week, I may say, as in my department there will be no more recitations this week. But at 4 o'clock the Faculty have a weekly meeting at the Superintendent's.","Through the continued blessings of Providence, my health continues to improve. At present, I suffer more with cold feet than anything else. I have been accustomed to bathing them in cold water; but they have cracked open so much as to render the discontinuance of it necessary. I have an invitation to a party this evening, but must decline going. The citizens of this place are such as I admire.","I have tried on my shirts and they fit very well with the exception of the collars which are not long enough in the band. Accept of my thanks for the present. How are Thos. and the family.","I hope to see you next summer. I had a pleasant time at the Springs, but only visited the Rockbridge Alum, the Bath Alum and the Warm Springs. I saw the blowing cave: it is a remarkable curiosity. There is at one time a strong current of air rushing out and at another time, a strong current rushing in. There has never been but one mouth found to the cave. It is in Bath county and about eight miles from the Bath Alum Springs. My love to all.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nDecember 19/57","My Dear Sister, \nYou have probably been expecting a letter from me for some days. Owing to an inflammation of the tube leading to the ear and also inflammation of the throat (chronic) and very painful neuralgia, I have been constrained to give up my correspondence for a while. I never remember having suffered so much as within the last three weeks, and now I am compelled to use a vial of chloroform liniment per day externally and am also using a preparation of ammonia. The hearing of my right ear is impaired, but I trust not permanently. I have continued to attend to my recitations, notwithstanding my suffering. In a few days I hope to be free from pain.","The eye medicine helped me for a while I think but I can't say that I have been permanently benefited, and I would advise you not to try the medicine.","Anna is quite robust again. She joins me in love to you all. I wrote to Wirt, advising him to go to some active occupation and to read standard books and thus endeavor to apply his knowledge of grammar and become thus acquainted acquainted with the construction of the language- use is of great importance. His knowledge of the grammar considering the time he has given to it is discouraging. To keep him at school with such little progress is pretty much throwing away the money and time.","Let me hear from you soon.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nFeby 8th, 1858","My Dear Sister, \nYour very welcome letter of last week reached me this morning and I am rejoiced to learn that you are so much concerned about \"the one thing needful.\" I have never believed that you would be lost. I have borne in mind that our sainted mother's prayers would not be forgotten by our Heavenly Father. Though dead, her prayers, I trusted would be precious in the sight of the Lord.","You wish to know how to come to God; so as to have your sins forgiven, and to receive \"the inheritance which is incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away.\" Now my dear sister the way is plain: the savior says in Mark XVI chapter, 16th verse \"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.\" But you may ask what is it to believe. To explain this I will quote from an able theologian, and devoted servant of God. To believe in the sense in which the word is used here, \"is feeling and acting as if there were a God, a Heaven, a Hell; as if we were sinners and must die; as if we deserve eternal death, and were in danger of it. And in view of all, casting our eternal interests on the mercy of God in Christ Jesus. To do this is to be a Christian.\"","You speak of having done all that you know in order to be accepted: this is too apt to be our error. We must not depend on making ourselves holy: but just come to the Father, and ask him to forgive our sins for the sake of Jesus, and rely entirely on the merits of Christ for our prayer being answered. The Father loves the Son and for his sake pardons those who plead the Son's merits. We should never think of presenting any merits of our own for we are all sinners.","Do not trouble yourself too much about not having repented enough for your sins, for your letter shows that you have much concern about the subject. But let me advise you simply to do as God enabled me to do, that is, resolve to spend the remaining part of life in His service, to obey the teachings of the Bible until death, and to rely entirely on the mercy of God for being saved, and though the future looked dark, yet it has become very bright. Never despair, even old Christians have dark moments.","Never omit of pray at regular times. For years your salvation has been my daily prayer and shall continue so. Write to me often and tell me all your trials, that I may","Do not trouble yourself too much about Were it not for my throat, Anna \u0026 myself would like very much to pay you a visit this winter. My throat \u0026 the sale of a neighbors property next week are the two obstacles. Anna is anxious to go next [week?]. She joins me in love to you all.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington, VA. \nMay 1st/58","My Dear Brother \nWe have a little prodigy one day old this afternoon. She calls herself Mary Graham Jackson. Anna is doing very well, \u0026 joins me in love to yourself and sister Eugenia.","Your affectionate brother, \nT. J. Jackson","Lexington, Va. \nMay 1st 1858","My dear sister, \nI am very much pressed with business, but I must drop you a line to say that yesterday God blessed us with a charming little daughter, and we have named her after Mrs. Morrison, Mary Graham.","My eyes have been troubling me much lately. I regret that you have had so much suffering, it appears to have resembled my attack. I am now using glycerine which is the essence of oil. I take it through the nostrils for the purpose of curing the inflammation at the entrance of the nasal tubes into the mouth and I find it of great service. God had blest its use to me very much. I tried caustic or nitrate of silver, but with much less effect. I hope that you will soon be well. I ascertained to day that I can get a copy of \"Silver Wood\" in town so you may expect one when Mr. Chenoweth goes home if not before.","Anna \u0026 the little one are both doing very well for which we are thankful to our Heavenly Father. I received a letter from Wirt a few days since. His health I think is just tolerable from what he says. I have been wanting to write to Thomas for some time \u0026 and hope to do so before long.","May the blessings of our Heavenly Father rest upon you richly is the prayer of your affectionate brother. Anna joins me in love to you \u0026 the children. Remember me very kindly to Mr. Arnold.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington Va. \nMay 22/58","My dear sister, \nYour welcome letter came safely, but finds our little daughter very ill of jaundice, and she may at any hour take her place among the redeemed in Paradise. Anna is doing well. My intention has \u0026 still is to visit you this summer, but I learned a lesson from last summer, not to make a promise for no one can tell what a day will bring forth, but I trust that if our little daughter lives that God will bless us all in a visit to see you \u0026 all the family. It seems like a long time since I was at your house. The children I suppose have grown much. Give my thanks to my darling little niece for her letter \u0026 tell her I expect to answer it in a few days. Give much love to all the children from myself \u0026 Anna. She joins me in love to you.","I received a letter from Wirt this morning stating that he is well but that he has lost his horse by his straying off, and that he wants me to forward him one hundred \u0026 five dollars N.Y. funds, which I want to try \u0026 do; though it will cost a premium here.","Your affect. Brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nJune 7th/58","My dear little Niece, \nYour very interesting letter reached me a short time before your sweet little cousin \u0026 my little daughter was called from this world of sin, to enjoy the Heavenly happiness of Paradise. She died of Jaundice on the 25th of April.  [Jackson's error-- the baby died on May 25] Whilst your Aunt Anna and myself feel our loss, yet we know that God has taken her away in love. Jesus says \"suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.\" Did you ever think my dear Grace that the most persons who have died and gone to Heaven are little children. Your aunt is doing very well, she is out visiting.","We hope to go \u0026 see you all this summer, but my health is so delicate, that I am disposed to go North first. I think this will give us more time to stay with you. Should we go to see you first I may have to hasten on North without staying more than two or three days.","I wish your would write to me at once and let me know which you would rather I should do. I hope that you have enjoyed your school and your vacation both very much. Remember your aunt \u0026 uncle to your Father, Mother, Thomas \u0026 Stark, and accept much love for yourself.","Your affectionate uncle, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nJune 7th/58","Dear Sir, \nIn compliance with your request I proceed to give you a statement respecting the condition of the Lexington Colored Sabbath School. But in doing so, I feel it unnecessary to say more than a few words, as you are already acquainted with its leading features. The school is usually opened by singing part of a hymn, which should be announced the previous Sabbath. This is followed by reading one or more verses from the Bible, with explanations \u0026 applications; this is succeeded by prayer. After this each class is instructed by its teacher from the Bible, catechism and hymn book. At the close  of the school which is near forty five minutes from the opening, there is a public examination on two verses of the child catechism, published by our Board. These verses should be announced the previous Sabbath. After the close of the examination, the school is dismissed, the remaining part of the opening hymn having been sung immediately after the examination.","The system of reward you are acquainted with, and the premiums so far have been near a dozen Testaments and one Bible. The day of their presentation is the first Sabbath of each month. Several scholars are studying the shorter catechism at the present time. Each teacher keeps a class book in which is noted each scholar's department in school. The lesson should be taught one Sabbath, with a view to examination \u0026 mark on the next. Each teacher at the close of the month give me a circular (blanks having been furnished) exhibiting for each scholar the manner in which the lesson has been prepared, the conduct in school, no. of lates, absences. From these circulars, I make a monthly entry in the record book, which contains not only the no. of lates \u0026 absences, but also the names of the teachers, scholars, owners, persons with whom the scholars are living, the lates \u0026 absences of teachers, and a weekly record of the proceedings of the school. By reference to the record book, I find 91 to be the no. of scholars there reported.","Praying that the S. school convention may be a great blessing to the cause \u0026 to yourself I remain your attached friend.","T. J. Jackson","Lexington, Va. \nJune 19th 1858","My dear Sister, \nYour letter \u0026 that of Grace reached me this morning and for a while I thought that I might be able to visit you previous to going North, but after more maturely considering my case, \u0026 all the circumstances, I am disposed to think that I had better go North first. My disease is not understood by my physicians here and I have nearly if not entirely lost my hearing in the right ear \u0026 my left ear is diseased, and my nose is internally affected. The first thing it appears to me should be to seek relief if it is to be had.","Write to me to N.Y. City, and tell Tom and Grace that they must write to me this summer also, as soon as I let you all know where my letters will reach me after leaving N.Y. City. Tell Grace that I am much obliged to her for her letter, and that she may expect me to answer  it before a great while. As to Thomas' examination, I think Mr. Thomas can judge better of his qualifications than myself, though I wish that I could be with you all before his teacher leaves. I hope to be with you in the latter part of August.","I forwarded a check to Wirt for one hundred \u0026 five dollars on N.J. I had to pay a premium of one per cent for it and urged him to refund the money on the first of Sept. according to promise. If I had known that he had found his horse, I don't know that I should have sent him so much. I have need of all the money that I can command. When you write to him, tell him that he had better sell me one of his horses.","Anna joins me in much love to you \u0026 the children. Remember me to Mr. Thomas \u0026 his lady \u0026 to all enquiring friends.","Your affec. brother, \nThomas","New York City \nJuly 21st, 1858","My dear Niece, \nI have been desiring to write to you for some time but have been prevented. I am now under the care of a physician by the name of Carnochan who is one of the professors in a medical college here. I hope that I am improving, but do not know how long I will remain here. Probably ten days longer, afterwards I expect to start on my visit  to you but will delay sometime on the way I expect in Philadelphia, Baltimore, the Glades.","Your Aunt Anna is quite well and we are seeing many pretty things here. Give my love and your Aunt's to all the family, and write to me as soon as you receive this. Direct your letter to New York City.","Your affectionate Uncle, \nThomas","Lexington Va. \nOct. 23d, 1858","My dear sister, \nYour letter of the 19th inst. reached me this morning. Thomas reached here as you expected on last Saturday and has been a very good boy and we are all much pleased with him. He commenced going to school on Tuesday last to Mr. McFarland \u0026 is studying the English \u0026 Latin languages. His teacher wishes him to study arithmetic also, but I am unwilling for him to undertake any more at present, until I see what success will attend his present studies \u0026 also what kind of health he will have. I don't wish him to go over any thing without his understanding it thoroughly \u0026 hence he must not have too much to study. I regard it as a great error to require a child to study what his mind is not capable of appreciating. The tendency is to diminish his fondness for study, to give him a vague way of thinking (since he is not accustomed to see the precise points) \u0026 by overtasking the mind his health both of body \u0026 mind are endangered. I have been much gratified as seeing Thomas' mind so good; it has improved very much since I last saw him \u0026 I think it is partly due to the light course of studies which he has been pursuing.","I will attend to the directions of your letter \u0026 I am glad to see that your views with regard to Thomas' education \u0026 my views on the same subject are so much alike. I don't think that Thomas will get much home sick. I regret that I have not got some occupation for him \u0026 also regret not having some good companion for him to always associate with. I wrote to you about pocket money for him, but as I stated that probably he had reserved enough for that purpose, so I find such to be the case, as he since gave me three dollars to keep for him. Should you send him any clothes at any time, I would not send them of the same style as those he wears, as they are not worn here by boys as large as himself. I find that his dress makes him too marked, I will get him a suit, better adapted to his age.","My greatest concern about him is his eating. When he first came, he would use neither milk nor coffee, since then he drinks a little coffee; but I am a little afraid of his doing so, as he has not been accustomed he says to its use. I don't wish him to change his home habits in any respect unless there is necessity for so doing. I wish you would let me know how he lived at home. He gets his lessons well. Anna joins me in love to yourself \u0026 the children.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington Va. \nApril 11, 1859","Sir, \nFrom your letter of the 31 ult. I am gratified to learn that you contemplate making a European tour. You request me to send you a copy of my notes of travel. Should I do so, I fear that they would be of but little service to you as they are not sufficiently full to give you much information. Even with my recollection of places, etc. to aid me, I am not always able to make out the sense. And instead of giving you incoherent suggestions, I have thought best to glance over my notes, and send you such information as I think will be valuable. And in doing so, I would recommend you to purchase a note book before sailing, and if time will permit to keep a satisfactory journal beginning with the first day and closing with the returning one of your tour.","As soon as you reach Liverpool purchase guide books of such countries as you design visiting. If you have time to see things leisurely, don't employ guides. Leaving L. visit Chester and drive out to Eaton Hall, which is a fine specimen of an English nobleman's estate; it belongs to the Marquis of Westminster, said by some to be the wealthiest man in England. If you have time after returning to C. take the cars and visit the great Tubular bridge, and pass over to Ireland for a few days. Should you go to I. be sure if you should pass near Parsonstown, to see the great Ross telescope, and whilst there, ask for its magnifying power, and please inform me of it. Returning to Liverpool visit the following places Glasgow, Dunbarton Castle, Loch Loman, Loch Catrine, Sterling Castle, Edinborough, York, Cambridge, London, Antwerp, Waterloo. Pass through Brussells on your way to and also on your return from Waterloo. Leaving B. visit Aix La Chappel, Cologne, Bonn, Frankfort on the Main, Heidleburg, Baden Baden, Strasburg, Baste, Lakes Lucern, Brienz \u0026 Thun. Stop for at least one day at Interlaken which is between lakes B. \u0026 T. Visit Berne, Freiberg, Lake Geneva, Geneva, Mer de Glas. From Martigny, cross the Alps by the Simplon Pass into Italy. Visit Lakes Como \u0026 Majora. Visit Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Leghorn, Rome, Naples, Genoa, Turin, Paris.","I have given you the tour I should take above all others, if I did not have time for a more extensive one. It differs a little from the one taken by me. I did not see the Tubular Bridge nor visit Ireland. And instead of visiting Turin I hastened to Paris by the steamer from Genoa. Knowing the stopping points you can post yourself up on your guide book in advance.","In York observe the organ especially. In Antwerp note Reubens' paintings. In Heid. observe the castle. In Strasburg is the wonderful clock. In Feiberg is one of the best organs in the world. At Verona is the most perfect amphitheater in the world. You may find it more pleasant to visit Naples before Rome. You will fine Genoa probably the most beautiful of all the cities in consequence of its elevation being such as to present its different parts distinctly to the eye when viewed from the harbor. I omitted calling your attention to the Museum in Antwerp.","In Venice, nearly every thing of interest except its canals are on St. Mark's square. In Florence give yourself plenty of time to visit frequently the statuary in the room called the Tribuna. Study the original works of art with which you may meet in Antwerp, Florence, Rome, etc. and when you reach Paris you will see a miniature of all, serving to refresh your memory but not calling for examinations, as you have already seen the originals. In P. you should give attention to the externals, visit the neighboring Royal residences, etc.","Of course you will pass some time in London and visit the Parks, Westminster Abbey a number of times. I hope that you may be able to make the tour and that you may realize more than you even anticipate","I would be glad to hear from you during your absence \u0026 after your return. Things are here in much the same routine as when you left.","Yours truly, T. J. Jackson","Lexington, Va \nMay 9th, 1859","My dear sister \nI omitted in my last to answer your question as to when I design visiting Beverly. I hope to do so in July; but you must not give yourself any trouble about the vegetables you spoke of; as I am through the blessing of our Heavenly Father enabled now to live on most any thing. Don't get brown bread for me as I have ceased to use it. But when I drop in, I will just eat such things as are convenient.","I heard from Anna on Saturday, she says that she is learning to take things more philosophically. She says that the Dr. Sill finds some inflammation, she is to remain there until the inflammation entirely subsides. She sends love to you. Thomas was very anxious to go with his teacher \u0026 a number of the scholars to the Peaks of Otter; but I felt it was too much responsibility for me to take to let him go. Some of the boys might have guns with them \u0026 some accident might occur to him \u0026 furthermore I didn't know how much it might cost him; as they would be gone several days. Accordingly he remains at home \u0026 I hope that he will make considerable progress in Spanish. In consequence of the irritation of my throat, I have not been hearing him much in the last few days. But he is far enough advanced not to study considerably by himself. I hope to have a fine supply of vegetables for you when you come. You must try \u0026 bring some other members of the family with you.","Give much love to the children. Thomas is well.","Your affec. brother, Thomas.","White Sulphur Springs \nAugust 13, 1859","My dear Sister \nThe inflammation or irritation of my throat passed down so low as to make me afraid to let Dr. Green treat me \u0026 consequently I gave up the idea of going to him so long as it remains so low; it appears to be about the collar bone. But whilst I was unwilling to let the Dr. treat me I concluded that I would visit this place \u0026 try to get my liver right; as I was disposed to think that the state of the throat depended on that of the liver. After you left, my liver apparently became much deranged. I reached this place on Thursday last \u0026 I feel improved. It appears to me that smoking mullein has been of great benefit to me. I am fearful that I will not be an herbal remedy used for respiratory ailments able to visit you this summer \u0026 I feel it greatly.","I left Anna at the Rockbridge Baths, her health has not been so good since you left and as the Baths are celebrated for such afflictions as hers I trust that she will be improved by their use. This evening I received a letter from her stating that after bathing she had internal heat \u0026 that she was fearful that the bathing was not good for her \u0026 that if she found it not to be so that she would return home in a few days. There are about 1000 persons here at present.","I hope that I may be able to visit you, notwithstanding the present aspect of things, but don't expect me unless you hear of my coming by another letter.","I hope that your health has improved. Give my love to all. Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","Lexington, Va \nAug 27th, 1859","My dear Sister \nI returned last Tuesday evening from the White Sulphur Springs, and under the blessing of Providence my health had much improved, and if I only had a week more before the commencing of the session I would visit you but I would barely have had time to ride to your house and back, which would not have answered our purpose as my desire is to make a visit. But I hope that in November I will be with you. The first visit that I pay is to be with you. I feel that a disordered liver had probably much to do with my affected throat and if I can only keep the secretions right, I hope that my throat will soon be well.","Anna's health I fear has not improved much locally, though she gained some flesh during her stay at the Baths. Maj. Preston has just returned, and given me an account of you all. I am much gratified that Mr. Arnold invited him to stay with you. I regret that Mr. Arnold's arm continues to trouble him. I trust that you will succeed in securing a competent teacher for the children. Tell them that their aunt \u0026 I were wishing this week that we could see them.","Sulphur water appears to suit my disease better than any other remedy which I have met with, and yesterday evening Anna \u0026 myself took a ride to one of these springs about 8 miles from town. I never knew of its existence until within a few weeks. The water is very pleasant yet very weak and I fear not of much benefit.","I send you by the same mail with this letter one of our catalogues. Anna joins me in love to you all.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas","Home \nSept. 13th, 1859","My dear Sister \nYour last reached me safely and Anna delivered the articles to the servant according to your request. I regret to learn that your health continues so infirm. I am with yourself glad that you visited us last summer with the children, and hope that you may be spared to visit us again, and I hope that at your next visit we may be able to make you more comfortable than you were at your last.","Anna's health has become such as to render it necessary to send her to a physician \u0026 she left last Friday for Hampden Sidney to be under the care of Dr. Watkins.","According to your request I send Thomas' account. Look at his book and see if he got anything after the last of June. The account only extends to the end of June and he may have procured things from the store after that time. I had occasion to see Lyell Wilson's account since then \u0026 he had me charged with a pass book got by Thomas in the 1st of July. This made me think that he might have got other things elsewhere. But if he didn't get anything else, don't take notice of the book, as it was only a trifle.","Give my love to Mr. A \u0026 to all the children.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","I fear that I will not get to see you in Nov. But my first visit as I said before is to you. May our kind Heavenly Father bless you richly is my constantly repeated prayer.","1858 \nEnglish Grammar.50 \nCopy Books .25 \nBlank book \u0026 sponge .18 3/4 \nPaper \u0026 envelopes .25 \nBox pencil lead, paper \u0026 envels. .50 \nFor Fair \u0026 Christmas 1.00 \nMiss Howard for two months \u0026 1 week washing 1.68 \nMr. McFarland 17.00 \nMiss L. S. Graham 37.50","1859 \nOdd Fellows supper .25 Lecture at Chapel .25 57.43 \n[illegible] .25 \nNegro for mending shoe .25 \nVisit Nat. Bridge .50 \nMcFarland 17.00 \nNot included in store accounts 77.36 3/4 \n6 months Board \u0026 washing 72.00 \n149.36 3/4","Store account \n40.46 3/4 \n189.83 1/2 \nCredits 113.00 \nBalance due 76.83","Home \nOctober 31, 1859","My dear Sister \nLast week I mailed a letter to Mr. Arnold requesting him to visit me and [illegible] other inducements told him that we were to have a county agricultural Fair, but didn't mention the day, as I had not yet ascertained it; but it is to be on the 23 of this month. Urge Mr. Arnold to come if you think that he can do so safely; and during his stay, I will try \u0026 interest him in our schools \u0026 county, and see if he can be induced to locate here.","I found that the cadets designed being absent so short a time, that I concluded that I had better postpone my visit to you until next summer.","I feel that we are now greatly blessed with a good teacher for boys, he is the very man I think whom Thomas would do well under. We have a number of good schools for Grace \u0026 Stark. There is a gentleman in town who has a boy who has given him \u0026 his teacher much trouble \u0026 on Saturday he was speaking of Mr. Morgan (who is the teacher to whom I referred for Thomas) \u0026 he spoke of him in very high terms for the successful management of his boy \u0026 for the progress that his boy is making under his new teacher.","I heard from Anna on Saturday. She hoped to be at Hampden Sidney today. She feels much improved \u0026 is bringing Laura her youngest sister home with her. I hope that they will soon be here.","Let me hear from you soon \u0026 tell me  what Mr. A says. I felt it would be more prudent in me not to say anything in my letter about his moving here. I would like to see him first \u0026 thus have a better opportunity of judging how he could best be approached successfully on the subject. I desired to write to you two weeks ago but I thought that Mr. A. might suspect something from the frequency of our letters.","Love to all, and trust God unreservedly in all things is my sincere prayer.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","Lexington, Va \nDec.12th/59","My dear Sister \nYour letter stating that you are teaching the children yourself has given me concern and I write this letter for the purpose of saying that you must never hesitate for a single moment about sending the children to me. I stated in my letter to you the conditions upon which I was ready to do for them what I could, because I felt it would prevent any disappointment to you \u0026 Mr. Arnold in the event of their coming, and I feel that I can make them comfortable \u0026 enable them to acquire a good education \u0026 to move in that sphere of life where I desire to see them move. Without a good education they must ever fall short of that position in life which they ought to occupy, and their early education consisting of spelling \u0026 reading is of great importance; if either is defective the education must necessarily be defective. But if insuperable objections lie in the way of getting a good teacher or of sending them abroad, don't give yourself anxiety but trust in our most kind \u0026 merciful Father who withholds no good thing from his children. I am very thankful to see you bear up under your trials with such Christian fortitude \u0026 as long as we lean on His almighty arm all shall be well.","I reached home on last Friday night about 3 o'clock in the morning. Anna is an invalid still, but I trust that better health is in store for her. My throat has been troubling me again in consequence of a cold contracted during my military excursion.","I am thankful to you for engaging the [illegible] but I don't know when I will be able to bring them home. You must give my love to Aunt \u0026 Uncle White. Remember me very kindly to Mr. Arnold. Anna joins me in love to the children. Should you see any of Mr. Chenoweth's friends say to them that I saw him today, \u0026 that he is well.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","...that carpeting is used for stairs instead of oil cloth. In regard to furniture I thought it best to consult you before making the purchases. As the furniture will last a life time it is best to be careful in pleasing ourselves although it may occasion delay. I purchased the oil cloth at once lest it might be sold, it is to be forwarded to Balt. directed to J. Arnold, Beverly Randolph County Va. care of R. L. Heavener \u0026 John Gephart, Jr. 320 Balt. St. Balt., M.D. I send the oil cloth as a present. As to the other articles, Rods etc. I can get the rods with concealed fastenings for $2.85 per dozen or I can get common rods with visible band fastenings for $2.20 per doz. The length of the rods is 30 inches but as you haven't the oil cloth you may not want the rods. Let me know \u0026 if the length is not right, tell me what length you desire.","If you can't get all the articles now, you can get the others if you desire at some other time as I can order them at any time by calling Madden's attention to them now. Let me hear from you soon and","[in pencil at top]\nIf you still wish the parlor lamp let me know what kind \u0026 what is to be burnt in it.","I will order the amount of your funds and I may be able to add some but my money matters are behind hand. I have been in debt ever since I purchased my house and have to constantly borrow from the bank in order to get along. Send your money as far as practicable in drafts on N. York for they charge a premium here for drafts \u0026 it is not safe to send bills by mail. I prefer paying the premium to running the risk. I also wish that you would write to the person from whom you purchased the draft which you sent me, \u0026 get him to procure you another as I have lost that one \u0026 when you get the draft send it to me. If I were you I would try to get along without the mattresses if possible and I would then get:","Bureau $25, wash stand $10, Tete a Tete1 $18, 4 quartets2 $5, Sofa $5, centre table $9, French bedstead $15. Total exclusive of boxing $87. Should you prefer the sofa instead of [lounge] \u0026 Tete a Tete the amount will be $3 less, \u0026 if you prefer the wash stand to match the Bureau \u0026 I would get it if my means justified, the amount will be $5 more.","[in another hand the words \"29 feet eight inches.\"]","Give my love to all. Your affec. brother, Thomas.","Lexington, Va \nJany 28th, 1860","My dear Sister \nYour last very welcome letter came safe to hand and I am glad that you have succeeded in procuring a teacher and I hope that the children will learn well under his instruction. I am glad to hear of Mr. Arnold's improved health \u0026 trust that it may continue to improve. Through the blessing of out Heavenly Father we have been spared from the small pox thus far; \u0026 I hope that we may entirely escape it. There are but few cases now amongst the whites; the servants have taken it; though it has not spread much.As soon as a servant takes the disease he is carried to the hospital and they appear to be greatly afraid of the disease in consequence of their being sent to the hospital in case of taking it.","I hope that Anna's health is improving, but very little throws her back again. I wrote to Aunt Clem a few days since. On my return from Harper's Ferry, I came through Richmond \u0026 saw Wm. L. Jackson \u0026 his wife, Jonathan [Bennet, Burnet] \u0026 his wife and Wm. E. Arnold, Ben Bassett, John Hoffman \u0026 other friends. I wish you would write to me when are the given names of Wm. L. Jackson's wife \u0026 Bennett's wife \u0026 what relation there is between them \u0026 us, and give me a letter full of such things; as I am asked from time to time what is the Relationship me \u0026 such persons. I think Mr. Arnold knows a good deal about the subject. For example I think he knows what were grandfather's brothers. I remember having a talk with him once on the subject \u0026 I found that he appeared better acquainted with such things than myself. Who was Dr. Edward Jackson?","Anna joins me in love to you all. I hope that your health is better than when you last wrote.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","Home \nFebruary 25, 1860","My dear Niece \nI was much pleased to hear from your Mother's letter that her health and your Father's have been so good and to hear that you have so faithful a teacher; and as you can not always have him, I hope that you will do all you can in order to learn as much as possible whilst he is with you. And first of all I want you to learn to spell well; give particular attention to spelling; for I don't care how much you know about other things, if you don't spell well, you will be laughed at by educated people. I desire to see you have a good education, and the first step towards a good education, after learning the alphabet, is to learn to spell well. If a person commences reading before learning to spell well, he will not be apt to ever learn much more about spelling, because reading is more pleasant than spelling.","When I was young I committed the blunder of learning to read before I had learnt to spell well, and though I am now 36 years old, yet still I am mortified by my spelling words wrong; in writing this letter I have had to look in the Dictionary to see how a word was spelt and so I expect it will be all my life because I didn't give enough attention to my spelling when I was young. As your memory is better now than it may ever be, you can learn to spell more easily than when you become larger. When we are young we can recollect much better than when we are grown up.","I desire to see you an educated and accomplished lady, one that your Father and Mother will be justly proud of. After learning to spell very well then I want you to read histories, and travels and biographies, and such other books as will give you valuable information. I also hope that you will learn your Geography very well.","My Father and Mother died when I was very young, and I had to work for my living and education both; but your parents are both living and have given you a kind teacher and I trust that you will show them how thankful you are to them by studying hard. If you ever wish any information which I can give, you must ask me. I haven't written to your Mother for some time as I was afraid that I might send you the small pox, but I don't think that there is any danger now, as all are well here or about so.","I heard a student of Washington College make a beautiful speech on last Wednesday and as he is of the same name and county as your teacher, I expect that they are Relatives.","Give my love to all of the family \u0026 write to me soon. Your affectionate Uncle Thomas.","Lexington, Va. \nApril 16, 1860","My dear Sister \nI have been desiring to write to you for some time, but have been prevented from doing so. I am sorry to learn that your eyes trouble you so much. I wish you would try the simple remedy of washing them with cold water, lifting the water to the face in both hands and washing the face until a little water gets into the eyes and they commence smarting. Do this at night just before going to bed, and again immediately after getting up. I hope that you are improving, and that Mr. Arnold is likewise. Anna is suffering from a very bad cold. She has been confined to her bed for nearly a week, but is up this afternoon.","I don't know how Mr. Arnold thinks Wm. L. Jackson would do for a judge, but if he would like to see him elected over Edmondson and can do anything for him I hope that he will do so. I thought that probably there might be some person or persons living near his Father's old place beyond Weston with whom he might have influence; if such is not the case, do not say anything about the subject to him and probably you had better say nothing anyway to him upon the subject. From what I have heard, Wm. will very probably be elected.","I hope that the children are all doing well. Anna joins me in love to you all.","Your affec. brother Thomas.","April 21/60","My Dear Sister \nI intended writing to you today but as Anna has done so, I will only say a few words \u0026 those with respect to Grace.  I have not mentioned the subject of Maj. Preston and I don't think it necessary to consult you upon the subject but if you still desire me to do so, let me know in your next letter and I will give you his opinion.","My mind is clear in making Grace familiar with the English grammar as soon as practicable; let her commence it at once.  Let her not only study the principles of the language, but require her to parse a great deal, so as to make her familiar with the application of the principles of the language.  Let all her studies be English until she should become a finished English scholar.  I don't attach much importance to Latin for females, it is of value to every educated person but mostly to professional men.  I am glad that Mr. A. is obtaining Mr. McCuchin.  You may expect another letter from me in a week or so.","Your affect. Brother \nThomas","[postscript in hand of Mary Anna Jackson] \nP. S. Maj. J. requests me to say to you that he will attend to any commissions for furniture in the North that you may wish - as ever your Anna","Home \nMay 1st/60","My dear Sister, \nTell Grace that I have received her letter \u0026 that I am glad to see her spelling so good. I will write to her in a few days \u0026 will send her the pattern desired. When ever you desire furniture from N.Y. let me know \u0026 I can order it from either of two establishments. One of them makes first class furniture, but I think that his prices are too high for you. I purchased nothing of him but ½ dozen parlor chairs. The rest of my furniture omitting piano \u0026 a few other articles were furnished by another house \u0026 I was very well pleased with the articles; but when I was last in N.Y. I purchased a few more articles of the same house but am not pleased with them so well so I would advise you to order but a few articles at first in the event of your intending to purchase much.\nI am writing in great haste holding the paper in one hand and writing with the other. \nAnna joins me in love to you all. \nYour affectionate brother, \nThomas.","[from Mary Anna Jackson]","My dear Sister, \nI would gladly send the pattern to Grace, but I think it unnecessary, as I can give you directions without it. The girls of Grace's size here wear black silk tunics made exactly like those Grace wore last summer, except they fasten in front, \u0026 the skirt reaches nearly to the knees. They are very pretty, \u0026 black silk is all the style now. All the ladies mantles this summer are made of black silk. Some of the girls here wear circular capes or talmas, that reach a little below the waist, they would be pretty for Grace, but it think the black silk tunics are the most fashionable.","Write soon. Much love to all. \nYour affectionate sister, \nAnna Jackson","Lexington, Va \nMay 7, 1860","My dear Niece \nYour letter came safely and gives me much pleasure to see how rapidly you progress in spelling. Every word of your letter was spelt correctly and I hope that all your words may always be treated as well those contained in your letter; for it is treating words badly to steal a letter from them, or to impose on them a letter which they don't want. You must look at Stark's letters when he writes them to his sweetheart especially. And to be more serious it would be a good plan for my sweet niece and nephews to examine each others letters when they contain no secrets, and in that way you will be very apt to find out all the counterfeit words which may be passing themselves off on any of you. Remember that there are a great many ways of spelling a word wrong, but there is only one way of spelling it right.","I intended to send you with this letter the pattern which you requested, but your aunt wrote in my last that you have the requested pattern at home. The weather is quite warm today. My peas are in bloom, they commenced blooming before the end of April. I hope that you have a fine garden. Write to me when ever you have leisure time. I am glad to see your teacher remaining with you. Your aunt joins me in love to you all. Your aunt's health is much improved.","Your affectionate uncle, Thomas.","Home \nJune 4th, 1860","My dear Sister \nI have not heard from you for so long a time that I am fearful you are sick, and if so you must make the children write to me. I hope though that your health is unusually good.","Anna is unusually unwell but I trust that she will soon commence improving again. My eyes have improved greatly, through the blessing of Him who withholds no good thing from me, but in some respects my health is more impaired than it has been for some years. If I don't improve, I hope to leave for a Hydropathic establishment soon after our Commencement in July. And my plan is to send a servant with the carriage to meet me at the Depot nearest Beverly. What is the name of the Depot. I want the servant to get to your house a day or two in advance of the time, so that he will be certain to meet me. Anna and I will then return by Beverly  in the carriage \u0026 send the servant home by the Rail Road. All this plan may be frustrated, but I am resolved to pay you the first visit which I make, so you may be satisfied that if I don't visit you that my health is such as to render medical treatment necessary.","I send some early Silesia Lettuce seed which I hope you will sow at once, and after it gets a few leaves on each plant, set the plants in rows so that the plants shall be 8 inches apart, and water them occasionally so as to keep the ground damp. I never was fond of lettuce until I tried this. I regard it as the largest, tenderest and finest flavored that I have ever tasted. If you wish any more seed let me know \u0026 I will send it. I am greatly gratified at the election of Wm. L. Jackson. I fear that I have a disease of the kidneys, the disease gives me pain every day. I experience unusual pain whilst riding in a carriage. Anna joins me in love to you all.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","Lexington, Va. \nJune 30th, 1860","My dear Sister \nYour letter enclosing the check came safely \u0026 relieved my mind from apprehensions of your health being seriously ill. We have closed our examinations and I hope that on Thursday next I will be able to leave. I have some concern about getting from home to Goshen, but I trust that I will not experience much pain as I design going in my carriage.","I don't feel so well today as usual, but I have been exercising probably too much as I am at the Institute for the 3rd time. I think that my general health is better than it has been for a year or two at this season of the year, but much exercise appears to bring on increased trouble and pain. If I do not improve greatly between this time \u0026 the time that I reach N.Y. I will pass directly through and leave your purchases til my return.","Write to me at Brattleboro Vermont as I design going to a Hydropathic establishment there. If I should not stop as I go through N.Y., I will write to two different establishments there and find out on what terms they will furnish the furniture, so that on my return it will only be necessary to examine the furniture \u0026 make the purchases. In your next letter, tell me to whom I must direct your purchases. I expect that it will be cheaper to send them by water to Baltimore \u0026 from Balt. by Rail Road. If so it would be necessary to send them to somebody in Balt. as well as to some one at Webster or the stopping Depot on the R.R. Anna don't know of my writing this letter as I am at the Institute, or she might have some special message. Her health is much better than usual \u0026 I trust that through the blessing of God she will be restored this summer. Much love to all.","Your affec. brother Thomas","Round Hill Water Cure \nNorthampton, Mass. \nJuly 21st/60","My dear Sister \nI have been desiring to write to you for some time but on last Friday week I was very ill with a bilious attack attended with high fever; but as I was with a skillful water cure physician he soon through the blessing of a kind Providence arrested the fever, and on Saturday I was again out doors and am now better than before the attack. I might have written to you last week, had  I not been anticipating a change from Brattleboro to this place, and I feared that your letter might not reach me in the event of having it directed to that place in the event of my leaving there. Today I came here \u0026 am much pleased with things so far. I think that Anna's health as well as my own has improved.","The special object of writing to you at this time is to request you to furnish me with another list of the articles you wish me to get for you \u0026, I wish that you would put them down in the order in which you most desire them, as the amount which you sent (fifty five dollars) will not purchase half of what you named and I am apprehensive that the state of my purse will not allow me to do much for you, though I think that I will be able to do something. I would not trouble you with making out another list, had I not as it appears put those you sent me in such a special safe place of keeping that when I was about to leave home I could not find them myself.","I don't think that I will get you anything at auction. I bought our sofa there \u0026 it has turned out a great cheat. If you can't give a full list, let me have the dimensions of the oil cloth. I wrote to you by Mr. Chenoweth \u0026 I think requested you to tell me to whom I should send the purchases in Baltimore \u0026 also at Grafton. Please let me know soon after receiving this and direct your letter to Round Hill Water Cure, Northampton, Massachusetts. I wish you were here with me, it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Anna joins me in love to you all.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas","I am on the West Side of the Connecticut River so you can find me on the map.","Round Hill \nNorthampton, Mass. \nAug. 4th/860","My dear Sister, \nYour welcome letter of July 22d reached us at this place. I am glad that our sweet cousins (for such are the Murdochs) are about paying you a visit and I very much desire to meet them, but such gratification can not be indulged in at this time as our physician says that Anna will have to remain here until about the 1st of Oct. if she wishes to be cured. He says that he can thoroughly cure her. He says that he could cure me of all my symptoms of disease in from four to six months and as I am improving, I wish that I could remain here until relived of all my troubles or so long as I continue to improve. He says that I have a slight distortion of the spine, \u0026 that it has given rise to some of my uneasy symptoms. There are several ladies here who could not walk when they commenced treatment \u0026 are now walking as if perfectly well.","Anna and myself much regret that we must again be denied the pleasure of visiting you as we had hoped to do. But I know that at the right time our Heavenly Father will permit us to see you. I am anxiously looking forward to some opportunity during the coming session. I wrote in my last for you to give me a list of furniture, etc. in the order in which you prefer them, and I would suggest that you had better get a lower priced bedstead than ours. For instance, if a cottage one would answer it could be purchased at about half the price that we gave for ours. But if you could consent to lower the price of the other articles, I think that it would be best; of course you would not get things so serviceable \u0026 showy but I think that the increased number of articles for the same money would more than compensate.","A cottage bedstead would be rather small; but they are made neatly. I have merely made these suggestions \u0026 you must do as you think best \u0026 I will do the best I can for you in New York. I will not have the opportunity of stopping by in Philadelphia as my time is so precious. If you prefer the Philadelphia bedstead, I will write to the same person who made ours, \u0026 get you one. I send a list of some of our purchases. They were much lower than could have been bought in Lexington.","Anna joins me in love to you all. I wish I could stop in Philadelphia as I might get some things for you and also attend to an important matter. You must give my love to Harriet \u0026 the others when they visit you. May you have every needful blessing temporal \u0026 spiritual is my habitual prayer.\nYour affectionate brother, \nThomas","Home Sept. 3rd, 1860","My dear Sister, \nI have reached home safely with my health much improved. My physician said that I ought to have remained a month longer \u0026 I tried to do so but did not succeed, and I am satisfied with the sweet assurance that all things work together for my good. Anna's health was much improved, yet it was necessary for her to remain longer. I stopped in N. York and went to Brunner[?] and Moore's and also to I stopped in N. York and went to Brunner[?] and Moore's and also to Madden's. \tThey are persons from whom I hoped to purchase your furniture, and at Madden's I have been able to get a better bargain than Anna \u0026 I got of him. The prices are as follows, center table with marble top $9, French bedstead $14 (width inside 5ft 1 inch), Elegant bureau $25, corresponding wash stand $15. The bureau is under its regular price which is $30. There is another bureau at $23 \u0026 corresponding wash stand $10. Wash stands have marble top\u0026 back. Sofa inside length 7ft at $25. Another sofa inside length 6ft 8 inches at $20. Nice tete a tete at $18. Shuck mattress to fit bed $6. Shuck and cotton mattress mixed at $9. Lounge opening out or not at $6. Also another kind of lounge opening out or not at $5. Colors of lounges black; green \u0026 brown[?]. 4 quartets at $5.","Boxing of table .75 \n\" \" Bedstead 2.00 \n\" \" Bureau 1.50 \n\" \" Wash stand 1.00 \n\" \" Sofa 1.50 \n\" \" quartets .50 \n\" \" lounge 1.00 \nBailing mattresses .75 \nTotal 9.00","All the articles are mahogany, and I like them except the $23 Bureau. I would get the $25 bureau as it is only $2 more and if the elegant wash stand is too expensive I will get him to make you a neat one for $10. I would advise you to get the $20 sofa, but if you prefer you can instead of the sofa get the tete a tate \u0026 $5 lounge which will come to $3 more than the sofa. But if you prefer the sofa, you can make a lounge of it by spreading a cloth over it. The tete a tate is handsomer than the lounge though much smaller than our tete a tate. \tI purchased oil cloth for the square \u0026 rectangle but didn't succeed in getting any for the stairs as it is not now fashionable for stairs. I got the oil cloth at Stewart's \u0026 they told me that they didn't know where any could be had for stairs.","Home Sept. 24th, 1860","My dear Sister, \nYour very welcome letter reached me on Saturday and I was enabled to borrow the necessary money from the Bank, and I forwarded a draft this morning in a letter to Mr. Madden requesting him to purchase the carpet \u0026 stair rods and to forward all by the 1st packet to J. Arnold, Beverly Randolph County Virginia, to the care of R. L. Heavener \u0026 John Gephart box no. 320 Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland. I told him to send the lounge opening out at $6. I also specified green as the color. You did not mention the color in your letter, but I thought that you were pleased with ours. I regard it as very cheap, it is not so showy as ours, but I would much prefer it, as I think it is a serviceable one; whereas ours has proved to be a great cheat' having been bought at a N.Y. auction I might have expected it to turn out badly.  As you request a Bible instead of the oil cloth I conform very willingly to your wishes and the account will then stand","Centre table 9.\tBoxing table .75 \nBedstead 14. \" Bedstead\t2.00 \nBureau 25 \" Bureau 1.50 \nWash Stand 15 \" Wash Stand\t1.00 \nTate a Tete\t18 \" Sofa 1.50 \nLounge\t6 \" Quartets .50 \nQuartets 5\t\" Lounge 1.00 \n10 yd Carpet 8.25 \nat 62 ½\t6.25 \n18 stair rods 4.28 \nBoxing\t8.25 \n110.78","In order to get a draft on N.Y. I had to pay one dollar and eleven cents making in all one hundred and eleven dollars and eighty nine cents. Deducting from this the amount you sent me fifty five dollars leaves fifty six dollars and 89 cents adding to this the price of the oil cloth 7.50 makes the total amount sixty four dollars \u0026 39 cents. There are 10 yards of oil cloth at 75 cents per yard.","In order to get a new draft from a Bank the person to whom the Bank gave the draft had to inform the Bank that the draft has been lost or mislaid as the case may be and satisfy the Banking officer that he is acting honestly in the matter. If our Bank were to give me a draft \u0026 I should lose it all I would have to do would be to go to the cashier of the Bank \u0026 tell him that the draft was lost \u0026 request him to give me another which he would do and he would then write to the Bank that was to pay the draft \u0026 tell it not to pay the first draft. If he thought it necessary. So if the draft sent me was given to Col. Goff ask him to write to the Bank \u0026 request another draft stating that the first has been lost or mislaid. If the cashier of the Bank does not know Col. Goff then the Col. had better enclose his letter to some friend in whom the Bank has confidence and let this friend present it to the Bank so that the Bank may be satisfied that all is right. I regret to give you so much trouble.","Lexington, Va. \nDec. 1st, 1860","My dear Sister, \nI recd. your welcome letter this morning. I regret to learn that you have all been ill, but trust that ere this reaches you, all may again be well. If Mr. Preston remains in Beverly much of his time, I would be glad if it could be so arranged so as to board with you, if your health would justify it, and other circumstances would justify it. But I fear that it could not be arranged so. But wherever he may stay when in Beverly you may through the blessing of God derive much aid from him by consulting him freely. He is reserved in his manners, and I think that the best way to treat him, is to be very cordial, and to evince a desire to see much of him, but after all, we must not depend too much on a man; but look up to our Heavenly Father for every needed aid. If we but live near to God, all things shall work together for our good. I regret to hear of Aunt White's blindness. Give my love to her \u0026 Uncle.","I am sorry that your furniture was injured even slightly. I expect that the expenses to Webster were not much more than customary. I didn't expect that you would favor the French bedstead as much as ours, but such a one as ours I have never seen in N. York, it is the Philadelphia style \u0026 besides it costs more than yours. I like the French and Anna would exchange it with you if practicable and says if you will send her yours she will send you hers. If you had been accustomed to Leery French Bedsteads all your life you would probably think the high ones quite clumsy affairs.","I hope that Williams will exchange with Judge Thompson and would be glad if he would do so next term which commences the 12th of next Sept. I hope if he comes that he will bring his wife with him.\n    \nI did not ask Mr. Rieston to take your Bible to you, as he said that he was going on horseback.","Anna joins me in love to you \u0026 the children.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nDec. 29th 1860","My dear Sister, \nAmong the things laid out for this Saturday is the writing of a letter to you. The weather here is such that any one who does not learn at the feet of Jesus would pronounce dismal; as it is penetratingly damp in addition to wet falling snow- bordering on sleet. How different are the views of one who sees God in all things and one who sees Him in nothing. This reminds me of of the Peasant who said that the weather tomorrow will be just such as pleases me, because it will be such as pleases God, and that always pleases me.","How do you like Mr. Thomas Preston? What is being done for the Redeemers cause in Beverly? How I would like to be with you! A visit to you is one of the pleasant things in prospect. I hope that you are all well again.","Do not have too much anxiety about bringing up your children, trust in God assistance, and it will be given. I think of our Sainted Mother and take courage from God's promise I will show mercy unto thousands (of generations) of them that keep me commandments From this passage a parent as will as children may draw great comfort. If a parent but keeps God's commandments, he or she may be well assured that God's mercy will rest upon the children.","I am looking forward with great interest to the 4th of Jany. when the Christian people for assistance, of this land will lift their united prayer as incense to the Throne of God in Supplication for our unhappy country. What is the feeling about Beverly respecting Secession? I am anxious to hear from the native part of my state, I am strong for the Union at present, and if things become no worse, I hope to continue so. I think that the majority in this county are for the Union; but in counties bordering us there is a strong secession feeling. Anna joins me in love to you \u0026 the children.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas.","Lexington, Va. \nFeby 23rd, 1861","My dear Sister, \nYour kind letter reached its destination after Anna had left for North Carolina to visit her parents and be present at her sister Sue's wedding. She left last Monday morning. I heard from her in Richmond. She wrote that Providence had greatly blest her. She went as far as Richmond with a lady from this place. From Richmond she was to go to her destination with her Brother William who was to leave Washington for the purpose.","I feel very lonesome \u0026 greatly wish that I had you as next door neighbor. Today is raining \u0026 I stay pretty much in doors.","I hope that Thomas will spare no pains to get all the education practicable before coming to the Institution. He will thus be enabled to take our course to greater advantage, and will be in a position to graduate higher in his class.","Yesterday was celebrated with becoming honor, due to the memory of Washington. I trust that this letter will find you all in usual health at least. My throat is troubling me today. I would be glad to hear from Thomas or from any of the children.","Your affect. brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nApril 6th, 1861","My dear Sister, \nYour very kind letter net with a welcome reception and I intended answering it last Saturday, but was prevented. I am very much gratified to learn that Mr. A. has consented to aid the church provided Mr. P remains with you. From Grace's letter I saw that he would remain if a proper salary could be raised. Do what you all can to make up the amount \u0026 I will be responsible for the rest. I would rather pay his whole salary than have him leave Beverly at this time. I still hope that Mr. Arnold may become a Christian. I know that the change to effect this must be great, but who will limit the power of the Holy Ghost. You were once a disbeliever, but a mother's prayers have been (as I believe) answered \u0026 who can say but that your prayers \u0026 the prayers of others may be heard for Mr. Arnold: for years I have been praying for him \u0026 expect to continue doing so. how great has been the change in him to agree to aid in preaching the Gospel. Pray on for him \u0026 pray for more faith. You speak of your temptations- that you shall be a cast away: don't tolerate such an idea for a moment. God draws his sensible presence from us to try our faith. When a cloud comes between you and the sun do you fear that the sun will never appear again? I am well satisfied that you are a child of God, and that you will be saved in Heaven, therefore ever to dwell with the ransomed of the Lord. So you must not doubt. The Natural Sun may never return to the view of the child of God when once concealed by an intervening cloud but the Sun of Righteousness will. But there is one very essential thing to the child of God who would enjoy the comforts of religion \u0026 that is he or she must live in accordance with the law of God- must have no will but his- Knowing the path of duty, must not hesitate for a moment, but at once[?] walk in it. Jesus says my yoke is easy \u0026 my burden is light \u0026 this is true, if we but follow him in the prompt discharge of every duty, but we mustn't hesitate a moment about doing our[?] duty under all circumstances as soon as it is made known to us \u0026 we should always seek by prayer to be taught our duty.","If temptations are presented, you must not think that you are committing sin in consequence of having a sinful thought- The Savior thought a sinful thought of worshipping Satan, what could be more abhorrent to a Christian's feeling than such a thought. But such thoughts become sinful if we derive pleasure from them, we must abhor them if we would prevent our sinning. The Devil inputs sinful ideas into our minds to disrupt our peace \u0026 to make us sin \u0026 it is our duty to see by prayer \u0026 watchfulness that we are not defiled by them.\n    \nGod has done great things; astonishing things for you \u0026 your family. Don't doubt his eternal love for you.","Lexington, Va. \nApril 13th, 1861","My dear Niece, \nI have been desiring to answer your letter for some time, but have from various causes been prevented. I wish I could see you with me again in Lexington, but as I don't expect to have that pleasure this spring, I hope to see you in Beverly next summer. In regard to those little histories of which you spoke, I will try \u0026 get Mr. Thomas to take a couple of them to you as a present. They may keep you reading until you have an opportunity of purchasing yours. Send to Harper \u0026 Brother, New York \u0026 I think if you will write to them beforehand that they will let you have them a quarter lower that the retail price which was 60 cents. When I purchased mine he let me have them at 45 cents, as I purchased a number of Books and I think he will do the same now. I don't like to ask Mr. Preston to carry anything, as he will probably not be able to take everything which he wants of his own, in consequence of his being on horseback \u0026 leaving home for several months \u0026 possibly for a year.","Your Aunt will attend to your request. I am sorry to learn that Mr. Chenoweth's health has failed: but hope that he may soon be restored. ","We have had very wet weather here during the present week, but I think that it is probably about over.","Your Aunt joins me in love to you all. She spoke of writing to day, but as I wanted to answer your letter she consented to postpone hers.","You must write to me often. \nYour affectionate Uncle \nThomas.","I am gratified to see from your letter that you are so much pleased with Mr. Preston as a preacher.","Baltimore \u0026 Ohio R. R. Telgraph","By Telegraph","Dated H. Ferry April 30, 1861 \nTo Jas. M. Jackson","An ordinance equalizing taxation onproperty throughout the sate of Virginia passed the convention of this twenty seventh inst (27th). Let papers publish.","T. J. Jackson \nCol. Commanding \nat Harpers Ferry","Charge 25 cts.","Division Head Qrts. \nHarpers Ferry \nMay 5th, 1861","Colonel, \nThe object of this letter is to request that you will look our for the interests of Massie, McDonald, and Cunnningham, they are all valuable officers. Though I recommended Massie to the Governor soon after my arrival here, yet at that time I didn't know his full worth. He is an invaluable staff officer, and I should greatly regret to lose him. I hope that you may find it consistent with the interest if Public Service to give him a Lieutenant Coloneley of the Inspector Generals Department.","McDonald and Cunningham both prefer the Corps of Engineers (Regular Service).","I am colonel, \nVery Respectfully yours. \nT. J. Jackson","To \nCol. F. H. Smith \nMember of Council of State","Harper's Ferry \nMay 25th, 1861","Governor, \nThe object of this letter is to state that Mr. W. S. H. Baylor, late Colonel of the Augusta regiment has qualities which would make him a valuable Colonel if an opportunity were offered for their development. During the insubordination at this place, which resulted from depriving the works of their field and general offices, Mr. B. instead of at once going to Richmond to advance his personal interests, remained here until he succeeded in quelling the insubordination in his Regiment, and I was forcibly impressed with the influence which he exerted over his men. He possesses fine qualities for an officer and consequently feels deeply that the other Colonels were reinstated whilst he was only appointed a Major. I am well satisfied from what I know of him personally, that he would as a colonel, be an ornament to the Service. \nI am Governor, your Obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nCol. Va. Vols.","Jany. 2d, 1862","Major, \nI am much obliged to you for the nice lemons you have sent me.\nIssue one day's rations of Hd. Bd. As you suggest.\nI am glad to see that you are so well supplied.\nYou disappointed not only me but the Staff by not dining with us on Christmas.","I have been concerned about your health, as I hear that you do not look so well as usual. I hope that you will take special care of your health.","Respectfully yours, \nT. J. Jackson\nLt. Genl.","Hear Quarters Valley Dist. \nUnger's Store Jany. 13, 1862","General, \nThe enemy have evacuated Romney, leaving part of their stores behind. \nRespectfully you Obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl. Comd.","Genl. J. E. Johnston \nComd. Dept. of N. Va.","Winchester \nFeby 11th 1862","My dear Doctor \nYour very kind and Christian letter respecting my proposed withdrawal from Field Service has been received, and be assured that it met with a cordial reception. My desire to serve our cause is undiminished, but I am in active service not because it is more congenial to my taste, but from a sense of duty. The moment that my services are not required in the field I desire to return to the Institute.","After God had restored to us the county of Morgan East of the Big Capon River and the most valuable portion of Hampshire County, and was still driving the enemy from this Military District, the Secretary of War without consulting me upon the subject, sent an order to me stating that he has information, that Genl. Loring's command is in danger of being cut off, and directs me to order him back to Winchester immediately, thus unnecessarily abandoning to the enemy what had been restored to us. If such a policy as that was to be pursued by the Secretary at his desk far removed from the theatre of war, ruin must result to our cause, and I feel called upon to utter my strongest protest against such a ruinous policy, and this I designed doing by offering to resign, rather than be the willful instrument of carrying out a ruinous policy. So far as the secretary may have shown indignity to me personally, that is not a matter to be considered in times like the present. I am satisfied that my course was a good one for our cause, the effect that it may injuriously have in the estimation of men respecting me, is of but little moment.","I say it humbly but with the hope that you will live to see that my course has been what it should have been. I am every ready to remain in the field when I can have a prospect of being useful there. Pray that I may be useful.\nI am sincerely your friend \nT.J. Jackson","Winchester \nFeby 18th, 1862","General \nI have received information that there is below Washington another Brigade besides Sickles' and that they are provided with pontoon trains by which they can cross their Art. \u0026 other force in about four (4) hours and that they design doing so with the night at three or four different points, and that the first favorable night is the time fixed upon. That the crossing is to be followed by the reoccupation of Fredericksburg.","The 1st Tennessee leaves for Knoxville at dawn tomorrow morning. Would have left this morning, but I thought it best not to move until something could be heard respecting the time when the cars could receive them, as the weather has been very bad, and the troops are comfortable in their present position, \u0026 are within a day's march of Strasburg. Tomorrow at 10 o'clock A.M. the 1st Georgia will leave, and the Regiments for Genl Humes will move in time for their R. R. transportation. As there is no evidence of an immediate move on this place, I do not attach much importance to the information respecting the crossing of the Potomac below you, but have felt it my duty to make mention of it. The information is that the crossing is to be at night. The troops for Manassas can leave at any time via Snicker's Gap; as the boats now there will transport 250 Inft. per trip, but unless I receive further instructions from you, I will keep them as you directed until after the Regiments for the Virginia District leave.","Respectfully your Obt. Servt. \nT.J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl","Winchester, VA. \nFebruary 18th 1862","J. J. Jackson Major Gen. Comdg.","Reports information concerning enemy's strenght \u0026 intended operations on lower Potomac. Departure of the troops of Genl. Loring's command.","Winchester \n8.40 p.m. March 4/62","General \nMy dispatch to Genl. Johnston of yesterday as well as today was important. Please let me now at once whether either of them was captured. I think that we had better send nothing more for the present via Snicker's Gap, but everything via Ashby's. I will keep a lookout for [Miss] Osborn. I will understand the [ ]1. The Yankees are in Smithfield which is about 6 miles west of Charles Town.","Respectfully your Obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl. \nBrig Genl. D. H. Hill \nComd C. S. Forces, Leesburg.","Winchester \nMarch 7th, 1862","My Dear Colonel, \nI much regret that there should be an attempt at such foul aspirations against your character as named in your letter, which I received yesterday. On the 21st Inst. my mind was so occupied with the movement of troops during the Battle, that I observed but little of the minutia of individuals beyond what was necessary to see plans carried out. But so favorable was the impression of your conduct on my mind at the time of making out my report, when my memory was more fresh than at present, that I felt it was official duty to speak of you in terms of great praise. At the time of making out my report, I was suffering from my wound, and wrote but a short report, but all that is in it respecting yourself, is such testimony, as a meritorious officer successfully fighting for the Liberty of his country deserves. I see that I forwarded your report to Genl. Johnston and you had better get a copy of mine from him if you need it, as there might be a military impropriety in my sending you a copy. If the General hasn't got mine, request him to direct me to furnish him with a copy, or to furnish you with it either. But if you have any hesitation about making the request of the Genl. let me know, and I will send you a copy of the report so far as it relates to you. I did not retain a copy of your Report.","Today I will commence in a quiet way gathering up such facts and names as may be of use to you, should there be any occasion for them. Anything I can do, you must depend upon me for as it will be both a duty and pleasure to send you.","Your daughter, Mrs. [?] and Mrs. Jackson left here in the same stage on last Tuesday. Sandy is recovering from a very severe cold.","Your much attached friend, \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qrs. Valley District \nNear Mt. Jackson March 20th, 1862","My dear Colonel, \nAs Lt. Col. Grisby was on furlough when I last wrote to you, my second letter has been postponed until his return. I sent for him today, and he states that he probably saw more of you during the Battle, and had more to say to you, than any other officer; and that you behaved as bravely as an officer should, and appears to have been impressed with your coolness and courage, and speaks of your conduct in high terms, and says that with the exception McLachlin d of the time when you went to the rear \u0026 hitched your horse, that you were forward with your battery.","McLachlin does not appear to recollect much respecting you during the engagement as he states that his attention was given to his pieces, and that is very natural, I know that I observed but little of individuals except as duty brought me in contact with them. Though he says that you were with the leading piece when the battery went forward on the line of battle, and that his his opinion is that just before the piece went to the rear, you gave direction respecting the firing.","Should you have Brockenbrough Court Marshaled, I would advise you to have Grisby summoned as a witness. ","Very Truly your friend \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qrs. Valley Dist. \nApril 16th, 1862","Mrs. M. K. Langhorne, \nYour note respecting you brave son has been recd. and I hasten to say that you may rest assured that I will give special attention not only to his exchange when an opportunity offers but also to his unfortunate comrades.","Yours sincerely, \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qrs. V. Dist. \nBig Spring \nApril 18th, 1862","Maj. Genl. F. H. Smith \nSupt. Va. Mil. Inst.","General, \nIf you can possibly spare Colonel Williamson for a week or ten days, I hope that you will give him a leave of absence for the purpose of assisting me professionally.","I am General your obdt. servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","Hd. Qts. at Swift Run Gap \nApril 28, 1862","Maj. Genl. F. H. Smith \nSupt. V. M. Institute","General, \nI have an important movement in contemplation and I regret to trouble you again when the subject of letting Col. Williamson join me for a few days; but if you can possibly do so, I hope that you will let him leave immediately upon the receipt of this, and join me with all possible dispatch. Should he come, let him on reaching Staunton call on Major A. W. Harman for relays of horses in order that he may reach this point or wherever it may be in the shortest time.","My prayer is that the proposed undertaking will receive God's blessing for without it I can do nothing.","Should you be able to grant my request, you may rest assured that I will not retain the Colonel longer than necessary and should you desire his services at any time before the completion of his work, you have but to notify me.","I send herewith authority for him to impress horses.","I am General your obedt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","Head Quarters May 3rd, 1862","Spec. Orders \nNo. 214","Maj. Gen. F.H. Smith having brought the Corps of Cadets of the Va. Mil. Inst. into the field, Quartermasters, Commissaries, and Ordinance Officers will furnish him all necessary supplies from their respective Departments.","By Order \nMaj. Gen. Jackson \nA.S. Pendleton \nA. A. A. G.","Near Harrisonburg \nMay 19th, 1862 \nHon. A. R. Boteler","Dear Sir, \nAccording to my promise I notify you that I am going down the Valley. But I can not say that I would advise to come on as my movements mat not be such as would enable you to visit your home. Should you feel at liberty to join me, I hope that you will do so at your earliest convenience.","What is the prospect of having Lt. Cols. J. R. Jones \u0026 A. Snead appointed Brig. Generals.","Very truly your friend \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qtrs. Valley District \nMay 29, 1862 \nMajor Genl. F. H. Smith \nSupt. Va. Mil. Institute","General, \nI am very grateful to you for your cooperation. Please call on the proper Departments at Staunton for transportation and Subsistence. When I get a tent or room to write in you shall hear from me again.\nI am General, your obdt. Serv. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","Port Republic \nJune 6, 1862","My dear Colonel, \nI have recommended Lt. Col. J. R. Jones late of the 33rd Regt. Va. Vols. For a Brigadier Generalcy. I greatly need his services as such, any thing you can do towards securing his appointment will be valuable service rendered to our cause. You may remember the part he bore in the capture of the arsenal at Apalachicola. To him was entrusted the quelling of the insurrectionary movement in this District last Spring and it was effected greatly to my satisfaction. ","Col. J. goes to Richmond at my request. My recommendation of him sometime since was without his knowledge, and he is too modest a gentleman to do much in the way of pressing this matter as it affects him personally(?), and I therefore trust that this will do it for him. Please introduce him to Hon. A. R. Boteler, who has already taken steps towards securing the appointment.\nRemember me very kindly to the Governor.","Very truly your friend, \nT. J Jackson","Gordonsville \nJune 20th, 1864","My dear Doctor, \nYours of the 9th instant has been received, but was not handed to me by Mr. [?].  If I see an opening for an army appointment for him, I will try and secure it but I fear that no such appointment will be secured without the recommendation of the Colonel or other officers of a regiment where his services may be desired.  If he can secure such a recommendation it will most certainly secure the appointment.  I am glad that he has come, and I will talk with Major Dabney respecting him, with the hope that the Major may be the means under God of increasing his usefulness.","For our prayer accept my warmest thanks, and I trust that you, and all our Christian people will with increased [?] with God implore his blessing upon our cause.  He can give us victory, and crown us with complete success, and He alone can.  My trust is in Him, and in Him along, and unto His name be all the glory for every success and every blessing.","Give my kindest regards to Mrs. White and all the family.","Your much attached friend, \nT. J. Jackson","White Oak Bridge \nJuly 10th, 1862","General, \nYours of this date has been received. I send you a copy of the order for falling back. There are no infantry that I am aware of in front of you this morning. If no instructions have reached you, I would, if in your place, move off to your position near Williamsburg road. I expect to leave here this evening about 3 o' clock.","Stuart is still in front. I saw Capt. Rufus Barring yesterday. He says that his youngest child if dangerously ill.","Respectfully, \nT.J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","July 31st, 1862 \nMy dear Doctor, \nI am very grateful to you for your prayers to God for the success of the operation which God has entrusted to me. Please continue to pray for me and for the success of the troops entrusted to me. It cheers my heart to think that many of God's people are praying to our very kind Heavenly Father for the success of the army to which I belong. Without God's blessing I look for no success, and for every success my prayer is, that all the glory may be given unto Him to whom it is properly due. If people would but give all the glory to God, and regard his creatures as but unworthy instruments, my heart would rejoice. Alas too frequently the praise is bestowed upon the creature. Whilst we must not forget the superior importance of spiritual victories, yet I trust that you will under God's direction do what you can in securing the prayers of His people for the success of our arms, especially for the success of them which are entrusted to me, an unworthy servant, but who desires to glorify His name even in my present military calling. My trust is in God for success. Praying for a continuation of your usefulness I remain your much attached friend \nT. J. Jackson","My Dear Maggie \nIn haste I drop you a line in answer to your letter of Oct.3d. I regret not having a position to which propriety Mr. Estill can be assigned. The best opening that I see for him is to secure an appointment as an ordnance officer. There are to be 70 appointed after being examined by a board upon their qualifications. Harry Estill is among the number. It appears to me that his brother Charles ought to pass examination by giving attention to the subject.","I am much obliged to you for your kindness. ","I deeply sympathize with you all in the death of dear Willie. He was in my first Sabbath school class where I became attached to him when he was a little boy. I had expected to have him as one of my aid de camps but God in his providence has ordered otherwise.","Remember me very kindly to Col. Preston \u0026 all the family. \nAffectionately your brother, \nT. J. Jackson","Near Gordonsville \nAug 7th, 1862","General, \nI am much obliged to you for giving Cadet Morrison a leave of absence. Should you not receive from his father a letter within the prescribed time requesting that his son's resignation be accepted, I respectfully request that you will accept it upon this my application.","I am General yr obdt servt. \nT. J. Jackson","5 am Bristow \n27 Augt 62","General, \nPermit me to congratulate you upon the brilliant success with which God has blessed you.  You deserve promotion. The 12 Geo. \u0026 15th Ala. Regt. have been ordered to you this morning.","If you have commissary stores enough please send 5000 rations to Genl. Ewell at Bristow as soon as you can get transportation.","I am Genl yr obdt servt. \nT. J. Jackson","Sharpsburg \nSept 16th, 1862","Miss Fairfield, \nI have received the nice breakfast for which I am indebted to your kindness.  Please accept my grateful appreciation of you hospitality.\nVery sincerely yours, \nT. J. Jackson","Hd Qrs V. Dist Sept. 22nd, 1862","General, \nI respectfully recommend that Corporal Jas. P. Smith of the Rockbridge Artillery be appointed Aid de Camp and directed to report to me for duty. As 1st Lt. G. G. Junkin has resigned I desire Mr. Smith to be his successor. He has been acting as A. D. C. since the 20th instant and I respectfully request that his appointment be dated accordingly.","I am General your most obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","T. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl. \nHd. Qrs. V. Dist. Oct. 15th, 1862","Revoking approval of Maj. Genl. D. H. Hill recommendation of Col. D. K. McBeal for a Brigadier Generalcy.","Hd. Qrs. A. N. Va. \nOctober 16th, 1862 \nResptly forwarded \nBy order of Genl. R. E. Lee","Clarke County Va. \nOct. 30th, 1862","My dear Doctor, \nYour kind and Christian letter of the 16th inst, with the accompanying resolution have been received, I write this note to thank you for having so effectually complied with my request, and to ask that your prayers and Christian efforts be continued as before requested, My trust is in God, and it is a great comfort to know that he answers prayer. I am very thankful to our kind Heavenly Father for restoring you to health. I hope that both your sons if not entirely well at present soon will be. \nYour much attached friend \nT. J. Jackson","Dec. 7th, 1862","Dear Genl, \nI have not yet found the sermon by Bishop Elliott of which mention was made when with you last. But I send herewith another of his sermons which I hope you will after reading forward to some friend in order that it may under God's blessing accomplish much good. The part marked on the 19th \u0026 20th pages comes up to my idea of what is the very reasonable \u0026 most important duty and high privilege of our people at this time.","The sermon was given me by Mrs. Brent of Winchester last winter or early in March and has not been sent out among the troops as all religious matter should.","Sincerely your friend \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qrs. 2d. Corps A. N.Va. \nDec. 8th, 1862","Genl, \nWhen you last wrote I presume that Mount Mass. \u0026 Hop Yard were not picketed for want of time after Genl. E. received the order, but before [now] I expect that the pickets are in position. I wish that you and Genl. E. would arrange the picketing dividing the work between the two divisions proportionally","I have written to Genl. Lee for the purpose of having a [c?] picket at Dickinson's crossing.","I am Genl. Yr. obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nLt. Genl.","Hd Qrs. 2d Corps, A. N. Va.","Major, \nCol. Crutchfield is very desirous of having a commissary for my reserve Art. The object of this note is to ascertain whether you have one that can be assigned there. Who have you at Milford Depot?","If you have no commissary to spare for the purpose, and you know of a suitable person I wish you would recommend him and send the recommendation through these Hd. Qrs. How would Campbell do? What I desire you to do is to recommend the most worthy if one is to be appointed.","Can one commissary attend to the duties at Milford Depot and also to seeing that the Arty. wants?","Take care of yourself \u0026 when you feel like taking a long ride, come down and see me.","Respectfully your obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nLt. Genl.","My dear sister Isabella, \nYour letter of the 15th respecting Genl. Hill was received yesterday. My first step was to try and arrange things so that he would remain with this Army; but after several interviews with him and also with Genl. Lee, I became satisfied that it would be impolite to insist on his remaining. Genl. Lee manifested to great interest in Genl. Hill, and a great desire that he should not resign. He \u0026 I took the same view as yourself respecting his feelings after being out of service a while, and we both thought it best that he should be ordered to Richmond where he could be ordered to duty else where \u0026 to some position where he could have more comforts than with this company or he given a leave to go home as circumstances might justify. It appears that the War Department took a similar view. The last news received from the Dept. was that his resignation would not be accepted at present but if necessary, a leave of absence granted. I am probably wrong in saying that this Course was determined on by the War Dept. What I should have said, is, that Genl. Lee who has returned from Richmond told me that he had so recommended and I am well satisfied that his recommendation has not been departed from.  Genl. Hill has probably explained to you before this, the causes which induced him to leave here. I tried to remove what I could influence, but was not successfull. For his services the Country owes him a lasting debt of gratitude. My prayer is that he will continue in the service until the war terminates, and that our Heavenly Father will give him success. And that his health and strength will not be so over taxed in the future as it had been in the past.","The subject of his leaving the army gave me great concern. I did not like to take any steps which would be distasteful to him. Though I thought he ought to go to Richmond, yet as he expressed his desire not to leave if a battle was about to take place, and as one might be fought any day. So far as I knew, I felt a hesitancy about doing anything which would separate him from his division in case of an action.","Genl. Lee proposed that he should take a leave of absence, and return to his division in the Spring, but Genl. Hill did not accept of it.","Though the case has been such as to give anxiety to you, Genl. Lee \u0026 myself, I am satisfied that Our God will over rule it for good. For He causes all things to work together for good to them who love Him. If the Genl. is at home when this reaches you, please give my love to him. Joseph, Robert and Maj. Ewing[?] are well. I have not seen Mr. Barrington for nearly two months. Give love to the children.","Your affectionate brother, \nT. J. Jackson","Corbyn's Farm \nCaroline Co. Va. \nFeby 11th, 1863","My dear Captain, \nYour letter of the 5th instant has been received, and your request will receive special attention. I am not sanguine of success, but an available opportunity may occur.","I regret to heat of the continued delicate health of Mrs. B. \u0026 child. Joseph Morrison has gone home to see his mother who is seriously ill. Capt. Avery had also gone on leave of absence of 25 days.","Genl. Hill has been assigned to duty in N.C.","Mr. Irwin \u0026 Sis with their children were at Cottage Home at last account. I hope that they will be there when Anna \u0026 Paul arrive there.","Should you come near me. I hope that you will not pass by without calling.","Very truly yours, \nT. J. Jackson","P.S. Genl. Stuart has arrived since the foregoing and he desires getting you appointed on His Military Court of which he has the promise. Say nothing about this, as the court is not yet secured. \nT. J. J.","Hd. Qrs. 2d Corps A. N. V. \nMarch 23d, 1863","General, \nI have learned officially this evening, that Mr. Col. Wm. R. Cox 2d N.C. Regt. \u0026 Judge Advocate of the General Court Martial for the trial of Brig. Genl. J. R. Jones is absent and will not return until the 2d of April. Under these circumstances I would respectfully recommend that Col. D.B. Penn of the 7th Louisiana Regt. be appointed Judge Advocate of the Court.","The accompanying papers were returned to me today by Col. W. P. Bynum of the 2d N. C. I. One of the envelopes was opened by him under the impression that the package concerned his Regt.","I am Genl. your obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nLt. Gen.","T. J. Jackson \nLt. Genl. \nHd. Qrs. 2d Corps A.N.V. \nMarch 23, 1863 \nRecommending that Col. B. D. Penn 7th La. Regt. be appointing Judge Advocate by the Genl. C. Martial for the trial of Brig. Genl. J. R. Jones.","Near Fredericksburg, Va. \nApril 15th, 1863 \nMessrs. Mitchell \u0026 Tyler","Gentlemen, \nYour note of the 11th instant informing me that you have not only repaired my watch but also replaced the indistinct gold dial by a white one, gratuitously has been received.","The object of this note is to thank you for your kindness, and to say that not only is the watch thoroughly repaired; but that I regard its usefulness materially enhanced by the new dial.","I am gentlemen, \n[Signature missing/cut out from letter at unknown date]","7.45 A. M.","General, \nYour dispatch of 6. A. m. has been recd. I have sent a scouting party down the road you are on for the purpose of communicating with you.  The party has taken 2 prisoners who report back of a regt. In rifle [?] in the wood.  I have ordered a force to the wood for the purpose of clearing it.","Respectfully, \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","Major, \nPlease forward the above by telegraph.","I hope to get you a Colonelcy.","Yours truly \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","The Stonewall Jackson papers consist primarily of the personal papers of Civil War General Thomas Jonathan \"Stonewall\" Jackson (1824-1863). The bulk of the letters date from the pre-Civil War period and concern professional, personal, and domestic matters, including many in which Jackson writes about his religious faith, his concerns about health and diet, and his family.","The papers provide insight into Jackson's personality and philosophy, and present a portrait of the man as he was in the years before he gained national fame as a wartime military leader. A small percentage of the documents date from the Civil War period and are directly related to Jackson's Confederate Army service.","The papers include approximately 160 items of Jackson's outgoing correspondence (dated 1844 to 1863) spanning his cadetship at West Point, his service in the United States Army (1846 to 1851), including his participation in the Mexican War, his years as a faculty member at the VMI (1851 to 1861), and his career in the Confederate States Army. The bulk of the correspondence is addressed to his sister, Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson). Other correspondents include Margaret Junkin Preston, and Confederate Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Daniel Harvey Hill.","Other series include incoming correspondence, Civil War reports, orders, dispatches, and documents associated with Jackson.","In addition to Jackson's personal papers, this collection\ncontains the allied papers of Jackson's second wife, Mary Anna Jackson (Morrison) (approximately 143 items), his daughter Julia Jackson Christian (approximately 10 items), and his sister Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson)(approximately  115 items).","All are original letters (ALS) written by Stonewall Jackson, unless noted otherwise.","Letters written while Stonewall Jackson was a cadet at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.","Letter fragment regards Stonewall Jackson's health and furlough.","Letter regards daily life at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.","Letter regards daily life at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.","Letter regards daily life at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.","Letters written by Stonewall Jackson during the Mexican War.","Written on board the ship James L. Day. Letter regards travel to Point Isabel, Texas and general news about the Mexican War.","Written from Point Isabel, Texas. Letter regards travel to Texas, family matters, and plans to travel \"up the Rio Grande tomorrow.\"","Written from Veracruz, Mexico. Letter regards news of the Mexican War, daily life at camp, Stonewall Jackson's health, and family matters.","Written from camp near Veracruz, Mexico. Letter requests compensation for quartermaster duties.","Written from Jalapa, Mexico. Letter regards a \"detailed acount of Mexico.\"","Written from Jalapa, Mexico. Letter regards troop movements and life at camp.","Written from Mexico City, Mexico. Letter regards general news of the war and family matters.","Written from Mexico City, Mexico. Letter describes the Passeo, a central road through the city, and general news of the war.","Written from National Palace, Mexico. Letter regards news of the war and General Pillow's trial.","Written from Mexico City, Mexico. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's appointment.","Written from Governors Island, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's new station.","Written from Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. Letter regards a trip to attend a court martial and the desire to visit Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson).","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's health and travel back to New York.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards style of dress, historical studies, and that \"cholera has entirely disappeared from this place.\" Additionally, the letter includes a discussion of a thermometer.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards book catalogs and Stonewall Jackson's health.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's health, magazine subscriptions, and finances.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards family news, Stonewall Jackson's concern for Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) eyesight, and a new diet.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards a fire at the stables, a potential visit in October, and Stonewall Jackson's health.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards the death of \"Uncle Cummins\" and family finances.","Written from Plattsburgh, New York. Letter regards travel to New York \"for the purpose of trying some prisoners.\"","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards an Invoice of Public Property.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards a potential visit in October and the death of \"Uncle Cummins.\"","Written from Fort Ontario, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's membership \"of Courts Martial.\"","Written from West Point, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's visit to West Point.","Written from Fort Meade, Florida. In the letter, Stonewall Jackson gives his approval to put his name before the VMI Board of Visitors for a professorship position.","Written from Fort Meade, Florida. Letter regards a potential position at VMI and family news.","Written from Fort Meade, Florida. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's appointment as a VMI Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Artillery Tactics.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's arrival at VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson starting his academic duties and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) health and a discussion of Christianty.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic duties and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and Stonewall Jackson's trip to see Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson) next summer.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards garden seeds, fruit, and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a potential visit from George P. Terrill and general news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a missing package, family news, and a vocal concert.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and barracks construction.","Written from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virgina. Letter regards the springs and Stonewall Jackson's health.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards an appreciation of Lexington and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards course designs for law lectures and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) health.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news and preparations for teaching Natural Philosophy and Artillery.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards health and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and a potential visit in July.","Written from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia. Letter regards the springs and general news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a trip to Niagara Falls, New York.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the birth of Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) daughter and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's application for professorship at the University of Virginia.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the death of Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) infant daughter and Stonewall Jackson's pending appointment at the University of Virginia.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general news and includes a portion written by Elinor Junkin Jackson.","Written from Healing Springs, Virginia. Letter regards travel to the springs.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the death of Stonewall Jackson's wife Elinor Junkin Jackson.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards purchase of books and health.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and health.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from \"Uncle Alred's.\" Letter regards the potential purchase of land.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Letter regards family news and notes that the cadets \"have been absent at Petersburg and Richmond [Virginia] but are expected to be home today.\"","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter fragment regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Fragment regards general family news.","Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lextington, Virginia. Letter regards corrections to the letter and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Letter regards general family news.","Written from New York City, New York. Letter regards a trip to Liverpool, England.","Written from \"Ship Asia at Sea.\" Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and the cities he wants to visit.","Written from Naples, Italy. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the places Stonewall Jackson visited during his trip to Europe.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. In the letter Stonewall Jackson announces his engagement to Mary Anna Morrison.","Written from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia. Letter regards travel to Alum Springs.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general news and mentions VMI faculty meetings.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's health and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards religion and general news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the birth of Mary Graham Jackson.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the birth of Mary Graham Jackson.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the death of Mary Graham Jackson.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the Lexington Colored Sabbath School.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from New York City, New York. Letter regards a trip to visit the Arnold family.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) son Thomas arriving in Virginia.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) son Thomas.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from White Sulphur Springs, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and Thomas Arnold's accounts, which are written on the back of the letter.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Letter fragment regards discussion of purchases.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news and Grace Arnold's education.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards purchases for the house. The letter also contains a portion written by Mary Anna Jackson regarding a clothing pattern.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Grace Arnold's education and general news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a trip to visit Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson) and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Northampton, Massachusetts. Letter regards future purchases for Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson).","Written from Northampton, Massachusetts. Letter regards future purchases for Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson).","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards furniture purchases.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards furniture purchases.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards religion and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Telegram regards \"equalizing taxation onproperty\" in Virginia.","Written from Harpers Ferry, [West] Virginia. Letter regards military officers.","Written from Harpers Ferry, [West] Virginia. Letter regards appointing W. S. H. Baylor as a colonel.","Letter regards rations and general news.","Written from \"Under's Store, HQ, Valley District.\" Letter regards enemy troop movements.","Written from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards news of the Civil War and Stonewall Jackson's desire to return to VMI.","Written from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards Civil War news and troop movements.","Written from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards general Civil War news.","Written from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards support of the Colonel in response to \"such foul aspirations against your character.\"","Written from \"Near Mr. Jackson,\" Virginia. Letter praises William N. Pendleton for actions in battle.","Letter regards the status of Margaret K. Langhorne's son.","Written from Big Spring, Virginia. Letter requests assistance from Colonel Williamson.","Written from Swift Run Gap, Virginia. Letter requests assistance from Colonel Williamson.","Order regards VMI Corps of Cadets joining the Civil War.","Written \"Near Harrisonburg,\" Virginia. Letter regards troop movements.","Written from Valley District, Virginia. Letter thanks Francis H. Smith for his cooperation.","Written from Port Republic, Virginia. Letter regards promotion requests.","Written from Gordonsville, Virginia. Letter regards potential promotions.","Written from White Oak Bridge, Virginia. Letter regards troop movements.","Written from Bunker Hill, Virginia. Letter regards a potential position for \"Mr. Estill.\"","Written \"Near Gordonsville,\" Virginia. Letter regards a leave of absence for Cadet Morrison.","Written from Bristow, Virginia. Letter regards Isaac R. Trimble's promotion.","Letter thanks Miss Fairfield for breakfast.","Letter regards the potential appointment of Corporal Jas. P. Smith.","Order regards rovoking Col. D. K. McBeal as a brigadier general.","Letter regards religion.","Written from \"Hd. Qrs. 2d. Corps A. N.Va.\" Letter regards general Civil War news.","Written from \"Hd Qrs. 2d Corps, A. N. Va.\" Letter regards commissary.","Written from Caroline County, Virgina. Letter regards \"Gen. Hill\" leaving the Army.","Written from Caroline County, Virginia. Letter regards general Civil War news.","Letter recommends that \"Col. B. D. Penn 7th La. Regt. be appointing Judge Advocate by the Genl. C. Martial for the trial of Brig. Genl. J. R. Jones.\"","Written from \"Near Fredericksburg,\" Virginia. Letter thanks Mitchell and Tyler for repairing a watch.","Letter regards troop movements.","Post-Civil War memoirs (circa 1865), written by Roberta Cary Corbin Kinsolving. The memoirs recount the winter of 1862-1863 when Stonewall Jackson established winter quarters on the Corbin estate in Moss Neck, Virginia.","This series consists primarily of VMI paychecks endorsed on reverse by Stonewall Jackson. It also contains a bankshare certificate (1858) and an estate document (dated June 5, 1863).","This series consists primarily of the incoming and outgoing correspondence files of Mary Anna Jackson (Morrison) from the post-Civil War era.","This series contains papers relating to Julia Jackson Christian.","This series includes correspondence to and from Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson), Stark W. Arnold, Jonathan Arnold, and others.","This series includes pamphlets concerning the life of Stonewall Jackson, sheet music dedicated to Jackson, and other items.","Researchers are required to use photocopies or online versions of the Stonewall Jackson documents.","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. 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Jackson was orphaned at a\nyoung age and he was raised by extended members of his\nfather's family, mainly his uncle, Cummins Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJackson graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in June 1846 and subsequently served in the United States Army, during which time he fought in the Mexican War. Jackson resigned his commission in 1851, after he was appointed Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy at VMI. He moved to Lexington, Virginia and settled into life as a civilian.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn April 1861, Jackson rode off to war. Following the first Battle of Manassas (Virginia), he became widely known by the nickname \"Stonewall\" and earned lasting fame for his leadership of Confederate forces, especially during the Valley Campaign of 1862.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJackson died on May 10, 1863 as a result of complications from wounds received at Chancellorsville, Virginia along with pneumonia. His body was brought back to Lexington for burial in a cemetery on the south edge of town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoberta Cary Corbin Kinsolving (1826-1919). Her first husband was Richard Corbin of Moss Neck Plantation near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Following Richard's death in the Civil War, she married Reverend Ovid Americus Kinsolving.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Thomas Jonathan Jackson was born on January 21, 1824 in western Virginia (now West Virginia) to Julia Neale Jackson and Jonathan Jackson. Jackson was orphaned at a\nyoung age and he was raised by extended members of his\nfather's family, mainly his uncle, Cummins Jackson.","Jackson graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in June 1846 and subsequently served in the United States Army, during which time he fought in the Mexican War. Jackson resigned his commission in 1851, after he was appointed Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy at VMI. He moved to Lexington, Virginia and settled into life as a civilian.","In April 1861, Jackson rode off to war. Following the first Battle of Manassas (Virginia), he became widely known by the nickname \"Stonewall\" and earned lasting fame for his leadership of Confederate forces, especially during the Valley Campaign of 1862.","Jackson died on May 10, 1863 as a result of complications from wounds received at Chancellorsville, Virginia along with pneumonia. His body was brought back to Lexington for burial in a cemetery on the south edge of town.","Roberta Cary Corbin Kinsolving (1826-1919). Her first husband was Richard Corbin of Moss Neck Plantation near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Following Richard's death in the Civil War, she married Reverend Ovid Americus Kinsolving."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e...Be not discouraged by disappointments \u0026amp; difficulties but on the contrary let each stimulate you to greater exertions for attaining noble ends \u0026amp; an approving conscience at least will be your reward. Please write to me soon. My health is as good as usual. During my furlough I was made an officer consequently my duties are lighter than usual. You may rest assured of my ....(section of letter missing)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e....what I have formerly...\u003cbr\u003e\nfriend \u0026amp; brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThos. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e...difficulty in obtaining them from the post office on account of another cadet's name being Thomas. R. Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am at present living in a room by myself my room mate having resigned in consequence of his father's ill health. The weather has been extremely cold \u0026amp; stormy here for the last few days though at present it is moderating. My studies for the approaching June examination will include Optics Mechanics Astronomy Magnetism \u0026amp; Chemistry together with drawing. I expect to commence taking exercises in riding in a day or two. At the examination last I rose in each of department of my studies.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA few days since I was called upon to pay the last token of my respect to a friend \u0026amp; fellow classmate in whom were combined both shining talents \u0026amp; the characteristics of a gentleman. His death was much lamented by his class mates who a few days subsequent to his death assembled \u0026amp; appointed a committee to attend to the erection of a monument to his memory. My health is at present as good as usual \u0026amp; I remain your well wishing brother\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU.S.M.A. Aug 2nd 1845\u003cbr\u003e\nDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nActuated by a sense of duty I proceed to writing you a few lines hoping that they may find you enjoying the blessings of health and prosperity generally which I have some reason to expect.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou may infer that I am well and enjoying myself very well considering that I am deprived of the blessings of a home the society of the friends of my child-hood the cordial welcome of relatives and above all the presence of an only sister. Times are now far different from what they once were. Once I was in my native state at my adopted home none to give there mandates none for me to obey but as I chose surrounded by my playmates and natives all apparently eager to promote my happiness. But those were the days of my youth they have fled never again to return. They have been succeeded by days of quite a different aspect they have brought forth manhood with all its cares.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have before me two courses either of which I may chose in case that I am blessed with health and long life they are widely different in their natures and consequences. The first I may say would be to follow the profession of arms the second that of a civil pursuit as law. If I should adopt the first I could live independently \u0026amp; surrounded by friends whom I have all ready made have no fear of want, my pay would be be fixed. The principal thing I would have to attend to would be futurity. If I adopt the latter I presume that I would still find plenty of friends but my exertions would have to be great in order to acquire a name. This course is most congenial to my taste and consequently I expect to adopt it after spending a few years in pursuing the former.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have forgotten the contents of my former letter consequently I will mention my standing as it exists at present . In Drawing it is 59th, in Chemistry 25th, in general standing 20th, in Philosophy 11th, in conduct 1st. There are 60 members in my class at present nineteen above me and forty below me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI propose on coming to see my friends and yourself in July next.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA member of the Corps was drowned a few days since his body was recovered about 5 days subsequent to the fatal stroke and interred with the honors of war. I had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was a youth of promise stood high in his class and bid fair for long life. The news must have inflicted a sore wound on the hearts of his parents for he certainly was a favorite child. The corps is at present in mourning for him.There have been a number of distinguished men on the point for some time back among whom was Major General Scott. Many visitors favour us with calls among them are a number of ladies but they are not so fair as the daughters of western Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWrite to me frequently as your brother\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest Point U.S.M.A. Nov. 25th 1845\u003cbr\u003e\nDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has been but a few moments since I had the pleasure of receiving your affectionate \u0026amp; sister like letter with it came the blended feelings of satisfaction sorrow and remorse. Satisfaction to think that I still have an existence in the heart of an amiable and admired sister. Sorrow because of your delicate health. Remorse for the misfortunes of an uncle who has been to me a true friend.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAs to your health it is my sincere wish that you may again recover it and of which I continue to live in hopes. My constitution as well as your own has received a severe shock but I believe is gradually recovering from its debilitated state. My exercises this year with the broad sword as well as the small are well calculated to strengthen the chest \u0026amp; expand the muscles so that I have some reason to believe that they will have the desired effects of restoring me to perfect health. And I hope that the same kind providence which has preserved us as the remnant of a family up to the present period will again favor us with an interview although in its wisdom it has marked out for us (at least for a period) widely different spheres of action and different places of abode. But I look forward with no small degree of satisfaction to the period when my circumstances will allow me to settle down near you \u0026amp; among my relatives in order to share with yourselves the ineffable pleasures of domestic circles. For your kind advice, and well wishes, you have my hearty thanks.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSince my last letter I have been transferred to the first section in Ethics \u0026amp; I think that I have probably a mark in it which will place me among the first five in my class in this science \u0026amp; which I consider as preferable to any other in the course.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere is a young gentleman here by the name of Withers who is from the south he has told me that his father was formerly of Virginia \u0026amp; that he has relatives still living there \u0026amp; that one of them who is a doctor visited his father two or three years since.This youth is an associate of mine \u0026amp; I would be glad to know whether or no he is a relative of mine which I could do probably if I knew the given name of doctor Withers of Fauquier who I know visited the south sometime previous to my coming here. If you recollect the time of his passing through Weston as well as his name I would be glad if you would insert them in your next provided it will be convenient to you though I do not wish you to put yourself to the least trouble on that account as I can obtain them otherwise.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt is probable that you think hard of me because of my not writing more frequent. But I hope that the strict requirements of many duties as well as want of information \u0026amp; [_____] will prove a partial if not a complete excuse. Give my respects to Mr. Arnold \u0026amp; rest assured of my immutable attachment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e...is a little excitement owing to the proximity of Furlough \u0026amp; graduation.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have been expecting a letter from you in answer to my last but not knowing what might have occurred I have deemed it best to attempt another hoping that it will meet with better success than the former. [Futile?] may be the effort and feeble it must be [missing word or words] -ation that I but seldom turn my atten[tion] [missing word or words] elegance of [missing]. I hope that you will [missing] it to pass unnoticed. Thought it be divested of ev[ery] artificial merit yet it [be possessed of] a natural....\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRumor appears to indicated a rupture between our government \u0026amp; that of the Mexican. If such should be the case the probability is that I will be ordered to join the army of occupation immediately \u0026amp; if so I will hardly see home until after my return \u0026amp; the next letter that you will receive from me may be dated Texas or Mexico. But be the decre[e?] [missing] all knowing God as they may I hope that [missing] [s]hall ever continue to love you with a [missing].....\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn Board the James L. Day\u003cbr\u003e\nSeptember 22d 1846\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Uncle\u003cbr\u003e\nI have often thought of writing to you but have deferred it until the present which is the latest news which I will be able of give you previous to leaving the United States. I found after arriving at Fort Columbus that Capt Taylor had left that post from that place. I proceeded to Fort Hamilton where he had taken up his quarters. Leaving there about ten days afterward, I traveled by land about 410 miles to Pittsburgh at which place I embarked on board the steam boat Suatara which conveyed me to Cincinnati. From that city I came to New Orleans on board the steamer Hendrik Hudson. I have just left New Orleans Barracks and am now being transported to Point Isabell which I expect to reach in about 2 or 3 days. I am at present with Captain Taylor (who is a Virginian and a very fine man) 27 men and 84 horses. The principal part of the company is in Mexico at present. I belong to a company of light Artillery which is frequently called flying artillery. In an action if all the officers of the company should be well I will have to carry dispatches being unfortunately too low to have a command. It is possible that before this time General Taylor has had another battle. If he has not already had one it is thought by men of experience that he will have before entering Monterey.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI sent uncle a few days since tell him if it is not there it to Clarksburg and tell (the merchant) that I wish him to give for it. It will be more to him than. (Note: the sentence contains several words that have been blacked out with ink, thus making the full meaning difficult to determine)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe weather here is more pleasant than it was in the north before I left there. The city of New Orleans is very healthy and there is no yellow fever in it at present. I am enjoying comparatively good health at present and I do not believe that I have the liver complaint but am under the impression that the disease is neuralgic.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive my respects to my friends including your family of course and write to me as soon as you [can] ascertain where to direct your letter.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nP.S. I have arrived in sight of Point Isabel Texas and am now at anchor in a strong gale. The news came aboard yesterday that General Taylor would be ready for a battle on yesterday. The intelligence was by letter from Col. Whiting. I expect soon to start up the Rio Grande by steam for the purpose of joining the main body of the army as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTJJ\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoint Isabel Texas\u003cbr\u003e\nSept 25th/46\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister:\u003cbr\u003e\nI arrived in this port last evening and purposed on writing to you before closing my eyes in sleep but I was prevented from executing my purpose by the impossibility of procuring an idle pen. I have availed myself of this opportunity of writing in particular as it may be the last favorable one for days to come as in this country letters are generally transmitted from one person to another through the kindness of a third person or the quartermasters. How I shall be able to get this to New Orleans I can not say but it must be through one of these channels. There are at present about one hundred vessels in port, some of which I presume will soon sail for New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt is useless for me to attempt to give a detailed account or narrative of occurrences since I last parted with you but suffice it to say that I arrived home on the following Monday and on the succeeding Wednesday received orders to report without delay to Capt. Francis Taylor and the following day in compliance with my orders bid farewell to my uncle's family and proceeded to Fort Columbus but on arriving there ascertained that he had left. On receiving this information I proceeded to Fort Hamilton where I found him. From that post in connection with Capt. Taylor thirty men and forty horses I took up march for this place. After traveling upwards of 400 miles by land we reached Pittsburgh where we took water and have finally arrived here after a March of about 36 days.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhilst I was in Clarksburg I learned that Mr. McWilliams was still in your house and unable to pay rent for it and I was advised to consult Burtin Despard. He told me that the house could be cleared of its occupants in a short time but that it might cost about fifteen dollars to effect it and if Mr. Arnold should desire him that he would attend to it. And if I had to employ any one he should have the preference in as much as he would in my opinion effect it in a shorter time than any other attorney in Clarksburg. The lot which you were speaking of purchasing he told me that in his opinion you could not get a good title for it if you should purchase it because it is already covered by three deeds of trust. Any further information upon the subject can be obtained by applying to Mr. Despard.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have not yet landed but an officer of the Quartermasters Department has been aboard and stated that General Taylor had observed that he would be ready for another battle by yesterday. This news came by letter from Col. Whiting. Whether the Battle came off or not I can not say.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI belong to K company 1st Artillery which to use the common phrase is a flying company of Artillery. I could say much more but I am writing in a strong gale of wind and where things are all confusion. I am in hopes of starting up the Rio Grande tomorrow and on reaching General Taylor as soon as possible. I wish you to write to me soon directing your letter to Lieut T.J. Jackson, Comp K, 1st Artillery, Army of Occupation Mexico. It may reach me but not with certainty. My health is better than it has been for some time. Give my respects to the good people of Beverly they still occupy a high place in my esteem especially your amiable husband whose kindness as well as yours has been indelibly written on my heart and memory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI now send you the long delayed letter and hope that you will pardon my procrastination since I last wrote to you. I have been at Matamoras Camargo Monterey and Saltillo and the intermediate towns. At present I can not conveniently give you a general idea of the portions of Mexico which have fallen under my observation but hope to do so at some future day when things are more settled than at present and I also purpose on writing to you more frequently.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt would have [afforded] me much pleasure to have been with the gallant and victorious General Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista in which he has acquired laurels as imperishable as he history which shall record the invasion of Mexico by our victorious armies. But I was ordered away from Saltillo in January last and I believe for the best inasmuch as I am now with the most important portion of the army and on the most important line of operations.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am now encamped on the road leading from Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico. Our troops landed about two miles from the former city on the ninth inst and on the same night were fired on by the Mexicans. On the following day we commenced surrounding the city and operating against it. The operations after the [investment] was completed consisted principally in bombarding and cannonading which were continued until not only the city but the castle of San Juan Dulloa agreed to surrender. The capitulation occurred yesterday. The terms are that all the public property falls into our hands, the troops march out under the condition of not serving against us during the present war unless exchanged. The troops marched out yesterday and surrendered their arms and we took possession immediately. This capitulation has thrown into our hands the strong hold of this republic and being a regular [siege] in connection with other circumstances must in my opinion excel any military operations known in the history of our country. I approve of all except allowing the enemy to retire that I can not approve of in as much as we had them secure and could have taken them prisoners of war unconditionally.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOur loss is not accurately known nor that of the enemy either yet but in my estimation ours can not exceed twenty men in killed, we lost only two captains (Capt Vinton of the artillery and Capt Alburtis of the infantry). I have been in the city and was much surprised at its strength. It is surrounded on the land side by a wall about 10 feet high and a series of forts and on the other side is protected by the castle.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou asked me whether I belonged to General Worth's division. I had the honor of being in it so long as it existed but it has been broken up during the past siege. I was part of the time with him and part of the time with General Twigs. Whilst I was at the advanced batteries a cannon ball came in about five steps of me. I presume that you think my name ought to appear in the papers but when you come to consider the composition of our army you will entertain different views. Its composition is such that those who have independent commands only are as a general rule spoken of for instance Ridgely May [Bra--] Duncan Ringold Smith all commanded companies. If an officer wishes to distinguish himself he must remain long in service until he obtains rank then he obtains the praise not only for his efforts but for the efforts of the officers and men under him. That portion of praise which may be due to me must of course go to those above me or be included in the praise given to the army.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy health is extremely good. I probably look better than I have for years. I expect to remain in Mexico for the remainder of the war and expect to move forward with the leading Brigade. I expect to be promoted in a short time to a second lieutenancy. This will probably occasion me to leave the light battery but it will give me more rank which is of the greatest importance in the army.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me in the warmest terms to Mr. Arnold and all my other friends. I rejoice at your prosperity and hope and doubt not that it will continue. I hope soon to march forward towards the city of Mexico. Vera Cruz continues healthy. I intend writing soon and more frequently as my feelings incline me to and as a brother ought. Your last letters coming in such quick succession served as a just rebuke but my means for writing are poor. Even now I am using a box for a chair and my camp bedstead as a writing desk and think myself comfortably situated. You have all the conveniences necessary and I hope that you will use them to write often to one who esteems you above all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCamp near Vera Cruz Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 30th 1847\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSir:\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving in compliance with written instructions from Capt Francis Taylor 1st Arty performed the duties of QrMaster from the 14th of August 1846 to include the 22d of the same month and from the 16th of Oct to include the 28th of November of the same year. The above duty was performed whilst on march from Fort Hamilton NY to Monterey Mexico and I have the honor to request that I may be allowed the usual compensation for the same.\u003cbr\u003e\nVery respectfully\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour Obt Servt\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nLt 1st Arty\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJalapa Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 22d 1847\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI promised in my last that I would give you a more detailed account of Mexico in a subsequent letter. I will now endeavor to comply with that promise. In doing so I will first state in general terms that the portion of Northern Mexico which has fallen under my observation is mostly a vast barren waste cities excepted. There are but two seasons in Mexico wet \u0026amp; dry. In consequence of the drought there is but little vegetation in the north. A person in traveling through this sterile portion of country would not suppose that the country inhabitants were able to pay their taxes. But in the cities it is different. There wealth is frequently found one person residing in Saltillo is said to own a larger area of land than the state of New York.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBut passing to the south the aspect of things change. You frequently {see} elegant buildings in the country. Genl Santa Anna owns between this place \u0026amp; Vera Cruz 5 beautiful houses and a tract of land about fifty five miles in length. The country in the south is very similar to our own. Whilst I was in Monterey my quarters were in the outskirts of the city having a large back lot attached which contained beautiful orange orchard. Also in this lot was a fine bathing establishment the dimensions being about 25 by 30 ft. Monterey is the most beautiful city which I have seen in the North of this distracted country.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAbout 50 miles farther west is Saltillo the capital of Coahuila. Its [height] is about 2000 feet above the level of Monterey on an inclined plane at the edge of the table lands. The houses are generally built of sun dried brick as are most of the houses in that region. The church is the most highly ornamented on the interior of any edifice which has ever come under my observation. On entering this magnificent structure we are struck with the gaudy appearance on every side but most especially the opposite end which appears to be gilded with gold. At the bottom is a magnificent silver altar and on each side are statues which can not fail to attract the attention of the astonished beholder. The music is of the highest character. The priests are robed in the most gaudy of apparel. The inhabitants take off their hats on approaching the church and do not replace them until past it. One day whilst I was near the building I observed a señora (lady) gradually approaching the door on another occasion I saw a female looking at a statue and weeping like a child. Such is the superstition of this race.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter obtaining a [limited] transportation for General Twigg's division it set forward for Jalapa on the road leading to the city of Mexico. But on arriving near Cerro Gordo we learned that General Santa Anna held the pass in force consequently we waited for reinforcements which finally arrived and on the 17nst we attacked the Mexicans but did not succeed in routing them completely until the 18th when we took some thousand prisoners and completely routed the remainder. We followed close on the retreating column until night and came near enough to give the retreating enemy a few shots from the battery. But they succeeded in effecting their escape for want of our dragoons. General Scott after disarming the prisoners allowed them to retire the officers on [parole]. But General La Vega who is again our prisoner refused to except of his and I presume that he will be sent back to the U.S. Our loss has been considerable but not known neither is the Mexican. General Santa Anna escaped but in his haste left us his carriage \u0026amp; together with some thousand dollars in specie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Twiggs' division has fought the battle. General Worth has again got a division but he did not get it into action owing to its being used as a reserve and General Twiggs' as the advance. Capt Taylor in his report to General Twiggs has spoken of me in very flattering terms. I am now in Jalapa which is situated about 60 miles from Vera Cruz and 195 from the city of Mexico. General Worth is now in advance and if there is any fighting at Perote he will be apt to distinguish himself. He will probably be in the vicinity of Perote tomorrow at farthest and possibly today. It is rumored here that the Mexicans are fortifying their capital if so then we may have the grand battle there. A Mexican officer came here last evening from the city of Mexico and stated that his father had written to him from San [Louis] stating that General Taylor was there \u0026amp; had met with no opposition.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI can say no more as I have just learned that the escort by which I wish to send this has started because I must mount my horse \u0026amp; over take it or miss a good opportunity. I am in better health than usual.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJalapa, May 25th, 1847\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLovely Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI have the mortification of being left to garrison the town of Jalapa. Capt Taylor used his influence to keep me with him in which event I should have gone forward. But [Col. Childs] who was made military governor of this place got General Scott to issue an order requiring me to join my company which was under the command of the governor. Not withstanding my present situation I have some hope of getting forward by-and-by when more troops get in from the states. But all this is with General Scott. I throw myself into the hands of an all wise God and hope that it may yet be for the better. It may have been one of [His] means of diminishing my excessive ambition and after having accomplished his purpose whatever it may be he then in his infinite wisdom may gratify my desire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe army was to move at the time which I mentioned but General Scott concluded to disband the volunteers as their time had nearly expired and this so much diminished our force that we delayed the advance until a couple of days since. General Scott left on Sunday with an escort following in the wake of his troops. General Worth has been in Puebla for about 10 days. Santa Anna marched from Orezaba and commenced fortifying about half way between the cities of Puebla and Mexico but owing to some [cause] he relinquished it and marched into the capital left the army and is now in the presidential chair. As to his motives I cannot say anything further. But I suppose that he thinks that his influence will be more powerful there than elsewhere. The people here think him an infamous man. An election was held on the 15th for president and Herera was the successful candidate but will not take his seat for a few months yet.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am in fine quarters and making rapid progress in the Spanish language and have an idea of making some female acquaintances shortly. I see many things here of interest by the way of ornament and fruits and wish that I only had an opportunity of sending some to you and Thomas. I well know that he would like to have a ranchero (Mexican) on horse back followed by some large dogs. I would be much pleased to hear from Wirt poor fellow?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive my respects to your estimable husband. I want to hear whether the reports about Uncles Cummins \u0026amp; Edward are true. I think of you often and my heart more than once upbraided me for my neglect to you. But I feared to inform you of things as they were in this unholy land. Your Brother always.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCity of Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\nFeby 28th 1848\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDearest Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mail came on the 26th and in vain I searched the post office thrice for a line from you and consequently sorrowfully commenced my letter to you but on leaving my desk for a few hours on business was agreeably surprised on my return to find your letter mysteriously placed on my table. And now whilst I recommence with joy inexpressible for tongue or pen at hearing of your life still being prolonged I am also most deeply affected with heartfelt sorrow at the words which say \"I may not live to receive your answer.\" But I hope that these words imply nothing beyond what they literally state. To God this is the earnest prayer of your brother. But if he in his great wisdom has afflicted you with disease incurable then may he in his infinite goodness receive you into his heavenly abode where though I should be deprived of you here in this world of care yet I should hope to meet with you in a land where care and sorrow are unknown there with a mother a brother a sister yourself and I hope a father to live in a state of felicity uncontaminated by mortality.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLet not this letter trouble you dearest sister for I could not write one of a different cast with a clear conscience when you speak to me so ominously. But do not be [deterred] by any cause from saying to me plainly that I am sick or that I am well for ambiguity in relation to you is very painful to me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou appear to think hard of my not writing more frequently but I have not only written by every mail but on one occasion sent by a Spanish friend in [five]. I have embraced every opportunity to say to you that I am in such or such a state of health. But for the future the intention is to send the mail by escorts twice a month on the first and fifteenth so that you may expect to hear from me by every mail until I am ordered from this city which may and which may not be at all as I am in General Smith's brigade and he is governor of the city. I am first Lieutenant and belong to Capt. Taylor's Battery. I hope the war may soon terminate but do not entertain much hope although the terms of a treaty have been sent to Washington and at present an armistice is being made or has been concluded but as yet is not public. Santa Anna has asked of his government a passport for the purpose of leaving the country and it was granted to him on the 13th inst. But it is doubtful whether he will go as several of the states have expressed themselves favorably to him and [------------] has offered him an asylum.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIf we both live I expect to see you. Do not allow my words about marrying in Mexico to disturb you. I have sometimes thought of staying here and again of going home. I have no tie in this country equal to you. You speak of my fine horse as in your opinion being rather extravagant but if an officer wishes to appear best he should appear well in everything. I bought the horse having plenty of money and need of [ ] and have since been offered three hundred and fifty dollars for him, that is a hundred and seventy more than I gave and can at any time get more than I gave. My pay whilst with Capt. Magruder was one hundred and four dollars per month and I expect it will soon be the same here but at present it is only about ninety so that I have plenty of money and am in the long run economical although it would not appear to you so as here everything is dear and with you cheap. I dress as a gentleman should who wishes to be received as such. I do not gamble nor spend my money as I think foolishly.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am very desirous of peace as it may be better for the United States \u0026amp; it may give me an opportunity of again entering your hospitable house \u0026amp; having that sight most delightful of all other earthly ones that is of my sister. My health I think is improving in this country and at all events my knowledge of Spanish is. As I shall have a better idea when the mail will start hereafter I shall try and send you more interesting letters. Remember me to Mr. Arnold \u0026amp; friends in the warmest terms. Your brother.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCity of Mexico. March 23, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI have written a letter to Mr. Arnold and requested to be remembered to you in it but since finishing it I have concluded to send you one also. I received your letter of January 14th but the paper from Mr. Arnold did not come to hand but still I am as much obliged to him as though it had and trust that he will send others as they may have better success.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI thought at one time of writing a journal but I can not find the time as although I am usually up at six o'clock and retire to bed at ten and eleven still the day is not long enough. The morning hours I occupy in studies \u0026amp; business and the evening in a similar manner but generally taking a walk after dinner and sometimes a ride on the Passeo or elsewhere in the evening. The Passeo is a wide road on the south west of the city and about a half of a mile in length with a beautiful fountain in the center and is a place of fashionable resort. Families of wealth appear there in the carriages at sunset partly if not entirely for show. There is also a place of morning resort between the city and the Passeo called the Almeda which is a beautiful grove of about four hundred by six hundred yards and containing I think eight fountains. At the central one is celebrated the anniversary of Mexican independence and from this which is the largest beautiful walks diverge to the different outlets (the grove being surrounded by a wall). I purpose on riding to both these places this evening hoping to see something there more attractive than at home. When not on duty I generally pay a visit after supper or tea. Among those families which I visit are some of the first in the republic as Don Lucas Aleman Martinez del Rio and I also have the acquaintance of others of some distinction.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy studies are now principally directed to the formation of my manners and the rules of society and a more thorough knowledge of human nature and the latter I perceive from your letter meets with your approbation and I doubt not but that the former two objects will also as they are very important to a man's success in life. You will pardon me for the mistake I have made in turning the leaves of this sheet. But returning to my subject this country offers me greater advantages for acquiring graces than I will probably ever meet with again unless I should visit Europe. The book which I am studying is Lord Chesterfield's letters to his son translated into Spanish so that whilst I am obtaining his thoughts I am also acquiring a knowledge of the Spanish tongue. I have also purchased the work in English and after having read it in Spanish I then purpose on reading it in English. Subsequent to this I shall study Shakespeare's works which I purchased a few days since and then if I can obtain good histories I wish to devote some time to them.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIf Uncle Cummins \u0026amp; Edward should leave Lewis I wish you would get Uncle Edward to box up my books which are in his possession and send them to you. I hope that you will try and write me a letter once a week. I should write more frequently to you if an opportunity offered of sending letters more than twice a month. Owing to my knowledge of the language of the country and the acquaintances which I have made I think that I pass my time more agreeably than the greater portion of the officers of the Army, but if your company could also be had I would spend my hours still more agreeably. My love to all enquiring friends. My health is as good if not better than usual. General Scott's case has been investigated. The charges against Col. Duncan were withdrawn. Also General Worth withdrew his against General Scott. General Pillow's case is now being investigated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNational Palace Mexico. April 10, 1848\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nAs three successive mails have arrived, without bringing a single letter from you, I am (and I think not without reason) uneasy about your health. As I do not know of any other reason but bad health which could have prevented your writing to a brother who is interested in everything that interests you. And I hope that if you have any regard for my peace of mind that you will write at least once every fortnight. If your health forbids your writing at any time, then get someone to write for you, if it should be but a dozen lines. I do not think that a regular mail has left this city, without carrying a letter for you from me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe treaty has arrived from Washington, with its amendments. Many think that it will receive the ratification of this government. But some think that it will not. For my own part I hope it will. Mr. Sevier I presume will be here in a few days. At last dates from Queretaro there were wanting fifteen congressmen, and three senators to complete the quorum. We have received news here of a battle at [Chiguagua], in which we took fourteen pieces of artillery from the enemy. I am at present studying Humboldt's history of Mexico, in Spanish. The rain is quite abundant here at present and interferes somewhat with my evening visits. It is believed that our presence here is destroying the extreme superstition of this country. But not withstanding the influence of our presence, the natives still with uncovered heads drop on their knees, at the approach of the Archbishop's carriage; which is recognized by its being drawn by two spotted mules.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Pillow's trial is not yet finished and the general opinion is that it will be terminated in the United States. We are told here that our people at home, think that the army do not wish to return from Mexico, but if such is the truth they are much mistaken. An expedition started a few days since, for [Popocatepitl] which is a volcanic mountain to the S.E. of and in full view of this city, and which still issues clouds of smoke at times. I should probably have gone my self, but as the temperature is so extremely low, resulting from the crest being capped with snow, I feared that my health might suffer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn conformity with the armistice, the Mexicans have taken possession of their archives, and have resumed the civil administration of their government. Santa Anna at last news, was at his hacienda near Jalapa (Encerro) again bidding adieu to his country. Whilst at his hacienda he received the visits of Colonel Hews, and several other American officers. General Valencia died a few days since in this city, the news of which proved fatal to his daughter, who died a few hours subsequent to its reception. I have heard of no other who mourned his fate. The general hospital is ordered to be moved to Jalapa, and General Patterson I believe will go down at the same time, to take command of the station. This movement appears to indicate an anticipation of leaving the country.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me to Mr. Arnold, Thomas and other friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCity of Mexico. May 20th 1848\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSir\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Secretary of War having informed me by letter of the 20th of April ult. that I have been appointed by the President Assistant Commissary of Subsistence I have the honor to notify you for the information of the war department that I have accepted the appointment.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am sir very respectfully your obdt. servt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT.J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\n1st Lt. 1st Arty Genl. R. Jones\u003cbr\u003e\nAdjt. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernors Island\u003cbr\u003e\nAug 26th 1848\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nFinally I have arrived at this station which is in sight of the city of New York. I have had some hopes of visiting you this fall but I have not been able to arrange my affairs here for that purpose and consequently I can not say when I will be able to visit those of whom I so frequently think and so much desire to be with. I presume that I could get home this winter by making sacrifices which I ought not to make, for instance if I should leave some other officer might be attached during my absence who would rank me in case of his remaining with the company after my return. I do not believe that Capt. Taylor would give his sanction to any officers coming to the company who would rank me, so long as I remain with the company or so long as there are officers enough with it, but my absence might reduce the number of officers so much as to render another officer necessary to the company.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBut I am in hopes that next summer I shall be able to see you and if so I purpose on visiting the springs at several places and visiting those parts of Virginia most remarkable such as the Natural Bridge. You will please let me know the distance from Beverly to Staunton, \u0026amp; the time in which the stage [visits] it, and also the distance from Beverly to the White Sulphur Springs.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAs yet I do not know where I will be stationed. I hope that ere this your eyes are perfectly recovered. I am still getting better. I have been brevetted a captain though as yet it is not published. Write frequently to your brother.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarlisle Barracks Penn\u003cbr\u003e\nSeptember 5th 1848\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI had the pleasure of receiving your letter directed to New York but the same day I received orders to attend as a member of a general court martial at this place which is about a hundred miles distant (east) of Pittsburgh {following 17 words are marked out with heavy ink}...in your own house on the 10th of October which is earlier than you even requested. As I have already given you my reasons for not coming this fall it is unnecessary to state that I may make sacrifices in visiting you. But on reading your letter I concluded that I would use my influence to do that which I so much desire to do (to visit you). But as yet, the court has not adjourned, and I have not yet got my leave of absence granted, but Capt. Taylor told me that he would not only approve of it, but recommend it, but before I can get it, I must obtain the permission of the Colonel of my Regt. and of the Secretary of War. But should I not arrive by the time specified, do not have anxiety about it. If it be unsuccessful the fault shall not be mine.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are many very interesting ladies here, and there has been almost a soiree every day since my arrival, and at which I have enjoyed myself well. When I obtain my leave, should I get it, you must not expect me to stay with you more than a month. And I hope that your health will be much improved by that time. You need not write to me, until you receive another letter from me, as I cannot say where I may be any coming day. Remember me to Mr. Arnold, your family, and my other friends. My health I think, is still improving.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor. Jany 1st 1849\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI suppose that you begin to think it time, that I should write, but I am not certain that my physician agrees with you about that as he has been cautioning me about confining my mind too much. But at all events, I shall venture to say, that I am still living, and with the blessings of God, hope to live, for some years to come. My physician has pronounced my lungs and liver sound, and that the liver has only been sympathetically affected.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI saw about that claim of [Warren's], and it is worth nothing, the Sheriff having failed to make his certificate. Whilst in Richmond, I called on Mr. Carlisle, and was received by him, in a very cordial manner, and during my stay there, he allowed no opportunity to pass unimproved, in which he could manifest his kindness. The night after I left your house I passed out at the head of the Valley river, and the next morning was in about 17 miles of Huntersville. But not withstanding I reached the Hot Springs too late for the Wednesday's stage, and consequently had to wait until Friday.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am as you have observed at Fort Hamilton, which is on Long Island about ten miles below the city of New York, and on the east bank of the Hudson River. Remember me to Mr. Arnold, the children \u0026amp; c.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Hamilton. Feby 1st 1849\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI have more than once thought of your request to write to you and give you the fashions, but such would be a difficult thing for me to do as I do not know even so much as the name of the different parts of a ladies apparel. I in the matter of dress agree perfectly with the Parisians (who not only give the fashions for New York City, but for the civilized world) that a person ought to adopt such a style of dress as is most becoming the particular individual and not that which is adopted by the greater portion of mankind, unless it should be at least reasonably suited to your complexion, height, figure \u0026amp;.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have begun my historical studies having read about one fourth of Ro[bi]ns Ancient History. If Mr. Arnold can prevail on the wagoner who may bring my books to Cumberland, to put the box in the office of Adams \u0026amp; Co. who have an office in Cumberland, and a train of cars running from there to New York, he will secure them to me more effectually than in any other way. Let the man take a receipt for them, and forward it to me at this place. The box should be marked as follows: Captain T.J. Jackson, care of the Quartermaster in New York City, N.Y. The manner in which the company do business, is to give a receipt when any thing is delivered at the office and then to turn over the article when the receipt is presented, and if the article should get lost to pay the owner for it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe cholera has entirely disappeared from this place (Quarantine). The weather is quite disagreeable. I caught the rheumatism in your salubrious mountain air, which is harassing me no little. I am gaining strength and flesh. If Mr. Gibson will write to Captain Arnold, who is at Fort Monroe Va I am of the opinion, that he will get some information in relation to the ammunition which was charged to his brother, as he was a lieutenant in Arnold's Company. I am well fixed here, having my rooms both carpeted and decently furnished. Remember me to Mr. Arnold, the family, Aunt White, Uncle, and our other relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. The gold fever is running very high here. I have conversed with Mr. Lo[e]ser, an officer of the Army from California, who says that a person can gather on an average about seventy five dollars per day, and that the climate is most delightful, the thermometer standing at from 60 to 70 degrees. As you may not know much about Thermometers, it may not be amiss for me to state, that the higher the thermometer stands, the warmer the weather is. Fahrenheit's thermometer which is the one commonly used in this country and the one referred to above, stands at 32 degrees when water freezes, at 55 degrees the air is temperate, at 75 degrees the air is at summer heat, at 95 degrees the air is at blood heat, and at 212 degrees the air would be at the temperature of boiling water. From the foregoing you observe that the climate referred to must be charming.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nT.J.J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor April 27th 1849\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nOwing to a desire to secure some catalogs for Mr. Arnold, I have not written earlier. Yesterday, I went to Harper and Brothers Book store; but he had none on hand; but said that he would have in a few days. I obtained one from Appleton's Book establishment and shall forward it by the same mail as this letter. It do not contain all his books, when I shall have obtained one from Harper, I shall also forward it. And if Mr. Arnold shall want any books that may not be found in either of them, let me know what ones they are, and I believe that I can find it in some part of the city.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour request had not yet been complied with, but I rely on your generosity of character; as my strength has forbid much exercise, and especially walking on the hard pavements of N.Y. city. But I am improving in both flesh and strength and I hope in health also. I am now under the care of one of the first medical men of N.Y. city. I have lately commenced visiting more frequently, and every few evenings receive an invitation to some social party. Yesterday whilst walking through the city, I thought of the pleasure which I would derive from sharing the contemplations of its beauties and wonders with you. Naturally I recalled to mind, and applied to N.Y. what the Frenchman asserted of Paris, when he said that when a man had seen Paris, that he had seen all the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn New York may be found all most anything which the inclinations may desire; but peaceful quiet: every thing is in motion, every thing is alive with animation. In its busy throng, none feel the long tedious hour; even the invalid for the time forgets his infirmities, and with wondering admiration contemplates the surrounding scene.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFrequently you are the subject of my thoughts, and if you were only within reach of rapid communication would receive more frequent visits. The weather is moderating here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Hamilton, N.Y. Harbor, June 12th/49\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nDoubtless you are expecting an answer to your last, and in truth, not without reason; as I have not written for more than two months. But my silence has not originated from your not replying to my former letters, but is due to other causes, such as weak eyes and pressure of business, as I have to discharge the duties of Quartermaster \u0026amp; Commissary in addition to my other company duties, and from such causes I have now a number of unanswered letters on hand.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish when practicable to write to you once every month, and I do not wish you to reply unless your eyes will admit of it without pain, because I prefer that your health should be preserved to any other Earthly consideration, and I hope that you will not strain your eyes on any account whatever. We can not appreciate our blessings unless deprived of them. My health is improving.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI forward to Mr. Arnold a catalogue of Harper's publications. If there is anything in it which he wishes, I hope that he will not fail to let me know. When you get possession of my books, I wish that you would retain them until I see you, or write relative to them.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have not subscribed for Graham's magazine, but will do so if you desire. I merely sent a copy in order to see how you would like it. I hope to send you a copy or number(?) of the Lady's Book which some prefer to Graham's, though I can not say which is best, but when you shall have received it, you can judge for yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have received my commission as Brevet Major, and am gratified that you had an opportunity of doing Judge Lee a favor.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI sent a fifty dollar bank draft to Sylvanus White, with a request that he would pay Miss Caroline Norris a small sum, I think 2.50, 3.00 or 3.50 cts, which she let me have for the purpose of making a small purchase, which I did not make; and as I have heard nothing of him  since, and as some months have elapsed, I fear that something may be wrong. I wish that you would ask Miss Eliza Norris about it, and if Sylvanus has not settled it, I wish that you would. If at any time, you should not receive an expected letter, try and make yourself easy, as in case of any accident happening to me, I have friends who would not fail to give the necessary information.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Cholera in the city is on the decline. I have no dread of it as I believe that those who keep their system in a healthy state have but little to fear.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Hamilton, N.Y. Harbor, Monday, July 2/49\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe morning duties ended, and through the blessings of that all Ruling Being, I'm allowed the privilege and pleasure communing with you. I received some days since, a letter from John White informing me of your visit to him and of the news of his vicinity, but which it is not necessary to mention as I presume that all is probably already known to you. I was gratified to learn that Uncle C.E. had been released from the [illegible], and had left Lewis for a more congenial clime. I also received a letter from cousin Elizabeth [Griss], informing me of the marriage of cousin Indas (her sister), of her own recovered health and of the prospects of her promising brothers Ben and William. She also stated that the health of Aunt and Uncle Williams was good. But she had not heard from you, since my visit. If your eyes should become so, as to allow of your writing without pain, then try and drop her a note for truly she is one of your friends. But I hope that you will not strain your eyes for the purpose of writing to anyone. You can at least send her your card and an occasional messages by some of the Lawyers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI feel much concern about your eyes, for I fear you will strain them. Remember that the best physicians are opposed to straining that important organ and when it fails or begins to fail naturally that they recommend spectacles. But this should be the last resort, and should only be used when necessary : for instance, some persons can walk about, out of doors and in doors without the light hurting their eyes: but must use this auxiliary in reading. The great objection to spectacles is that when their use is once commenced, it must be generally continued through life. A person when selecting a pair should select the lowest number, which will answer the proposed end and then as circumstances require, increase it. But I would advise you not to use them as long as you can do without them (at the same time avoiding pain).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy eyes were so weak some months since that I could not look long at objects through the window and to look out of doors was frequently painful, though but for a moment, and I was reduced to the necessity of masking my looking glass on account of its reflection, and I could not look at a candle, not even for a second, without pain. I consulted my physician and he told me not to use them, and at the same time to avoid spectacles. I did so and at present can read a letter of three or four pages without feeling any inconvenience of consequence. My health is improving and my strength adhered to my wholesome diet, of stale bread and plainly dressed meat (having nothing on it but salt), that I prefer it now to almost anything else. The other evening, I tasted a piece of bread with butter on it and then the bread without it, and rather gave my preference to the unbuttered bread; and hence I may never taste any more of this once much relished seasoning. And I think if you would adopt for your breakfast a cup of moderately strong black tea, stale wheat bread (wheat bread, raised and not less that 24 hours old) fresh meat, broiled or roasted is best, the yolk of one or two eggs (the white is hardly worth eating as it requires digestion and affords but little nutrition). For dinner the same kind of bread \u0026amp; meat, one vegetable only, say peas, beans or this years potatoes, and for drink plain water. For tea, the same kind of bread and drink as for breakfast and nothing else, unless you choose a little butter. The great beauty of the foregoing is that it furnishes all the nutrition which food can give and at the same time does not interfere in the digestive process like other substances such as salt meats, cabbage, lettuce, desert (such as pies, preserves, nuts, and all kinds of sweetmeats). Of what I have recommended, you can eat as much as your appetite craves, provided that you take regular meals, and plenty of exercise, say not less than three hours per day. I presume that your daily duties require you to be moving probably that much. Salt meats may be eaten, but fresh is preferable, and I regard green tea \u0026amp; coffee so injurious to the nerves that you should always prefer water to either. Now if you can make up your mind to adopt the foregoing for one year, I think that you will probably never wish to change it, and that after using such a diet for two or three months that you may experience marked advantage from it, but you must bear in mind that your meals must be at fixed hours. If you arise at seven five or six O'clock and go to bed at nine or ten, then seven would be a good hour for breakfast, one for dinner and seven for tea. And you ought to always retire to bed before eleven. If you should conclude to adopt the forgoing, do not taste other things of which you are fond: unless it be fruits and those should be ripe. I think that a small quantity of fruit eaten when ripe and in the fore part of the day, is advantageous. You should try and forget that you are infirm and pay no attention to your symptoms as most any person can by being too attentive to every little pain.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember that good wholesome food taken at proper times is one of the best of medicines. I shall have hopes of your improvement when you have resolved to taste nothing of which you are fond, except such things as I have mentioned. If you commence on this diet, remember that it is like a man joining the temperance society; if he afterwards tastes liquor, he is gone.\u003cbr\u003eT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Hamilton April 1st 1850\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter came to safe to hand, and with pleasure its contents were read. During the past month, our stables were burned. All the horses were saved, though mine, with some others, were injured a little. The damage was near four thousand dollars.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI regret to say that circumstances will prevent my return home this summer, but on the 1st of October, I expect to be ordered to Fort Washington, opposite Mount Vernon, where I expect to get a leave, and visit you during some portion of that month.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy health continues to improve. My muscles have become quite solid. My exercises are of a violent character, when the chill blain {chilblain} on my feet do not prevent it. I hope that Little Ann has entirely recovered.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhen I make my proposed visit, I shall endeavor to take with me such things as your letter has specified, provided that they are attainable. Some of them may be difficult to get. My past winter has been much more pleasant than the preceding. The weather here is at present delightful; but in a few days it may be the reverse as it is much influenced here on the Sea Board, by the direction of the winds.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn Thursday last, I, in company with 18 others had a grand sleigh ride, it was the best snow of the season, but in 24 hours, there was hardly a trace of it to be found.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSincerely your Brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas P.S. Remember me to Mr. A. and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 24, 1850\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Uncle,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have with pleasure received, and read your very kind letter, but it was a pleasure mingled with pain at seeing those passages, which spoke of the death of friends and relatives. Though the rumor of uncle Cummins' death may be true, yet I cannot believe it without further evidence. I shall write to California and try to ascertain. I hope that no decree will be obtained for settling his property, but should such authority be obtained, then will not some of his friends who have means come forward and prevent its sacrifice. Certainly if he has a friend, now it the time for its manifestation. You spoke of my giving assistance, but my pecuniary affairs are so arranged that I have not ten dollars in cash which I can call my own.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere is no man on Earth, whom I would befriend sooner than Uncle Cummins. Let me know who have betrayed him and in what he has been betrayed, give me a full history of names and facts as soon as possible; and strain every nerve to prevent the granting of the decree. I expect to return home in the Fall, when I will see what can be done; though I fear that I will not be able to do any thing, but I can not tell what good luck I may meet with by that time.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI believe that I will leave my horse in the possession of McLean until then. I am in much better health then when we parted and hope through the blessings of a kind Providence soon to be restored to perfect health. I have not received a single line from California. I have a delightful station and hope to pass a pleasant Summer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me kindly to Aunt and other relatives and friends.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour nephew\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlattsburg Barracks N.Y.\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 10th 1850\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYou observe that I am now on the border of Canada, it is for the purpose of trying some prisoners.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy health is still improving and in a short time I expect to return home to Fort Hamilton. In coming to this place I have passed some charming scenery. This place is on the Western bank of Lake Champlain. I should like very much to visit Montreal and Quebec before returning South, but want of time and money will prevent it. On my way here I saw the old Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point. And in front of this Garrison, was fought the great Naval action of the late war.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me kindly to Mr. A and Family.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour brother Thomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Hamilton N.Y.\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 20th 1850\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSir,\u003cbr\u003e\nI herewith enclose an Invoice of Public Property, directed to your address, and turned over this day to Genl. H. Whiting, Asst. Qtr.Mstr. Genl.,for transportation.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am Sir,\u003cbr\u003e\nVery Respectfully,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour obedient servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\n1st Lt. \u0026amp; Bvt.Maj. 1st Arty.\u003cbr\u003e\nA. A. Qtr.Mstr.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTo S. Lansing Jr. Esq.\u003cbr\u003e\nMil. Storekeeper\u003cbr\u003e\nU.S. Arsenal Watervliet Troy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have received yours and in reply, can say that my health is still improving. Your requests shall be attended to, but it will be necessary to wait until my arrival; as I know of no safe mode of conveyance. You speak of your fruit and flowers. I cannot indulge in the luxury of the former, but of the latter, I take great interest and I hope that you may always cultivate them. It shows a refined taste to abound in admiration for the beautiful, and it has the additional advantage of endearing children to their home. With pleasure they must through different periods of their lives look back to their garden filled with beautiful flowers. And when they see the same flowers, even in distant countries, how vividly will it recall to mind their home, their Mother, Father, brothers, sisters, and all their early associations. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI will not get home this summer, but have some hopes of coming in October, but I can not say what the result will be. How can I get through those mountains during the Winter season.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish that I could come and spend the entire winter with you, but such I fear will be impractical. Do not make any calculations, but expect me when circumstances will best admit of my taking a leave. I have recently received a letter from uncle John White and Aunt Catherine. The family is well, uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy are dead.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUncle had recently received a letter from our cousins in California and they say that Uncle Cummins is undoubtedly dead. This is news which goes to my heart, uncle was a father to me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI want to bring Thomas a good violin, if neither you nor Mr. A. has any objection to his learning to play on one. Remember me kindly to Mr. A. and family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Ontario N.Y.\u003cbr\u003e\nAug 10th 1850\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYou are probably surprised at hearing from me so frequently at different points as a member of Courts Martial. I am now about twelve hours from Niagara Falls, and consequently intend visiting them before returning home. I will leave here in the evening and be at the Falls next morning.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Court will probably remain in session for several days.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFort Ontario is situated on the lake of the same name and in view of the city of Oswego.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIf circumstances permit me to return home to Va. this coming fall, how can I get to your town most conveniently from Washington City. My health is still improving, but is as yet so delicate as to render much regularity necessary, and it is probable that I am more particular in my rules that any person of your acquaintance.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI fear that I will be much exposed in crossing the mountains, unless there is a stage line through from Eastern Virginia. When you write, let me know what kind of flowers, plants, \u0026amp; are in your garden and what kind you would like for me to bring. I expect that I can obtain almost every description in New York.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am to commence staying at a water cure establishment this evening where I expect to remain during my stay here. I have great faith in them for such infirmities as mine. I have been for some months adopting it to a certain extent, and with advantage.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mr. A. and the family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest Point N.Y.\u003cbr\u003e\nSept. 3rd 1850\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI am again at my first Military station, and a very pleasant visit it is. Here I see objects which recall many pleasant \u0026amp; agreeable associations of my youth, but it is my lot to meet but few of my comrades of those bygone days. All other things are visible, though changed. One of my former Barracks is torn down and another constructed. But among the existing and unaltered objects are the garden of Kosciuszko, his monument, Fort Putnam, in which Andre was confined and from which Arnold escaped after his unsuccessful attempt to sell his command. Here too is the Plain, the Military works and above all, its grand and lofty mountains. I am on a Genl. C. Martial, which will soon adjourn.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have been quite unwell and had it not have been for my judicious application of water, I can not say what would have been the consequence.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mr. A. and family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Meade, Fla.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeb. 25th 1851\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sir,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have just received your communication of the 4th inst. containing the kind proposition of bringing my name before the Board of Visitors of the V. M. Institute as a candidate for the Professorship of Nat. \u0026amp; Exp. Phil.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThough strong ties bind me to the Army, yet I can not consent to decline so flattering an offer. Please present my name to the Board and accept my thanks for your kindness.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am sir,\u003cbr\u003e\nVery Respectfully\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Obt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Meade Fla.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 2nd 1851\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour affectionate letter has been received, and read with much pleasure. I should think from the character of them, (the last few) that your health has improved very much; although you do not say so in so many words.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have hopes of being able to live near you for a while. I received a letter from Col. Smith, the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington, in which he kindly offers to present my name to the Board of Visitors in June next, as a candidate for the Professorship in Natural and Experimental Philosophy in the Institute. I have accepted his offer; but am unable to say whether I shall be elected. If I knew who would compose the Board, then I could form a better idea. If I have a few friends on it, my chance will probably be good. I consider the situation both conspicuous and desirable. I will be in about 150 or 160 miles from you, will have quarters, and receive twelve hundred dollars per year. Philosophy is my favorite subject. I hope through the blessings of Providence to succeed in securing the Post.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have heard that the Hon. Joseph Johnson is to be our Governor. Is it Joseph Johnson of Harrison? if so I am much pleased, as he had befriended me on more than one occasion.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI believe that John Stringer will probably be on the Board of Visitors in June next. This information I received by yesterdays mail. Where does he live? I see that Mr. Carlisle has been making two speeches in the convention. I look upon him as one of the promising sons of Virginia. I hope before long to see him in Congress. I am much pleased at seeing cousin Wm. J. Jackson also in the Convention. Indeed I have some hopes that our ancient reputation may be revived.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI might have sent this letter sooner, but I designedly delayed it for to see if yesterday's mail (6th of April) would not enable me to give you some good news, but I did not receive the information which I was waiting for, but in my next I hope to be in possession of agreeable tidings for you, but I am not over sanguine.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI received a few days since, a very kind, and well-wishing letter from Genl. John J. Jackson. When I visit you, I want also to visit him. I find that I have many friends, indeed I have found that all to whom I apply for assistance are ready to give me a helping hand. The generals letter was particularly gratifying to me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI shall not attempt a Theological discussion with you a present, hoping to see you during the present year, when I hope that you will have all of your questions and ideas prepared for the investigation of your brother.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mr. A., to Aunt White, to Uncle, Cousin John, Uncle Stalnaker and Col. Goff and other friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort Meade Florida\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 22nd 1851\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCol.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter of the 28th inst. informing me that I have been elected Prof. of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Artillery Tactics, in the Virginia Military Institute, has been received.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe high honor, conferred by the Board of Visitors, in selecting me, unanimously, to fill such a Professorship, gratified me exceedingly.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope to be able to meet the Board on the 25th of June next, but fear that circumstances, over which I have no control, will prevent my doing do before that time. For your kindness in endeavoring to procure me a leave of absence for six months, as well as for the interest you have otherwise manifested in my behalf, I feel under strong and lasting obligations.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eShould I desire a furlough of more than than one month commencing on the 1st of July next, it would be for the purpose of visiting Europe.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI regret that recent illness has prevented my giving you an earlier answer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAny communication which you may have to make previous to the 1st of June, please direct to this place.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am Col.\u003cbr\u003e\nVery respectfully\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Obt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, VA\u003cbr\u003e\nAugust 20th 1851\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI am much pleased with my situation. I have commenced my military duties and am reviewing on of my text books. My health has much improved since you heard me say good by.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI sent you a pamphlet a few days since, it was by the request of my old Physician with whom I was residing in the North. He appeared to take a deep interest in me and to be interested in those who were interested in your brother. From him I have learned many important truths concerning health. His names is Lowry Barney. I felt home sick at bidding adieu to his estimable family. Mrs. B. said that I did not appear like a stranger but like a relative, they were more kind than I could have desired.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFrom my present room which is in the 2d story of the Lexington Hotel. I have a lovely view of Mountain scenery. Lexington is the most beautiful place that I remember of having ever seen when taken in connection with the surrounding country.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI expect to go to the Springs next month with the Corps of Cadets. We shall leave about the 8th and return about the 25th, about the 13th we will arrive at the White Sulphur.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mr. A. \u0026amp; family and to my friends and relatives. I suppose that you had a fine mental feast on Miss B's notes. I designed burning them. Please save me the trouble by doing me the favor\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOct. 8th 1851\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have had the pleasure of receiving your letter and the articles which you sent to me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have seen Mr. Cowen and requested him to call on you, and have made a similar request of Mr. Henderson, whom I esteem very highly. He is the brother-in-law of Col. Smith. I am much obliged for the articles. An opportunity will hardly be afforded for visiting you this winter. I have received a letter from Cousin Margaret Neale: She as well as our other relatives are well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe academic duties commenced on yesterday week.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy health has through the blessings of Providence been so much improved to enable me to enter on my duties, with which I am delighted.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mr. A. and family, and to all enquiring relatives \u0026amp; friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnd say to Mr. A. that I hope to be able by his assistance to get some fine fossil specimens from his farm when I next visit Beverly. I remember of having seen some beautiful specimens of shells, near the bridge about Mrs. Bakers. These he showed me in 1848.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa. Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington, Va. Jany. 16th 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter has like every other good, brought with it pain. But I hope that your health will again return among the blessings of Providence to brighten the remainder of your days as well as those of mine.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have been desirous of writing at an earlier day; but our examination and other duties have prevented my doing so, and even now this pleasing task is performed during the height of the examination. It could be delayed no longer without a degree of pain, which your brother is unwilling to experience on this subject. This trying ordeal will close about Thursday next.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that you will look back if you through your past life and see if you can not find some cause for your afflictions.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNow my dear sister. You are aware that I am troubled about your hopes in relation to the endless futurity. The best plan that I can  conceive for an unbeliever in God, as presented to us in the Bible, is to first consider things in reference merely to expediency. Now considering the subject with reference to expediency only, let us examine whether it is safer to be a Christian or an Infidel. Suppose two persons, one a Christian and the other an infidel, to be closing their earthly existences and suppose that the infidel is right and the Christian is wrong, they will then after death be upon an equality. But instead of the infidel being right, suppose him to be wrong and the Christian right, then will the state of the latter after death be inestimably superior to that of the other. And if you will examine the history of mankind it will be plain that Christianity contributes much more to happiness in this life, than that of infidelity. Now having briefly glanced at this subject, to what decision are we forced on the mere ground of expediency, certainly it is to the adoption of Christianity.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHaving made our selection of Christianity, the next point is to consider whether we can believe the teachings of the Sacred volume; if so, then its adoption should of necessity follow. I have examined the subject maturely, and the evidence is very conclusive, and if we do not receive the Bible as being authentic and creditable, we must reject every other ancient work; as there is no other in favor of which, so much evidence can be adduced. Oh Sister! do pray to God for his mercy, and eternal life through our Redeemer Jesus Christ.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have not yet been able to procure the peaches of which I spoke in my former letter. Cousin Harriet has returned from her visit to Point Pleasant, which was to her very pleasant. Uncle Minor Neale's daughter has returned home, with her grand-father who came north for her. Talk to Thomas \u0026amp; Grace for me and tell them that their uncle is very much obliged to them and that they must continue to be good children, and do what their mother and father may require of them.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to all inquiring friends and Relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI should be much pleased to see a literary institution in Beverly; but I cannot see how to be serviceable to it. If you will state in your next what I would have to do as agent I would be enabled to give a more definite answer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa. Mil. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington Va. Feby. 7 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nThough much pressed with business and far behind in my correspondence, I can not defer any longer a letter to you. Our examination has closed and academic duties have been resumed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNext week I hope to take up the subject of Optics. The approaching summer is looked forward to by me with no small degree of interest, as our vacation will commence after the 4th of July.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour health I hope is completely restored before this time: mine is still delicate. When did you last hear from Parkersburg and how are our relatives and friends? Do you see anything of John White's family. The weather had been extremely cold, but at present it is lovely.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have not heard from you in weeks upon weeks. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A \u0026amp; family and to all enquiring friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nFebruary 21st 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour welcome letter including that of our cousin, has been received, and with no small regret do I consider your past afflictions, but we are all the children of suffering sorrow in this world. Whilst it has many pleasures, it is not, nor will not be divested of its cares. Amid affliction, let us hope for happiness. But divest us of hope and how miserable would we be! It has never forsaken me, nor in my humble opinion, never will. However dark the night, I am cheered with an anticipated glorious and luminous morrow. May such ever be your happy lot. No earthly calamity can shake my hope in the future, so long as God is my friend, and on this subject I expect to have a long conversation with you next summer. I feel ashamed of not having written to you earlier, but even now I am debtor a number of letters in other quarters, which in time, have the preference, but my conscience will not be troubled at this species of fraud.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am glad that cousin stopped with you. I received a letter from cousin Sylvanus White recently in which he states that his location is in Missouri, but for the future, he can not say to what quarter his steps will be directed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy health has improved. What do you propose doing next summer during my visit. I suppose that plans you have in abundance. How is the family: give my regards to all individually. Tell Thomas that I should like to have him with me sometimes very much \u0026amp; that he must be at home the next time that I visit him. Remember me to all inquiring friends and relatives. How is Cousin John White and Aunt White.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour Brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute Lexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 10th 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI have nothing which can call for a letter from me at this time except the pleasure of writing to you and to say a word in reference to your mentioned garden seeds, \u0026amp; c. Tell me the precise kinds of seeds which are desirable and if you can the mode of conveyance for them to Beverly. I might possibly procure some grafts of apricots \u0026amp; [illegible] if they could only be sent to you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI sent for my box sometime since, but have not yet obtained possession of it. This is a beautiful day, though the preceding few have been cold and have injured the fruit prospects, particularly the apricots and other early fruit. The plank road from Staunton to Buckhannon, which latter place is about 25 miles distant from here is now under construction, through our town. The stage travels about one third faster on it than on the dirt road.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am anxiously looking forward to July.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhen did you last hear from Cousin Margaret. She appears to have dropped me as a correspondent. I certainly gave her ostensible reason for so doing by not answering her letter more promptly. But this was occasioned by the pressure of other things.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mr. A., the family \u0026amp; to all enquiring friends and relations.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTell Thomas and Grace I am not going to allow them to see their Aunt Nancy until they both offer to love me more than her. Tell them that their Aunt does not care about them half as much as I do.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington, Va. May 1st 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Doctor,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour interesting letter has been received and perused with much pleasure. But my matrimonial success as you are ere this probably aware of was a hoax. I suppose that some interested friend thought that I ought to be married and that it would be well to remind me of my duty before efforts would be too late. Frequently your intended, is to be seen with all her prepossessing fascinations. Why do you not come on? Certainly you will be here on the 4th. The weather here is at present beautiful, though for months it has been unseasonably cold.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHow are you pleased with Philadelphia? What are Penrose's prospects for distinction in his profession. Of all the cities in this Union, that of the Quakers has my preference. Its public squares, magnificent edifices, it's water works \u0026amp; c, including that universal task which strikes the eye at all its points, must make it very interesting to all, who are only consulting pleasure.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTrueheart is now in Washington city, engaged in the Coast Survey. There is only one assistant here at present (Stewart). Our appropriation bill has not yet been acted on by the Legislature.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJudge Baldwin is not expected to recover from his recent attack. Judge Brockenbrough will probably be a candidate in place of Judge Baldwin for the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProf. Calhoun of Washington College will leave this coming summer; his successor is so far unknown. Every thing is quiet at present in the Institute and I hope will ever continue so.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere is to be strong [stage] opposition through here this season. Let me here from you whenever a spare moment will permit.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere friend,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[On verso; not in Jackson's hand]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eResolved that it is with feelings of the most profound regret that we have heard the announcement of the decease of our fellow student \u0026amp; associate Dr. [illegible] Weir; whose gentlemanly bearing \u0026amp; Christian deportment has served not only to endear him to all with whom he came in contact but to render him an ornament and honour to the noble profession of which he was so faithful a votary. Resolved that we do sympathize most sincerely with the bereaved relatives \u0026amp; friends of his House upon whom this dispensation of Providence has fallen so unexpectedly \u0026amp; painfully.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eResolved that from respect to his memory we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eResolved that a copy of the proceedings of this meeting signed by the Secy. \u0026amp; Pres. be forwarded to the family of the deceased \u0026amp; that the same be published in the Richmond \u0026amp; Alexandria papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa. Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington, Va. May 14, 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour welcome letter had been received; but you do not give me definite instructions about garden seed, grafts etc. But I should think that it would be useless to get any for you unless they are such as I can convey in person for you may judge of the difficulty of getting anything from Lexington to Beverly from the fact that though I have used effort upon effort to procure the box which you sent to me and have told the stage driver to spare no expense in procuring it, yet from his negligence or from some other cause it has not yet come to hand.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish that you would either get Miss H. to take it back to Beverly on her return, or else send a servant with it to the stage office at Staunton and have it sent to me put on the way bill and directed to me at Lexington, Va. to the care of E. Porter.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have recently received a letter from Cousin Margaret Neale, which states that she is engaged in teaching a school and that all our relations are well and that Cousin Lizzie Neale, daughter of Uncle Minor is on a visit and that she will probably remain North all summer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that by this time your health is entirely restored. Though my manner of living is very abstemious, yet health has not returned with all its blessings. Yet I am much better than when I last bid you good bye.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mr. A. \u0026amp; family. Tell Thomas and Grace that their aunt does not say a single word about either of them.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe weather had been very pleasant for the past few days, though the present one is not remarkably agreeable as a part of the time is sunshine and a part rainy and the balance is a mixture of both. In Beverly there is probably snow to be seen even this  late in May.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThis evening we are to be favored with a vocal concert. I wish that you could accompany me. I believe that as yet you had not been informed of my daily exercise. I have to walk about a mile and a half for each meal: 3/4 to and 3/4 from it. And in the morning I usually walk about a mile and a half before breakfast and in the afternoon about two miles or more before tea.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa. Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington, Va. June 5th, 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour welcome letter has come safe to hand but I regret that your health is not yet restored though improved at present, let us hope to see the day when you will again enjoy that greatest of earthly blessings in perfection. Do not begin to look for me until the latter half of July. I may be with you in the first part but I can not speak definitely at present.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy box has not yet arrived, but I have spoken to a friend whose family lives in Staunton to endeavor to have his family to forward it. I shall try to get some grafts to take with me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIs it a fur hat which I am to get for Thomas, if so it would be desirable to have the measure of his head.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe weather is quite cool here this morning though for sometime back it has been very warm.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe people are beginning to visit the Alum Springs.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish that you could see our Institute for I consider that it is the most tasty edifice in the state. We have had green peas for sometime and the strawberries are I believe beginning to disappear. But the cherries are just coming in season.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBeverly must be cold enough for all practicable purposes even at this late period. I am enjoying myself more than I have done for some years; but still my health requires much care and rigid regard to diet.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that the news may be true that Uncle Cummins has returned; to meet him will be a proud day in my life. He has certainly been a good friend to me. Have you heard anything from cousin E.J. Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA bill has recently passed out state Legislature which appropriates 30,000 dollars for the purpose of completing our Barracks. We expect during the coming session to have about 18 or 20 more cadets that at any previous one and when the buildings shall be completed the accommodations will admit of upwards of 200. This past year we had to refuse admission to a large number. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A \u0026amp; family \u0026amp; to all inquiring friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003cbr\u003e\nP.S. I hope that you will not make any calculations as to the manner of passing the present summer until after my arrival at Beverly. T. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlum Springs Rockbridge Cty\nJuly 12 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI arrived here yesterday in as good health as usual and am delighted with the waters so far. The Springs are crowded there being about four hundred visitors and the accommodations being only adequate for 275 or 300. I succeeded in procuring 1/2 a bed; there being one room for four occupants. In a few days I hope to be better off. Though we have but two beds to 4 persons in my quarters; yet the beds are good, and the servants, and proprietors, and the their assistants are attentive.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBoarding is 10 dollars per week. This water I consider is the water of waters. This place is more crowded than any other in the mountains and I have not heard of a single person who is dissatisfied though my enquiries have been many.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy appetite and digestion have already improved and I indulge rather freely. My dinner was principally bread (which was rather fresh), potatoes and green corn which is by no means digestible. My supper rich corn bread \u0026amp; the same for breakfast (using butter freely at each meal)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to all enquiring Relatives and friends. Your brother, Thomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThis establishment was sold a few days since for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J.J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nSept 7th 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nA line from you has not even come to hand yet. I hope that this is not a result of ill health. An improvement of health began to reward me for my visit to the Alum Springs, within as I believe less than 24 hours after my arrival there. I remained at the Springs for three weeks and then left with regret.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe checks have not yet come to hand, has the letter containing them been received by you. Our duties at the Institute have been resumed, and things omen well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have for months back admired Lexington, but now for the first time have truly and fully appreciated it. Of all the places which have come under my observation in the U. States, this little village is the most beautiful.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn a few days I hope to write a letter to cousin Harriet Murdoc and I shall urge her to leave home next year. She is a lovely lady and if she were not my cousin I might ardently desire her to be my wife. She is so estimable: I feel proud of her as a cousin. I enjoyed myself very much at the springs and would have been delighted to have had her with me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wrote to Richard Camden and to Dr. Bland requesting them to join me at the Alum but have heard nothing from either of them.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that the baby has entirely recovered and that your health continues to improve. Remember me very kindly to the family and to all inquiring friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother, Thomas \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHas Cousin Nancy returned home? How is Miss Eliza and Mrs. Hilly?\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J.J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOct. 9th 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour kind letter has finally come safely to its place of destination. I felt concerned about your long silence, for fear that your health was bad.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have found on my return home that the peaches here were not so abundant as I had supposed but the apples are at abundance. Though peaches are not so plentiful as I had supposed, yet I have spoken to a person to secure me two or three bushels and if he fails I will endeavor to secure them by sending to Lynchburg, which is near forty miles and through that section I have been informed that there has been no scarcity. I hope that by this time the baby is entirely well and that health and prosperity are among the number of your domestic blessings.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy health has been much improved by visiting the Alum Springs. I have been and am still using the water, but its effects are not so good as when used at the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCousin Harriet has written me a letter which I prize very much, it speaks the purity of her character. I wish that I could be with her during my leisure moments. They would pass so delightfully under her pure and elevating influence.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCousin Margaret is married, though of this you have probably already been informed. She is the wife of the person to whom I believe you alluded when we were at Parkersburg. Aunt would not consent to her being married at home and she was consequently married at Uncle William Neale's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe weather here is very warm and the ground is quite dry.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhat news have you from the letter containing the drafts. I wish you would let me know as soon as convenient, whether there is any hopes of getting possession of them. Let me hear from you as soon as convenient.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn Gittings is doing very well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to each member of the family and to all enquiring relatives and friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOctober 25th 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very kind letter has come safe to hand and I am glad to learn that you are enjoying as many blessings as still fall to your lot. I hope that by the time of the receipt of this that the children will all be in perfect health.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Lurty has been here for about two weeks. He and Mr. Harrison (son of Wm. Harrison of Clarksburg) design taking a course of law lectures this winter under Judge Brockenbrough.1   George is a young man of very fine mind, and I hope that he will acquit himself with much credit this winter. A young Mr. Stribling from Point Pleasant is also here. He is brother to the Miss S. of whom I presume you have \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1Now, Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia. heard cousin Harriet Murdoc frequently speak. Cousin Harriet I regard as being one of the sweetest ladies with whom I have ever met. I wish that we could be together frequently. I hope that she will make a visit next summer to this most beautiful of places. How sweet it is to meet with congenial spirits!\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish that you would forward me the checks by the first mail as I am in need of them. The peaches have not yet come to hand but as soon as they do I will forward them without delay.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI weighed yesterday one hundred and seventy two pounds and a fraction. This is six pounds more than any former weight. My health has much improved and I hope that through the blessings of God, I will ultimately enjoy perfect health. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A and family and to all enquiring friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nNovember 11, 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter has been received with its enclosures, but it had brought sorrow to my heart to learn that you health is unusually delicate. My dear sister, my concern for you is great. This concern is not restricted to you whilst in this world, but it extends into the unending future, and my continual prayer is that you will return into the fold of God. My dear sister, if you will but seek God in the bible conditions he will give you peace and comfort while all the powers on Earth can not de[liver] and the hopes of a coming immor[tality] will make all the ills of life supportable under every circumstance. Your mother prayed for you and I believe that the same may be said of your brother Warren. And can it be that the prayers of them and myself united, will not be heard by \"Our Father in Heaven.\" I fear that you concern yourself too much about the things of this life. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI expect that you have probably been devoting too much care to the articles which you spoke of forwarding to me. Now do not think any more about me in relation to them, but bear in mind that I have plenty of everything except health and that this has much improved.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that health will return to you with all of its blessings. I have written twice to cousin Harriet since we parted. I do think her one of the sweetest ladies. I wish that I could be in her society more frequently than circumstances will permit.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWe have had a lovely fall in this portion of the state. My kindest regards to Mr. Arnold's family, all inquiring friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother, Thomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. This morning I fired ten guns from the Battery of Artillery in commemoration of the origin of the Institute. This day, thirteen years it went into operation and it is now in a very flourishing condition, so much so that we cannot accommodate all the applications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nDecember 11th, 1852\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour kind letter has received the perusal of a brother and I hope that though ill health is your present lot, that notwithstanding, you will continue a buoyancy of spirits and not give way to surrounding troubles. I too am a man of trouble, yet let the oppressing load be ever so great it never sinks me beneath its weight.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI trust that this will find you improving if not well. Our session will have its semi-annual examination in the early part of the coming January. When did you last hear from Cousin Harriet Murdoc. A cadet from Point Pleasant tells me that she had been there on a visit, but that she has returned home.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLexington has been very gay for some time back, owing to the marriage of one of the daughters of the late Governor McDowell. The weather is quite inclement at present.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou must talk to Thomas and Grace for me and tell them that their uncle frequently thinks of them and that he would be very glad to have them with him. But that he does not like bad children and always talk to them for me in such a manner as to make them better. I suppose that you have heard of Cousin Margaret Neale's marriage.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am very busy this winter with studying and hearing recitations, having not only to prepare on Natural Philosophy and Artillery, but to be in the section room three and four hours per day additional. My spare time is given to reading and to other sources of improvement.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa. Military Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nFebruary 1st 1853\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI hope that ere this your health has improved and that the returning spring will reanimate your feelings, and suggest the idea that it is but the symbol of the endless beauties and enjoyments of the world to come. The passage of Scripture from which I have derived sufficient support whenever applied is in the following words \"acknowledge God in all thy ways and he shall direct thy paths.\" What a comfort is this!\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister, it is useless for men to tell me that there is no God, and that his benign influence is not to be experienced in prayer, when it is offered in conformity to the Bible. For some time past, not a single day has passed by without my feeling his hallowing presence whilst at my morning prayers. I endeavor to live in accordance with the above passage which means as I understand it, in all thy ways acknowledge God and he shall take care of you in all respects.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhat better protector can we desire that one who is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent and who hath promised that he will take care of us in all things, and in addition to all this the pledge coming from One who cannot lie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOur weather here has been quite cold for sometime back, but at present it is very beautiful; too much so to be of long duration I fear. Persons I believe have generally filled their ice houses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI rather begin to despair of the peaches as I have not seen a dry one to my recollection since returning home.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou remember that during the past summer I was very much reduced in flesh, at present I have more than desirable and sometimes endeavor to reduce it, but the nervousness with which I have been so much troubled and the disagreeableness of cold feet induce me to adhere to the indulgence of the palate. But my dishes are very plain: generally brown bread is the principle article for Breakfast and Tea and sometimes I probably do not taste meat for more than a month and I have not to my recollection used any other drink than cold water since my return home, and hope that such may continue to be the case.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI heard from Judge Allen a few days since: Cousin Mary is well, one of her daughters is rather ill. I met the daughter at the Alum Springs during the past summer. She is a beautiful girl.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThough I desire to hear from you frequently; yet I never wish to do so when there doing so, requires that your eyes should be tasked. To know that you are destroying or endangering the happiness of yourself, and those around you, produces more pain than the receipt of a letter cam compensate for.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCousin Harriet Murdock was well when her last letter was written. A letter from her is daily expected.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour Brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 1st 1853\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nTime as it passes brings me to the renewal of the pleasant duty of writing to my sister, though there is nothing here of which I am aware that can be of interest to you, beyond what may be felt in an only brother. Let pleasure result from the mere act of writing to you. Our lives have been checkered in a most marked manner and we are still, notwithstanding all the ill omens of our youth, living even beyond the usual period of human life and I trust that before us are the brightest of our days. In taking a retrospective view of my own life, each year has opened as I consider, with increased promise and with my present views, the future is holding richer stores in reserve. Could you only believe with myself then would you also bear the present with patience and look forward to the future with a calm serene and pleasurable delight.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI too have crosses, and am at times deeply afflicted! But however sore may be the trials they lose their poignancy, and instead of producing injury I feel that I am but improved by the ordeal. But how is this accomplished? By throwing myself upon the protection of him, whose law book is the wonderful Bible. My dear sister I would not part with this book for countless universes. I feel ready to make every sacrifice to carry out the will of him who so loved us, as to give his only begotten son to die for me. How exceedingly great must have been that love!\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe more I learn, the more dear does the precious volume appear to me. O Sister, if you would only pray! If you would only become religious! I derive much pleasure from morning walks, in which is to be enjoyed the pure sweetness of caroling birds.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe weather is delightful at present, and our peach trees are beginning to bloom, and in the course of a few more weeks, the forests will be clad with verdure.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJudge Brockenbrough's law school has closed its session and George Lurty has returned home; after having passed a profitable winter. If he will only make the best of his facilities, a brilliant career may be expected as his reward. He possesses talents of a high order.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have not heard from Cousin Harriet for a long time. It appears she has forgotten me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSometime since, Cousin Sylvanus wrote to me, and stated that he was at home, but expected in a few days to leave for the west. Talk to the children for me as I would were I with you. Remember me very kindly to the whole family and to all enquiring relatives and friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington Rockbridge County, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 15th 1853\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nOur spring is opening beautifully, though it is said to be late. I wish that I could only be with you this evening, ah! Not this evening only, but many evenings. I am invited to a large party to night and among the scramble, expect to come in for my share of fun. My health is still improving and in a few months through the blessing of an all kind providence, I hope to be well, at least so much as people usually are.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish that you would send me by the return mail the daguerreotype which I had taken in New York after having shaved. The one with the beard on, was taken at New Orleans soon after my return from Mexico. This last one I wish you to keep safely as I prize it highly. If you remember, I gave you two others one being taken with a stern countenance, and the other with a smile, it is the smiling one which I want and don't fail to send it well enveloped, by the first mail. If you wish it to be returned, I will try and do so in a few months or else a better one in its stead; as I think your brother is a better looking man than he was when that was taken. It may be that you have not got the one which I had taken with the beard on, if not it is lost. I am anxious to get Father's, in order to have a facsimile of it taken, but do not trust it to the mail. I believe you let Cousin Harriet have the grim looking one, which I gave you, ungrateful girl that she is. I am going to write to her in a few days such a letter as such conduct in a pretty cousin merits.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that you are out of bed, and able to enjoy the comforts of domestic life. Kiss the children and tell them a great many things such as their uncle would tell him were he in their company.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all the family and to all enquiring relatives \u0026amp; friends. Should any person be coming here, I would be glad to get my Blair's Rhetoric.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 6th 1853\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dearest \u0026amp; only Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour melancholy letter has brought tears to my eyes. Yet I would never have you conceal anything from me because of the pain which it may cause me. If your health is really as you state, I would rather know it. My dearest sister, with tears in my eyes and a heart devoted to my God, I look into the future beyond the limits of this transient life of care; and see the dark gloom which is to exist throughout infinite duration. That whilst I am \"to shine like a star in the firmament for ever and forever,\" you are to be assigned to unending misery.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhat my dear sister is this life, and all its joys, compared to that which is to come. How happy would I be did I but know that beyond this probationary life we should be together for ever more, there with those who have gone before us, to enjoy endless happiness. My sister, do reflect upon my course of life, think and see if I have ever erred since arriving at mature age, and then consider how I could ever have been satisfied of the truth of the Gospel; unless it is true. Have I ever erred in the affairs of this life? Remember too what strong irreligious influences have been brought to bear on me and yet in spite of all opposing obstacles, I am one of the most devoted of Christians.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWill you not have some faith in the prayers of a dying mother \u0026amp; brother? My dearest sister, do throw yourself into the hands of God. Throw yourself upon his mercy, repent of your sins and believe that the father will accept your prayers, and forgive your transgressions, for the sake of his son's merits. Remember that he hath said that they who come unto him he will in nowise cast off.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI shall leave here as soon as my vacation shall permit and hope to be with you by the 12 of July if not before. I had designed making you a visit this summer, but did not know whether it would be before or after my return from the North. I have business which calls me to New York City this summer and I was desirous of going some more distant places.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou speak of Dr. Bosworth's son. I wish that it was in my power to do him a service but being here as Professor, I ought not to abuse my trust in any way. I wrote to the Doctor in reference to his son, but I believe omitted to state that in his letter to the superintendent of the Institute he should state that he was unable to educate his son himself. When he calls to see you, I wish that you would mention this to him \u0026amp; also tell him that Col. Samuel L. Hayes is on the new Board of Visitors for your place.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI most sincerely hope that his son will get the appointment and if there is anything which I can do for him consistent with my duty as Professor, it shall be done with a great deal of pleasure.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRockbridge Alum Springs\u003cbr\u003e\nAugust 3rd, 1853\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI arrived here yesterday in good health, and expect to leave for the North this evening, via Lexington. There are about five hundred visitors here at present, and the accommodations are nearly exhausted, and in a few days it is quite possible that persons from necessity will be turned off. I hope that Stark has quite recovered. Remember me very kindly to all the family, and to all other enquiring relatives and friends. Say to Mrs. [Hillie/Hellee] that I saw Judge Brockenbrough, but that as he is not a Freemason, I shall try elsewhere. I expect to be in Staunton tomorrow and hope to be able to find some influential Mason there who will attend promptly to the business. I endeavored to do so when coming through Staunton, but did not succeed. I intend to press the matter until some definite action shall have been taken upon the subject.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSay to Dr. Bosworth that I saw John1 yesterday, and that he was well with the exception of a sore leg. I asked him if he had written home, and he said that he had not done so, that he did not wish to, because of his leg being sore. I advised him to write and say nothing about his leg as it would be better to let them hear from him, though he should say nothing in respect to this. His leg did not appear to trouble him much, he was going about the encampment and did not appear much lame. He told me that he would write. If you should say anything to the Doctor about John's leg, tell him to have no concern about it. But probably it would be best to say nothing about the subject of health. I am scarce of paper. Tell Miss Eliza that she must be on the look out for something in relation to me, and in reference to which she called my attention.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSay to Doctor Bosworth that I did not hand in the list for John, because of its having already been done.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOctober 19th, 1853\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nSometime since when Mr. Tanner the Daguerreian was passing through here on his way to Beverly, I availed myself of his kindness to send you and Grace and Thomas the little purchases which I made last summer and I hope that they reached you safely. I should have sent Father's miniature also, but upon reflection thought it would be better to defer doing so until a more favorable opportunity should present itself. I hope that Mr. Tanner called to see you, he is a very worthy person and one in whose integrity I have much confidence. The weather here is beautiful and I am enjoying like. To me my wife is a great source of happiness. She has those requisites of which I used to speak to you, and sends her love to you. Tell Mrs. [Hillie] that I have not yet learned the result  result of the application; but that it shall be followed up until some answer shall be obtained.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn my last letter, I spoke of being in Philadelphia. We remained there from Saturday until Monday, when we proceeded to West Point where I was delighted with my easy associations: The beautiful plains, the frowning ruins of Fort Putnam, the majestic river, and magnificent scenery all conspired to enhance my happiness which had already been of a high order. The ladies1 also were much pleased with it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter remaining there until about 12 o'clock next day, we resumed out route for Niagara Falls. This of all natural curiosities is the most sublime and imposing which has ever come under my observation. We put up at the Cataract House, which is on the American side, and the next morning crossed over to Goat's Island which separates the Falls into two parts, that point on the East of the Island is called the Transcript\nAmerican Falls and that on the West side the Canadian. The latter is much the larger, by reason of the greater quantity of water which passes down on this side of the island. The Canadian falls are called the horseshoe falls from their resemblance to a horseshoe, the toe being up stream. When looking at this wonder of nature I desired to be left to my own interrupted thoughts, it lulls the mind and forbids interruption, it calls on the mind for its entire and undivided contemplation. More of this in my next. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. the family and all enquiring friends \u0026amp; relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nNovember 30th 1853\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI hope that upon the receipt of this that you will be induced to break your long silence. Do not think that because I am married that I would not be glad to receive a letter from you. I am going to the wedding of one of my old bachelor friends this evening. His name is Massie1, a graduate of the Va. Mil. Institute; the lady is Miss Sophonisba B. McDowell, daughter of the late governor McDowell.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAt present my health is influenced by a cold in the head; but to such things in my own case, I attach but little importance, for with care they are dissipated in a few days. My wife is in good health, and sends her love to you \u0026amp; the family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThings here are working smoothly, the weather is fine, and I am much pleased with the coming prospects. Give my love to Mr. A. and the rest of the family. Tell Mrs. Hillie that I saw the gentleman to whom I made application in her case, but a few days since, and that he that he had not been able to do anything for her as yet, but on account of the recent expenses of the lodge; but that he was certain that he would get twenty dollars at least, and that he would be in Richmond this winter, and that he would bring her case before the grand lodge of the State. But tell her not to be too sanguine about success for fear that she may be disappointed. In my opinion, something will be done for her, but how much it is impossible to say.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI believe that at the close of my last letter I was making some remarks upon Niagara, and I had probably finished them. After leaving there, we proceeded in a carriage down the Niagara River for a few miles to Lewiston, where we took a steamer and proceeded to cross Lake Ontario on our way to the St. Lawrence River, and at dawn the next morning we were around a cluster of islands called the thousand islands, which present an extremely beautiful aspect and they are probably a thousand in number, some almost covered by bare and rugged rocks and crops and the other beautifully varied with forests of Northern growth. I enjoyed the scene much! Very much! During the day, we passed through the perilous rapids of that remarkable river. In passing one of them we took on board a special pilot of large an athletic dimensions. After thus passing a very pleasant day, we arrived safely at Montreal. To be remembered to all inquiring relatives \u0026amp; friends is the request of your only brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. You may form some idea of one of the rapids from the circumstance that though we were on a high decked steamer, yes the spray was thrown extremely over her prow and so as to fall upon her deck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nFebruary 14th 1854\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour long looked for letter arrived at last. I am much pleased at having another niece and hope that she may prove as pretty and interesting as Grace. I hope that you may not have a return of the sore mouth, but that better health may bless you than in past years.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt is very singular that Mr. Tanner neglected to give you the things entrusted to him, possibly he changed his route after having seen me and did not pass through Beverly.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish that I could get Tom some suitable books here. I may have an opportunity of getting some by the time that any person from this place goes to Beverly.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI send you a lock of Ellie's hair which she reluctantly parts with because of its color, which she hopes may prove more acceptable to your taste than it has ever been to hers. My message to you is that you must prize it very highly as being the token of a sister's love and from a brother's wife.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSend us a lock from your hair and also one from Grace. Tell her to give me the prettiest she has so that I may look at it when I am so far off that I cannot see her pretty face. Tell her furthermore that I have told her Aunt that Grace is very pretty \u0026amp; her conduct much as good as her face.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have not yet heard of any money being collected for Mrs. Hillie and I feel uneasy about it; yet I have strong reassurances that something will be done, and I shall press the matter until a definite answer shall have been obtained, and the result I will inform Mrs. Hillie of immediately. Ellie joins me in love to you and the family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 4th 1854\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour kind letter was gladly received, and read. Permit me to congratulate myself on being the Uncle of another niece as pretty as Grace. I hope that you will accept my kindest congratulations and give the same to Mr. Arnold. As yet I have heard nothing of Mr. Tanner.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that Mrs. Hillie is improving in health. I am anxious about her claim, no recent account has been given me in reference to it. Should nothing be reported to me before summer, I shall go to Staunton in person and see about it. Until that time my occupation requires me to be at the Institute.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWe have recently been called to mourn the death of my mother-in-law, she without any apparent uneasy concern passed in to that unseen world where the weary are at rest. Her life was such as to attract around her many warm friends, and if she had any enemy in this world it was and continues to be a secret to me. Hers was a Christian life and hers was a Christian death. She had been afflicted with rheumatism for several months previous to the close of her life and on Saturday preceding her death she had the return of hernia which had formerly afflicted her. On the 23rd of February about 3 o'clock P.M. her husband told her that her end had come. She asked how long she could live and he told her two or three hours, and although the Physicians had the same day pronounced her symptoms favorable, she appeared perfectly reconciled. She said that she was not afraid to die and that she found Jesus precious to her soul. [text at left margin] She asked us to kiss her and told her children to live near to Jesus and to be kind to one another. When asked by one her daughters what they should do without her, she replied that the Lord would provide. She was strongly attached to her family and [they] to her; yet she appeared to have no concern about what would become of herself or family, such was her complete confidence in the promises of the Bible. She felt assured that God would provide for her family and she felt that she was going to her saviour, with whom she expected to enjoy unending happiness. Her death was no leaping into the dark. She died with the bright hope of an unending immortality of happiness.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy sister, Oh! That you could thus live, then might you thus die. Do you not remember how much you are concerned about your children when you apprehend the approach of a dying hour. Do my sister turn to God and cast all your care in Jesus. I believe that you had our Mother's and Warren's prayers and now you have mine, and more than mine. My Dear Sister, do seek religion.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to each member of the family, my wife sends her love also.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me to all enquiring relations and friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 7th 1854\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nAs I received your letter day before yesterday, and was desirous of answering it by the return mail, I could only say a few words. I am not certain whether the physician mentioned in your letter, was the same I have heard of as the lecturer in the North, or not; if he is, as I before stated, I should not much admire his character, though he might be a good doctor notwithstanding. Yet I would not like such a man for my physician, if I could get a good physician whose moral character would receive my approbation. If this is not the lecturer, I know nothing about him.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that by the time you receive this that your health will have much improved. But my sister, be that as it may, do turn to God, and obey the teachings of the Bible. If you do not believe its teachings at least obey its doctrines and I believe that God will give you faith. Make but the effort, and resolve to do what it teaches to the close of life, and then you may expect death to be disrobed of its terrors. Remember that you have your brother's prayers, and I hope those of several members of my wife's family, and I believe that you also received the prayers of our Mother and Brother.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI received a letter a few days since from Aunt Clementine Neale. She and Uncle Alford had been south to see Uncle Thornton and Wirt, but a short time before they reached Uncle Thornton's Wirt had gone to California. She tells me that Wirt is a very tall man, and that Uncle Thornton has a very high opinion of him. Uncle Minor's wife lost her last husband in New Orleans some months since and she is consequently again thrown upon her father's protection. I have also received a letter from Uncle John White; his health has improved and that of his family is generally good. Uncle George White's family at last account was well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear sister do try and follow your Brother's council now and remember that this letter is prayed over by him, that it may be the means of your eternal happiness. Let me hear from you soon.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate Brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, VA\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 11th 1854\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nLast night I received a letter from Uncle John White, in which the states that Uncle Madison is not willing to have Uncle Cummins' property sold so far as to pay off his (Cummins) debts and that Madison is opposed to having the mills rented out again, but is trying to get them into his own hands, and he already had got the negroes from Jacob Jackson. Uncle John thinks that the property ought to be sold so far as to pay off Uncle Cummins' debts and the remainder to be divided among the heirs, and I think that such is the proper course. He offers to do the best he can for you and me provided we wish him to do so. I have offered to give him my interest as an heir because I was afraid that in going to law I might spend more than my interest would be worth. I wish you would let Uncle John know whether he shall do anything for you or not. I hope that by this time all is well with you. Ellie joins me in love to yourself and family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nLexington, Va.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have in vain waited for your reply to several letters; if you can not write barely enclose me your card or anything to tell me that you are still among the living. Doctor White left your presents for me with a friend of mine and they have come safely to hand and for which I am much obliged. I regret that he did not call and see me or at least let me know of his being in town in order to give me an opportunity of seeing him and it would have given me an opportunity of returning father's miniature. I have not seen Mr. Tanner since he passed through Beverly; but I suppose that he delivered to you some books for Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTell Mrs. Hilley that I have not been able to get anything for her as yet, but that the necessary steps have been taken and that we must await the result which she shall be made acquainted with.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am a candidate for the Professorship of Mathematics in the University of Va. I am well pleased with my present position, yet the other is more desirable both by reason of its being more prominent, and its being about three thousand dollars. The professor is elected by the Board of Visitors for the University of Va.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWe have had some very cold weather here during the past few days but at present it is very fine.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy wife has had the left side of her face partially [paralyzed]1\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all the family and inquiring relations and friends. T.J.J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 2nd 1854\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI chanced to be at the Hotel yesterday when Doctor White was passing through town and was much pleased at meeting him; it served to some extent the purpose of seeing you; as I thereby had an opportunity of seeing someone who had recently been with my sister. He told me that you had written to me and after the Post Office had opened I received your letter. The mass of which you speak I would send to you, had the Doctor not have procured it before seeing me, he told me that he had found it in the shop of some doctor as he was coming to Lexington. Should you wish any more at any time, let me know and I will procure it for you. I do hope that little Tom is free from that dreadful disease the scrofula. I trust that your apprehensions may prove groundless but it always best to be wide awake, and not permit ourselves to be taken by surprise.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that your health may continue to improve. The poor little Babe what can be the matter with it? I suppose that it is difficult to decide in so young a child, but let us hope for the better while we continue to be prepared for the worst.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEllie's face has not yet entirely recovered; but I am of the opinion that time will effect a perfect restoration.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all enquiring relatives and friends. Tell Thomas and the other children, that I love them, and that they must be good children. Ellie joins me in love to you all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003eThomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. Tell Thomas that I am sorry that he is sick, and that I wish that I could do something for him. T.J.J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 12th, 1854\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour sorrowful letter came safe. Your loss is one which I have never been called upon to bear up under; I can well conceive of the tender union which is thus sundered. You have my sympathy [note 1] and I wish I could point you successfully to the source of consolation. I have [entrusted?] the hair to Ellie's keeping. I am not certain that we will be able to come to Beverly this summer; though, should we do so, I will write to you before hand. I am glad to hear that the other children are doing so well. Enclosed is the ribbon. I hope that it will please you, it was the prettiest that Ellie could find. Should there be any other article that I can procure you, it will give me pleasure to do so. I am not certain about my election; but be the result as it may, my friends have acted nobly in my cause.  [note 2] I am very much pressed at this time with studies and letter writing; though a few more weeks will close our session. Tell Doctor B. that his son is in good health. All of my wife's family are at home now, with the exception of one brother, who is in Pa. One of her brothers who is a lawyer in Philadelphia has brought home his bride; having married last Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am endeavoring to get an answer about Mrs. Hilley's money: and if I do not get it soon I shall go and see about it in person, and will have the matter settled either one way or the other. Remember me to her and to all my other friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nRemember me very kindly to each member of the family and to my other relations.\u003cbr\u003e\nTJJ\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Note 1 - Reference to the death of Laura's infant daughter, Laura Zell Arnold (b. Dec. 1853 d. May 1854).]\n[Note 2 - Reference to Jackson's pending application for a professorship at the University of Virginia. Shortly after this letter was written, the University's Board awarded the position to another candidate.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nEllie \u0026amp; myself hope to be with you this day week (Saturday).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish you would say to Mrs. Hillie that I have failed in my efforts to procure her any assistance. I much regret this. I do not know of any person belonging to the Staunton Lodge who would have been more likely of success than Mr. Watts, the gentleman to whom I entrusted it.\nYour Brother Thomas \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Laura,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Major is so busy with his duties at the Institute that he has commissioned me to finish this letter for him. Indeed, I have scarcely seen him today. He wishes me to say to you that he hopes you will not exert yourself by making any preparations to receive us; he does not want you to weary yourself or injure your health on our account. The weather is so extremely warm just now that we quite fear the ride in stage, but we hope to find it cooler further among the mountains.\nYours affect.\u003cbr\u003e\nEllie Jackson\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eExcuse this hasty note as I am much pressed with business. Mr. Bledsoe of Kentucky was elected at the University to the chair for which I was a candidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealing Springs, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nJuly 24th 1854\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Laura,\u003cbr\u003e\nWe intended to have written last week to you concerning our journey and safe arrival here, but it was postponed from day to day as such things often are. The journey over the mountains was exceedingly tiresome to me, as the road over the Cheat Mt. had been newly macadamized \u0026amp; the load was heavy for two horses. We had a very agreeable companion\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[at top of page]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Major says they did not know when they would make any mass at the Bath Alum, but he says if you want it he will direct them to send you a keg of it, but he expects the transportation will cost a good deal. companion with us, whose vivacity and intelligence beguiled our way very much. His name was Henry O. Middleton \u0026amp; he is a great land owner \u0026amp; speculator. Much of his talk was about land. It was nine o'clock when we reached Monterey and we left it at two in the morning, so we did not have very much rest-- but by lying down on the seat with my head on the Major's knees \u0026amp; Mr. Middleton's overcoat for a pillow I rested somewhat \u0026amp; did not feel the jolting so terribly as I did sometimes. At Yager's where we dined, they had according to the Major's request a fine dish of trout and I can assure you we did full justice to them. We did not go all the way to Staunton on Saturday, but stopped 15 miles short of it at Dudley's. From there the landlord brought us over to Oakland on the other turnpike. There we stayed over Sunday and on Monday evening we took the stage again. That night we slept at Cloverdale \u0026amp; the next day we came on here, stopping to breakfast at the Bath Alum.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Major inquired there for the mass according to your wish but they had none and were making none. There were very few visitors there.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWe reached these Springs about noon on Tuesday. A good many people have come since we did and now I suppose there are 50 or 60 here. The water is disagreeably warm to drink, but is very pleasant to bathe in. I drink about 5 glasses a day \u0026amp; the Major drinks more. They keep an excellent table and we get the very nicest brown bread, plenty of venison \u0026amp; other meat and twice they had tomatoes, but they were brought from Richmond. They have been examining my face this morning \u0026amp; I think it is a little improved.  I let the water run over it when I was in the bath. The Major thinks the water is doing him good. He joins with me in sending love to you \u0026amp; the children \u0026amp; compliments to Mr. Arnold.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYours Affect.\nE.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nNov. 14th 1854\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear sister\u003cbr\u003e\nYou must excuse this short letter and also my not having written to you at an earlier day, for my eyes have become so bad as to make me very careful with them. You wrote to me that should your health not prevent your coming to see me that I might have expected your arrival several days since. I went to the Hotel to see whether you had attempted such a journey. Though I would like to see you, and appreciate your very sisterly affection, yet I would not like for you to attempt coming over such a road, with all its harassments, so do not attempt it. When my next vacation vacation will enable me to leave (which I cannot do now without neglecting my duties) I trust that God will again permit me to see your face.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Ellie thought to pass over the stage route from here to Beverly was a hard undertaking for her. After she returned home she was pleased with her visit. She has now gone on a glorious visit though through a gloomy portal. Her companion are of the glorified Host. I look forward with delight to the day when I shall join her. Religion is all that I desire it to be. I am reconciled to my loss and have joy in hope of a future reunion where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. I am much obliged to you for you kind desire to come and stay with Ellie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLex. Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeby 20th 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have learned with pleasure that your health has improved and I hope that you may not for many a day to come {need} any more medicine. I have gone to both of our book stores but in neither one could be found the books which you require. If you desire it and will let me know I will get one of our merchants when in Philadelphia next month to get them if they are to be had. The spelling book is here but the others I doubt whether they will ever be here unless specially ordered.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have just written to Wirt I to have done so some time since but have been prevented by my eyes. He is at Mount Vernon Indiana where he recently returned from California. He saw hard times and was glad to get back even with his life, though he brought some money $340 dollars.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy eyes are improving but still I have to be careful with them, the spots continue to float before them. I am obliged to you for your kind suggestion not to hurt them even in writing to you. Maggie has been in Philadelphia for about three months for her health. Is there anything of Dear Ellie's which you would like to have, her pencil, her glasses or anything else?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLove to all.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour affectionate brother, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Note: the last page of this document contains a handwritten copy of a letter not in our collection]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLexington Va\u003cbr\u003e\nJanuary 24th 1854\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nMy eyes have improved so that I hope to be able sometim next month to write you a letter.  I received your letter yesterday.  Maggie is in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate\u003cbr\u003e\nbrother Thomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 20th 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI sometime since received a letter from Wirt in which he stated that he was at Uncle Alfred Neales, and that he intended going to your house as soon as the weather should settle. He requested me to answer him immediately directing my letter to him at Beverly. I at once replied and I suppose that the letter has reached its destination ere this. He writes a good hand and a sensible letter. He expresses his intention of going to California or his desire to do so. This I\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[text below continues from page 4; it appears on the left and top margins of page 1]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehere but I am unable to select for fear that you may have them or that they may not suit your taste. Remember me very kindly to Wirt when he arrives, to Mr. A., to all the family and to all enquiring friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehope he will relinquish. I am inclined to the belief that he would probably do as well by making Civil Engineering his profession as at any thing else to which he could turn his attention under present circumstances. But of this I can not speak definitely. He must judge of this for himself. Try and get him to stay with you if you can, until I come and get him to study arithmetic \u0026amp; geography and history: and for this purpose lend him Rollin's ancient history. If Wirt will study Latin I will give him lessons during the summer and put him in the way of learning it so that he can teach Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI will also if he will consent to do so give him instruction in the different sciences, of Algebra, Geometry and in Engineering and other branches of necessary education and bring with me the necessary books. If he thinks that it will take up too much time for a perfect education, he can take enough for an Engineer in the course of a few months. He can then commence the practice on some of our internal improvements. I have an idea that he might succeed well in this sphere of life. He could whilst practicing his profession make himself a good historian, but it would be the safer plan to get a good education before he commences the practice of the profession.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that for the present Wirt will conclude to teach and then he can as he progresses with his education decide on his profession. I am anxious to know as soon as practicable his determination. I think that the plan of staying in Beverly and taking up a school is the proper one for him if all things are favorable to it, so far as obtaining Mr. Arnold's approbation and a moderate school. I send you two styles of writing but I would not advise the use of but one. If you will let me know which you have selected I can send you [some] others when wanted.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI bought four papers of seed, but can only find three. If you will name the kind of seed you want I think that I can probably get them for there is a variety\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[end of letter appears in margin on page 1] \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLex. Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 4th 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter of the 30th ult. And Thomas' came by this days mail. I feared from what I recently heard that Wirt's mind had not entirely recovered. And as such appears to be the case from your letter, it might be dangerous for him to be closely confined. He told me in his letter that he was not qualified for any occupation except farming and that he did not have the means for this. I therefore make two offers to him. One is to purchase the farm worth a thousand dollars and let him go on it, and have all that he can make. The other is the system of education which I have already stated to you. Now if you can let him know this in such a manner as to be acceptable to him, I wish you to do so. If you think that such can not be done, then let me know it. He ought not to feel hurt at any assistance which I offer to give him, because he is my brother. Should he conclude to go on the farm, I want him to read during his spare time and having a good memory he can become a good historian. Should he prefer going on a farm, I think it would be well to select one in such a position as will enable him easily to dispose of his produce. He might in a few years be able to refund the money used. I would not charge him any interest. I have not got a thousand dollars on hand now; but expect to have in a few months. Wirt might be looking him out a place suitable farm so that when I come West we go together and see it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am sorry that your eyes are so much impaired, but hope that they will be better before this reaches you. I would recommend you to fill a basin full of water and put your face under the water and hold your eyes open in it as long as you can hold your breath. Just do this once whenever your eyes are very painful. This is the course which I am now pursuing. I do it about six times a day in cold water \u0026amp; the water should be as cold as when just drawn from the well or taken from the river. My eyes are quite bad at present. Don't write but make Thomas do it for you. I would be glad if Wirt would write to me. Tell Thomas that I shall answer his letter in a few days and that I am very thankful to him for it. Tell him that I am much pleased with his good spelling. I sent the primer and reader by the last mail. Give my love to all and the family and Wirt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 1st, 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nDay before yesterday, I received a letter from Wirt written, at Uncle Alfred's. he says that his health had improved and that he ploughed nearly all the preceding day. He also stated that there is a school a short distance below the Island, and that he wants to go to school there when his health is sufficiently reestablished. He says that he likes Mr. Arnold \"very much\" and that you treated him \"like a brother.\" I am pleased with his letter, and if he continues at Uncle Alfred's, I want to visit him this summer. I should not for a moment suspect from his composition that his mind was injured. He speaks plainly and sensibly.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that before this, you have recovered at least the usual use of your eyes and that all things are moving on pleasantly. How is Thomas getting along with his studies?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThis a rainy day here, but is rather brighter that it was early in the morning. I have received the railing for dear Ellie's grave and this summer expect to take steps for the Tomb stones to be brought from Philadelphia. I intend to have them of Italian marble. The iron railing is neat and when I put it up it will be about three feet high.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePure and lovely companion of my happier days, I feel that she has entered upon the blissful enjoyment of which the human mind cannot have a clear conception. Ere many long years roll by I hope to be with her, where there will be no more separation. We loved each other on Earth and shall that love be diminished in eternity I do not believe it, but on the contrary will be greatly enhanced. Had I one request on Earth to ask in accordance with my own feelings and apart from duty it would be that I might join her before the close of another day after this. I have many pleasures here, but I believe that there are greater in reserve beyond this life.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIf you want me to bring any thing in July, let me know in your next.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive me love to all the family \u0026amp; to all inquiring relatives \u0026amp; friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 18th 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter post marked 10th Inst. came a few days after I had written to Mr. Watts of Staunton in reference to Mrs. Hilley and he tells me in his reply that the grand lodge could not do any thing for want of Jurisdiction and that the Staunton Lodge could not give assistance for want of funds. A recent house built by this lodge  has prevented any aid from this source. Mr. W. said \"We have purchased a very fine lodge room at a heavy expense, and all the means we can well share must go to pay for it.\" So you see how hopeless the case is. Say to Mrs. Hilley that I much regret this issue of the application. I had hoped that something would have been done, but as the Staunton and the grand lodges have both failed, I don't see that any thing is to be hoped for in this section of the state.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJulia last week purchased two collars for you but she could not find a suitable belt. I afterwards went in search of one, but with a similar result. There are plenty of them, but not such as please me, so I intend postponing the purchase until I reach Staunton. I could get a bonnet but I am afraid that it would get broken. I shall think it over when I am in Staunton. The [shawl] I have had no opportunity as yet of sending for. I shall try and bring you some slips from dear Ellie's flowers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt will give me much pleasure to teach Thomas while I am with you. I have a few old clothes which I will take with me. I much obliged for your kindness in reference to the shirts but don't let any thing be touched until I see you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWirt has not written since your last.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Mrs. Hilley \u0026amp; to Miss El[illegible] and to other enquiring friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive my love to all the family. I hope that Aunt and Cousin John's health have improved.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Alfred's\u003cbr\u003e\nAugust 10th 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe object of this note is to state that I was prevented from going on the Hall place. But I learned that she there are 637 1/2 acres to be sold on the 20th of this month. This land is composed of the Hall place, the School Croft place \u0026amp; the Thorpe place, none of which I wish to purchase. It is estimated that it will go at from three to five thousand dollars \u0026amp; is by all regarded as valuable property.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAs my eyes continue weak you must excuse this brief letter. Wirt sends his love \u0026amp; thanks for the articles of clothing and says that he wants you to write to him, that he has only received that one short note from you though he has written several letters. Uncle's family are in usual health.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nSept. 3rd 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nAs my eyes are still troubling me, you must excuse this brief note. I left Wirt on Thursday of week before last with the understanding that he would start for Missouri on the following Monday. There he designed going to farming on some land of mine which I am to purchase. He is to have some more schooling after he gets located, and I hope that he will do well. He was troubled about the promise which he made to you of paying you a visit. I advised him to go at once and select some place where he would like to live and that I would write to you. It was important that he should as soon as practicable get fixed in some pursuit. His mind was unsettled and flying from thing to thing, and it appears that the course he was prevailed on to take is the best for him. He had learned but very little at school previous to my going to the River. But with the start I gave him in grammar I hope that he will become a good grammarian. I want him to study spelling writing and grammar. I hope that you will write to me soon approving his course and excusing him from his promise. I feet well satisfied that you would do so when I counseled him at once to locate himself. Give my love to all the family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOct. 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter to Wirt appears to have had a good influence on him such as to induce him to relinquish his idea of returning to Indiana. Yet he has gone beyond what I authorized him to do by purchasing a farm at eight dollars per acre. I restricted him to seven at most. But notwithstanding if Cousin Wm. Neale will approve of the bargain I have determined to advance eleven hundred dollars. I well know that there is a risk but it appears to me that I ought to run this risk for him. He made the purchase without consulting Cousin Wm. and it may be that he has been cheated. I have written to Uncle Alfred to forward between seven and eight hundred dollars if he thinks it should be done, but with the condition that the contract is to be approved by Cousin Wm. and the deed to be made out in my name. Wirt says that he has paid ninety five dollars of the purchase money by selling his horse to the person from whom he purchased.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMr. Thomas left for home yesterday and I left at the house where he was staying a testament for him to carry to Mrs. Hilley. It may possibly be that it was not delivered to him, please let me know whether Mrs. Hilley gets it. He was not in when I left the book and he told me afterwards that he had not received it, but I requested him to ask for it before leaving.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTell Mr. Arnold that I want to get about two thousand acres of land warrant and ask him whether he could purchase me any if I were to forward the money and at about what price does he think it can be procured. I do not want to make any purchases until after Christmas as the general impression I believe is that the price will be lower about that time, but I would like to know what it is worth now. Tell him that my intention is to let the land lay after purchasing it for a number of years without selling it and that as the lands in Kansas are less culled over than those in the free states I will for the same amount of money get better land and that Kansas will almost certainly be a free state and this will give the advantage of a free state in selling should I years hence wish to dispose of them. Ask him what he thinks of these views. Tell him that I have been told there is considerable good land in Illinois still unappropriated and if so I want to lay warrants on some of it as it must ultimately command a high price.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope Mr. Campbell will come on and that you will be able to keep him. Aunt Clem told me in a recent letter that soon after my leaving she was laid up from\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[end of letter appears in margin of this and previous pages]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCharly \u0026amp; Julia took prizes.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI received Dear Ellie's tomb stones today enclosed a draft of the head stone, it has a full blown rose and a rose bud on the top. William Junkin my youngest brother-in-law is to be married tomorrow to Miss Anna Anderson a lovely a pretty girl. Our synod was a delightful assembly. Your affectionate brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOct. 6th 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter of the 29th Sept. came safely and I am obliged to you for your advise in regard to Wirt, and I agree with you in regard to the course to be pursued. I had previously taken precautions against any such consequences as you refer to. My arrangement with regards to the purchase of land is this. That he should go out and make a selection of such a farm as would fulfill certain conditions, and previous to the purchase the transaction must be approved by Uncle Alfred Neale in the event of his being in Missouri at the time, if not then Cousin William Neale must approve of it. Upon complying with all the conditions, Uncle Alfred Neale is to forward endorse a note which I left in his hands and after getting the money out of the Bank to forward a check for it on [N. T.?] payable to the order of Cousin William Neale. And when the deed is made out in my name Cousin William is to pay the money. So the money is entirely beyond Wirt's control. Cousin Wm. Neale has advised Wirt to do as you recommended, viz. to raise stock \u0026amp; I suppose that he will do so.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhen Wirt shall have purchased land, then I expect to furnish him some money to enable him to work it. This he may be able to dispose of, but I will be on my guard about entrusting him with it if there is any danger of [Will?/him?] going back to Uncle Thornton's\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am thankful to you for having written a plain letter to Wirt upon his conduct. I have received a letter from Wirt dated Sept. 19th in which he states that he had reached William Neale's but in going up the Mississippi River the boat was s[wamp?]ed and he left his berth to go forward leaving his purse under his pillow and when he returned it was gone. He says that the country is very healthy. But that improved land is worth from 25 to 30 dollars per acre. Cousin Wm. has advised him to go elsewhere and he is going to look at the lands of Johnson County. He expresses himself pleased with the country and I hope that he may do well. I do not want him to go into a free state if it can be avoided for he would probably become an abolitionist and then in the event of trouble between the N \u0026amp; S he would stand on one side and we on the opposite. Tell Mr. Arnold that next year I want to go West and make investments in land and would be glad could he go along and make some purchases for himself if he desires to make such.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[end of letter in margins of this and previous pages]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Woodson says that he acknowledges his obligation to assist Wirt but that he is not able. I agree with him that land in a free state rises most rapidly. But I have a scheme on hand which I think approve of and which I will give in my next.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNov. 3rd 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish that you would not omit to let me know Mr. Arnold's views in your next and whether he thinks that he will go with me and the prospect of buying say one thousand acres of land warrant \u0026amp; the price per acre.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wrote to James Dicks a few days since, and the reference to his putting up stones at Brother Warren's grave, and I wish that you would drop him a line as soon as convenient giving the days of his birth and death. If you have my letter upon the subject of his death you may find one of the dates from it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI got Aunt Coty Williams to go with me to Father's and our sisters graves and made arrangement with her for having the graves fixed up so far as renewing the Earth over them and I hope that before a [great while?] we shall be able to erect stones.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Cadets have been absent at Petersburg and Richmond but are expected to be home today.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT.J.J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nNov. 13th 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[fragment; only top portion exists]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e...it as he was going West to buy land, and gave his note payable in two months. So your....\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[fragment; only top portion exists]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e-pects be applied as I originally designed. He wrote to me that he could get two hundred dollars for his bargain and if so will have done well by the purchase and sale of it again. I don't know what to do about him. I told him at the time that I made the proposition not to accept of it unless he felt it would be to his interest, and I wrote in reply to his letter expressing the advantages that Indiana offered, that if he was dissatisfied with our engagement not to consider himself bound by it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCousin Hardin Neale it appears is really consumptive.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very affectionately to all the family and very kindly to all inquiring relatives \u0026amp; friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nChristmas 1855\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Nephew,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter has given me pleasure in various ways. I am glad to know that you can find time from your play to write me so good a letter and hope that you will write frequently. I am sorrowed that your mule should have been so unmannerly as to throw you off \u0026amp; even after doing this should kick you, but now since your Pa has sold him all such accidents I hope will be avoided for the future.  I remember having once been served pretty much the same way by one of those kicking creatures. It happened in this way I went with Cousin Wm. Brake whom your mother can tell you about to bring some mules home one Sunday Morning, and as I was riding down a long hill somehow or other I not only got over the mark across his shoulders but he got me over his head and jumped clear over me and way he went \u0026amp; from that day to this I have not been very fond of mule riding. You know they kick out to one side like a cow.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have corrected your letter \u0026amp; believing that you would understand the corrections better if I returned the letter with the corrections I have concluded to return it with this. And now I am not going to look over my letter, and I expect that there are some mistakes in it \u0026amp; if so I wish when you read it that you would point them out to your Pa or Ma and tell me of them when you next write, and if there are many you can just correct them, and return the letter thus corrected. I hope that you will get to a good school this Winter. I saw Doctor Bosworth this morning at the Hotel or Tavern in Town. He is up paying his son John a visit during the Christmas holidays \u0026amp; I wish that you would go \u0026amp; tell Mrs. Bosworth that I saw him \u0026amp; tell her also that John is well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Doctor told me that he thought that you would have a good teacher in Town this winter. I hope that you will get enough money to buy a calf and that you will grow up to be a good \u0026amp; wise man.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive much love to your Father, Mother, Grace \u0026amp; Stark.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate Uncle\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJany 14th 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Aunt,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter enclosing Wirt's \u0026amp; its accompanying bonds came safely. And in reply I would state that I even desire that my feelings may never get the better of my judgement. And certainly from all the light now before me it would be in violation of my judgement to aid Wirt until he gives evidence of being a reliable and straight forward person. Though he promised in his letters to give a portion of each to [parsing?] as I had taught him. Yet he has not so much as attempted anything in any of his letters, and it appears \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[top margin text is end of letter, see page 2]\nunless they are responsible persons. that though he promised you not to purchase the watch, yet he violated his promise to you and excused himself by saying that the man made him do so. For the present and until he satisfies me that it would be proper to give him aid I must decline doing it. But it will give me pleasure to assist whenever I can do so with the consciousness that he will do what is right.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTell uncle that I am anxiously looking for the check from him on New York City as I want to forward funds there as soon as practicable. Much love to uncle and to all the family. Please let me hear from you soon.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate nephew,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI return one of Wirt's papers and will return the others letter hereafter. The deed is to be made to Wirt \u0026amp; this not until is directly the reverse of his obligations \u0026amp; the time of making the deed is deferred until the last purchase money shall be paid \u0026amp; then if they cannot make it, there it ends unless they are responsible persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeby. 18th 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI expect that you have been expecting a letter for several mails as I am several mails behind my time, and acting upon the principle that late is better than never I have concluded to appropriate a portion of this afternoon to a little talk with you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy paper you see is variegated with colors by obviously not much beautified by such acquisition. This varied appearance has resulted not from color but from the absence of color produced by spilling some nitric acid on it \u0026amp; it has given me about a [illegible] of the same stamp. Tell Thomas he must never give up his Latin grammar nor his English either. That if he perseveres that he may expect to find both of great use after awhile. Tell him that his uncle had to study hard for years at more difficult things than the Latin \u0026amp; grammar and that after he learns it, that it will all be very easy. Tell him also that I want a letter from him when he finds time to write. But he must make himself perfect master of his spelling book and grammar now when he is young and then he may expect to write correct letters, but without knowing these two books he can hardly expect to write correctly. Because all correct writing must have the words spelled correctly and written grammatically.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHow is cousin John getting? I have not yet written to him, but if your next letter brings the news of his life being prolonged I think that I will try and write very soon after. My time is taken up during the day and I am afraid to write at night. But my eyes are improving. I have no recent news of Wirt at least for several weeks \u0026amp; I do not know where he is. The last I heard from him was through a letter written to Aunt Clem. Cousin Hardin appointed Uncle Alfred his administrator. If Cousin John is still living, give him my warm remembrances \u0026amp; hope that the visions of the future may grow brighter until faith is lost in reality of those joys which passeth all understanding. Much love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter has come safely, and I am glad to learn that you are in such an exuberant flow of spirits and hope that such much may long continue.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI received, and answered your other letter in regard to the tombstones at Brother Warren's grave. But as I usually answer letters from recollection, thus saving my eyes from rereading, I forgot \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[end of letter from page 4 appears on margins of page 1]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThomas need not repeat his English verb when he is conjugating his Latin verb, but ask him what his Latin verb is in English. I have heard from Wirt and written a very plain letter to him like that which I wrote to you. Much love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto answer that particular inquiry, but remembered it afterwards and should have answered it. In this: I wish to put stones to his grave and also to Father's \u0026amp; sister's, and also to Mother's if I knew certainly the spot, but it appears to me that it would be best to put all up at the same time during the coming year. But if you would prefer having Warren's put up now, write to Jas. Dicks \u0026amp; ask him to do so, and pay him the twelve dollars, and ask Doctor Bosworth if it will not suit him to let you have my part of the expense and let me pay it over to Colonel Smith here the same amount for him, it will save him the risk of the losing it by mail, in the event of his sending his money by mail. But should it not be convenient for the Doctor to do so, and you can spare the money until I shall have an opportunity of getting a check I will forward it to you and should there be other expenses beyond twelve dollars I will share them with you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe congregation here to which I belong have objects to which they subscribe of much more importance to them than your Academy can be, that I am well satisfied that your application would meet with little or no favor here, and I would advise that no effort should be made. We have six annual contributions, and then certain others which are first recommended by over session, and I am well satisfied that the session would consider other objects as more demanding their recommendation than the academy. You need not be afraid of the opposing party doing anything here if they were to do so it would give me an opportunity which I would embrace if at home of urging your claims.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[end continues margins of page 1]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThomas need not repeat his English verb when he is conjugating his Latin verb, but ask him what his Latin verb is in English. I have heard from Wirt and written a very plain letter to him like that which I wrote to you. Much love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Nephew,\u003cbr\u003e\nNow for a letter to you, but I would much rather talk to you if you were here, but as I can't talk with you I do not intend biting off my nose by delaying myself the pleasure of writing. Thanks to you for your correction of my letter. And now let us see how many errors you can find in this yours. And now let us read your letter together, and let us number the wrong words. No (1) means to exclude, you wished to tell me to receive, just the reverse of this, and should have said accept. No. 2 should begin with the capital E because the word is an adjective derived from the name of a nation. No. 3 should for the same reason begin with L. No. 4 should be piece, look in your dictionary for both words piece \u0026amp; peace. No. 5 wants an e at the end. I hope that your finger has perfectly recovered. I am much pleased with your letter and want you to write often. Your little sealing wax experiment had much gratified me. And now I hope that you will put all the words which I corrected for you down on a separate piece of paper and memorize them safely so that when I next visit you they can all be repeated by you, Grace and Stark.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am glad to see them doing so well in their studies. And if you study your Latin grammar well, I think that you will be apt to like it after you become well acquainted with it. We generally like those things best which we can do the best. We usually find that the little boy who can run faster than any other boy fond of running races and the one who can read the best of any in his class fond of reading. And the man who can talk better and speak better than others fond of talking and speaking. I want to see you a good talker, but especially a good speaker and your Latin is very important in making you a good speaker, and so study it with all your might. Besides the correction of my letter let us see if you can correct these words viz.: \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[end of letter continues on margins of page 1]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelfia, Pensilvania.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive much love to all the family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate\u003cbr\u003e\nUncle Thomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 12th, 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nThanks for your letter and excuse me for not having answered it sooner. I have been unsuccessful in procuring seed as our seed seller of last year did not bring them on this year. But the apothecary chanced to have a few on hand from which I have selected two papers. The assortment is very poor and small.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish that you would drop a note to Mr. Criss or to Cousin Elizabeth and see whether he could not see to putting up the stones at the graves of Father \u0026amp; Sister, and ask what they will come to including the cost of putting them up. And if you can get it attended to I will advance the money at any time for the purpose but before closing the terms let me know because if they are not as good as I can get elsewhere I had better have it done. But it appears to me that all the\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[part of end of letter appears on this page]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ebe absorbed but I hope not, and trust that I shall get through in time to visit you. probabilities are in favor of getting it done cheaper in by Mr. Criss than I could get it done abroad from Clarksburg. I have not been able to ascertain the cost of railing for you but intend writing to Phil. about it. The railing around Ellie's grave was about one dollar and a half per foot.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMaggie left for Phil. last Saturday. I received a letter from Wirt in which he expresses his probable intention of going West again and I understand from his language that he means California; as he speaks of going over the plains or some such phraseology. I have been trying to find his letter but have not succeeded at this time. I fear that I will not get to Beverly this summer as I am very anxious to go direct to Washington City, \u0026amp; begin my work of finding out and locating land and as I may have much to do in the West in endeavoring to find out the best land \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[end of letter in margins of page 1 and 2]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eall my time may be absorbed but I hope not, and trust that I shall get through in time to visit you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLet me hear from you soon. I hope that Thomas has received my letter.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour much attached brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWe have had a great revival of religion here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 19th/56\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Aunt,\u003cbr\u003e\nYou may ere this have wondered at my long silence. And it has not resulted from not having thought of you, but this year like the past has been much occupied with my professional duties and I have not yet finished a new book which I am teaching this year on astronomy. But by the way I think that you are a letter in my debt. But with those I love I don't wish to stand on formalities, and you see from the size of my paper that you are not to be troubled with a long epistle.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnd you are probably by this time beginning to think that he has not much to say or else he would commence setting about it. But such is not the case, for we have such an outpouring of the Spirit of God in our churches here as I never remember of having seen elsewhere. Your branch of the church has recently been increased though I can not say how much. The Episcopal church about a week since took in nearly twenty five and from present appearances I suppose that about fifty will join the Presbyterian church in a few days when we are to have our commission. The Baptist church is also being blest, and I think that we may reasonably expect more than one hundred from this revival. I feel very thankful to God for such divine blessings.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish that Laura was here. I want you dear Aunt to make her one of the number for whom you regularly pray. What answer did she give you in regard to your very kind and Christian letter to her. Pray that the Glorious work of grace here may go on. Laura appears to be blest with unusual good health this summer. I wrote to Wirt sometime since a letter of very plain talk about the same that I wrote to you in regard to him. It was the result of a letter which he wrote to me. I thought that in reply I had better be plain even though he should take offence. For he would then see that I only wish to have business transactions with persons who were entirely reliable. Please give much love to Uncle \u0026amp; to all the family. Remember that I attach unusual importance to your letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate nephew\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJune 6th 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter came safely. And I begin my reply now though I shall not mail it until Monday. As yet I have not heard from Phil. in regard to the railing, but I may do so by the time of forwarding this. In regard to the tomb stones, I wish as soon as you receive an answer in reference to them, and shall have determined on the price \u0026amp; the time that they are to be put up you would let me know because in the event of their being put up before September I must make my arrangements before starting West. And I wish to know the amount as I desire to employ all of my spare funds in the purchase of lands. Doctor Bosworth will pay you fifteen dollars for me, in return for money which he wrote to me to give his son John this coming summer, but it will not be due until sometime in July as he proposed returning it to me in Beverly this summer supposing that I would visit Beverly. And if the man comes to Beverly as I suppose he does from his furnishing stones for Cousin John's grave, had I not better send the money to you and get you to pay him, getting Cousin Criss to see that he does the work properly. I expect Col. Augustus Smith here this month from Clarksburg and if you can't arrange the matter otherwise, I may be able to arrange it through him.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn reference to Wirt, I am interested in his welfare and had he followed my advice I feel that he would most certainly have been benefited by it. I wrote to him not long since in answer to a letter from him. Ask Mr. Arnold if there is anything which I can do for him this summer in the way of locating land warrants or otherwise. Tell him that my present purpose is to go to Washington from here and after finding out all that I can there in reference to Western lands, to pass into Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and probably Arkansas and say to him that I design following out Transcript\nhis idea of locating some land in a Northern state, but that I am a little afraid to put much there for fear that in the event of dissolution of the Union, that the property of Southerners may be confiscated. I want to locate about three thousand acres, maybe a little more, and if I can please myself will probably put down about one half of it in a Northern state. I would be thankful for suggestions from Mr. Arnold if he has any to make. As yet I have not purchased \nThis is Monday afternoon and no news as yet in regard to the railing by my next letter you may expect to hear about the cost.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to all the family. I hope that Thomas is doing well in his Latin and English grammar.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York City\u003cbr\u003e\nJuly 9th 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI sail in the steam ship Asia for Europe at 12 o'clock today for Liverpool. The reasons for doing so I will give in my next. I gave John Bosworth an order on the Lexington book for thirty dollars and requested that the money should be returned to you. This will do for Father's and sister's graves. Don't ask Mr. Arnold for any money, but if you have not ten dollars to pay Jim Dix [?] for Brother Warren's, you may expect me to advance it when I return next fall.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMuch love to all\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Asia at Sea\u003cbr\u003e\nJuly 18th 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYou have doubtless been surprised at my sudden leaving for Europe instead of going West to purchase or locate land. You may remember that in 1851 I had a nine months leave of absence for the purpose of visiting Europe, but that Col. Smith induced me to relinquish the idea for the time, holding out to me an opportunity at some future time, and that I accordingly did postpone my comtemplate[d] trip.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThis year as the time for going West drew near, I became more and more discouraged in regard to investing money in such distant lands, and a gentleman with whom I conversed and who has had much experience told me that he did not think it a safe and profitable investment. Another friend told me that he had come very near losing a part of his, in consequence of his being so far off as to interfere with his giving sufficient attention to it. And I have rather concluded to keep my money invested in stocks of different kinds and thus get my dividends regularly and trust to the blessing of Providence for gradually increasing my worldly goods.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThus circumstanced I a few days before starting concluded that an opportunity was now offered of going to Europe which would probably never again be presented to me. What should I do with the two months this before me was a question which I did not know how to solve satisfactorily. You are a very kind and affectionate sister. Yet even with you I would be reminded of the loss of that happiness which I once enjoyed with Dear Ellie. So I have to some extent torn myself away from that state of mind which I feared should my summer have been passed at home or in the W. States.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that you will be able to get up the tomb stones by the aid of thirty dollars from Dr. Bosworth. But don't ask anything of Mr. A and when I return I will let you have what ever may be wanting should you not be able to get along with what you have.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI expect to visit Liverpool, London, Paris, Genoa, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Naples, Brussels, Antwerp, Edinburgh, and some other points of interest. I wish you would write me a letter to N.Y. City during the first week of October. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all the family. Kindest regards to all inquiring relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNaples\u003cbr\u003e\nSept 9th 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYou must excuse my long silence as I have been much pressed for time, and now barely hasten to drop you a line.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSince landing at Liverpool I have been at Glasgow, Sterling Castle \u0026amp; Edinburgh Scotland, York, London \u0026amp; other places in England; Antwerp, Brussels, Waterloo \u0026amp; other places in Belgium. Since then I have passed through Aix La Chapellr, Bonn, Frankfort on the Main,[? going] ascended the Rhine.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFrom Frankfort I proceeded to Heidelberg and thence on to Baden Baden in Germany, Strasbourg in France, Basle, Lakes Lucerne, Brienze, Thun, Geneva \u0026amp; the city of Geneva in Switzerland, and so on to the great ice berg called Mer de Glas that is sea of ice. I continued in Switzerland for about a week and crossed the Alps by the Simplon Pass as it is called through which Napoleon entered Italy. The scenery of Switzerland is very grand.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUpon entering Italy I passed on through the cities of Milan, Venice, Mantua, Modena, Florence, Pisa, Leghorn and finally to this place. With Venice, Florence and Naples I have been very much gratified. I was at the volcano of Vesuvius last Friday and went about half way down one of the active craters. The scene was truly grand this evening. I leave for Rome. Much love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour much attached brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOct. 25th 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI forwarded to you after returning home a few lines, and with pleasure now appropriate a few minutes to say where I have been during my absence. As to telling what I saw a volume of several hundred pages would be required, but should I ever be permitted to see you I trust that I will be able to pass several hours in narrating my travels.  I was unable to come through Beverly and see you. I was several days later returning home than I had designed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter reaching Liverpool I passed town to the old town of Chester and then out to the Residence of the Marquis of Westminster. His house is called Eaton Hall. Afterwards I returned to Liverpool and preceded North into Scotland passing through Glasgow, Sterling and Edinburgh. After leaving Edinburgh I returned to England visiting York, the residence of Oliver Cromwell, the University of Cambridge \u0026amp; London city. I took a steamboat to the continent landing at Antwerp and passing on to Brussels, Waterloo, Aix la Chapelle, Cologne, Bonn, Coblentz, Frankfort on the Main, Heidelberg, Baden Baden, Strasburg, Basle, Lakes Lucerne, Brienze, Thun, Berne, Freiburg, [illegible], Lake Geneva, Geneva, Mer de Glas (sea of ice) over the Alps, through the Simplon Pass. Milan, Verona, Venice, Mantua, Modena, Florence, Pisa, Leghorn, Naples, Rome, Genoa, Marseilles, Lyons, Paris, Calais, London, Liverpool, N. York, home.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI could talk to you with much pleasure about the very many things of much interest. Tell Thomas that I intend answering his letter in a few days. I am much gratified that you are putting up the grave stones. Should you want any more funds let me know. I found two letters from Wirt waiting for me at home. I will send him a check for thirty dollars if I can get one on N. York for that amount.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[end of letter in bottom margin page 1]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMuch love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington,Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOct. 27th 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy very dear Aunt,\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is with pleasure that God again permits me to write to you from my adopted home. Your kindness and that of Uncle has not been forgotten but when you hear where I was during my short absence you will not be surprised at not hearing from me, as my time was even too short to see well what came within the range of my journey. After leaving Liverpool, I passed to Chester \u0026amp; Eaton Hall and from thence returning I visited Glasgow Lochs Lomond \u0026amp; [Katrine] Sterling Castle. Edinburgh, York, London, Antwerp, Brussels, Waterloo, Aix La Chapelle, Cologne, Bonn, Frankfort on the Main, Heidelberg, Baden Baden, Freiberg, Geneva, Mer de Glas, over the Alps, through the Simplon Pass, Naples, Rome, Marseilles, Paris, London, Liverpool, home.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI would like to have a long talk with you all about the many interesting things which came under my observation, but must forgoe the pleasure for the present and to attempt to write about it would be unsatisfactory as a long letter would hardly touch upon the subject. You were doubtless surprised at my sudden determination not to go west but to go to the \"Old World.\" My friends discouraged me so much that about the time that I had contemplated starting as induced me not to go and as my summer was then left unappropriated it appeared as Providence had opened the way for my long contemplated visit and I am much gratified at having gone.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have determined to send by the next mail a check to Wirt for thirty dollars and as I have not been able to get a check on N.Y. from any bank I have shall send one signed by myself on the person with whom my money is deposited. Should Wirt not be able to pass it, I have requested him to send it to Uncle Alfred hoping that Uncle will be able to get the Parkersburg bank to give a check in exchange. Should Uncle not be able to do so, please return it to me and I will write on to N. York and get a bill or check of deposit if necessary. I hope that their will be no occasion of forwarding it to Uncle. Give much love to uncle and to all the Family and remember that I am always glad to hear from you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate nephew, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington,Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nDec. 1st 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Nephew,\u003cbr\u003e\nThanks for your letter. I am glad that your teacher has come on and that you are hard studying amo and that you came off so well at the exhibition and I trust that by the time I get to see you that you will know a great deal about Latin and those books which you have just purchased. Remember that this is the 1st day of Winter and that cold weather is the best time for study, and also the best time for taking much exercise and that the harder one studies, the more exercise he should take for it gives him a clear head and a healthy body.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am much obliged to you all for sending those daguerreotypes \u0026amp; the sugar egg. I shall have much to talk about when we meet of the find paintings \u0026amp; sculpture, and beautiful countries through which I passed last summer. Tell Mr. Thomas when you have an opportunity that Mr. Lyle is much better and that he can walk about some in his room. And does your Pa like the new President Mr. Buch {Buchanan}.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhile I was gone I saw some funny things too as well as pretty ones. I remember seeing in England in a town called Chester about 98 miles from Liverpool which I will mention presently as soon as I tell you that Chester is a town with a wall around it, and it and the city of York are about the only cities in England that are still walled and that the York walls are more recent than those of Chester and hence not so interesting as they don't tell us so much about the ancient Britons. It appears that the walls of Chester were built by the Britons in order to protect themselves from the Welsh who lived a little West of Chester. But now for that funny thing and what so you think it was. Well I went into their largest church (called a Cathedral) which once belonged to the Roman Catholics and there among many other things I saw a representation of the Devil in the shape of him swallowing a man feet foremost.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI never knew before that Old Nick lived on men and I saw some other things which I would like to talk to you about.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWrite to me soon. Give much love to your Pa, Ma, to Grace \u0026amp; Stark and remember me to all inquiring friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate uncle, Thomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nDec. 6, 1856\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI am glad to learn that you have secured a teacher \u0026amp; that she has been with you for some time, and I hope that she is such as you desire she should be. We have just been listening in our village to a series of lectures by Mr. O.P. Baldwin of Richmond. They were 4 in no., viz. \"Better time coming,\" \"Humbugs,\" \"Spirit Rappings,\" \u0026amp; \"Yankees \u0026amp; Southerners.\" As you may judge from their names they were more amusing than instructive. I heard the first three.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou would probably like to hear a little of my whereabouts during the past summer and I purpose on giving you a kind of journal should you so desire me. But should you get tired at any time just let me know. I believe that I said something to you in my last, but as I failed to take a note of my stopping points I shall again commence at Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLeaving Liverpool the same day of my landing I proceeded to the city of Chester which is about 18 miles from Liverpool and on entering the Hotel was met by a lady instead of a landlord as I had been accustomed in at home, and she wished to know whether I would have a room \u0026amp; After having secured my quarters I proceeded to the Cathedral, which is a large edifice formerly occupied by the Roman Catholics. At the door I was met by a man who upon learning where I was from inquired after the Fairfax family stating that the representative of that house lived in America and that he was entitled to the succession. It was about the hour of evening service. They have 2 services there per day and this was about 4 o'clock P.M.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHe turned me over to the sexton who showed me to a seat upon the condition that I should not leave it until after the service was over. After service he showed me through the building which was quite interesting. Among other things were the seats for the friars or monks which were so constructed that should they become drowsy \u0026amp; forgetful of their duty, their seats suddenly dropt them on the floor \u0026amp; recalled their wandering thoughts. I walked around the wall and saw the tower on which King Charles the 1st stood \u0026amp; saw the defeat of his army at Routen Moor.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMuch love to all the family \u0026amp; kind regards to all inquiring friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother, Thomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeby. 26, 1857\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter of the 8th came safely. I regret that you should have been the loser of so many teeth. I don't like the idea of you being toothless, but as you say another set can be furnished by the dentist.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI received a letter from Aunt Clem requesting me to lend Uncle Alfred two or four hundred dollars for Wirt to buy stock to drive to California. I did not have the money and even if I had should not have lent it for one reason among others is that if Wirt goes to California, he will probably throw himself away or be ruined.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have recently heard from him and he asks me to lend him thirty dollars but says nothing about going to C. I think that next month when our bank gets in operation that I will send him thirty dollars. I am unable to say whether I will first visit Beverly or North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOur winter has been very severe, but for near a fortnight we have had beautiful weather. The aspen is in bloom the and weeping willow is beginning to look green. I am still at Dr. Junkin's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTell Miss Eliza that if I should bring her a beau that she must not tell on me lest the old bachelors about Beverly should mob me for trampling on their toes.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI infer from your letter that I was when I dropped my narrative at the Cathedral of Chester. After leaving Chester I passed to a beautiful estate of an English nobleman by the name of the Marquis of Westminster; he lives about three miles from the city, but after driving about half a mile I came to a beautiful gateway somewhat resembling the front of a fine building. Here the porter who had charge of it admitted me and I drove through a park containing about 1800 [or 1900] deer, the race course on which he tries his horses, etc. the fences being made of iron and the grounds containing a variety of luxuriant trees. After passing on thus for near 2 ½ miles, I came to a magnificent palace covered with pinnacles. Here after ringing the bell a servant of quite a gentlemanly appearance came to the door and admitted me by my giving him my ticket of admission which I had procured before leaving Chester. The interior of the building is magnificent. One of the rooms is copied from the celebrated Alhambra of Granada in Spain which was built by the Moors.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDo you wish me to send you the old clothes of which you spoke next summer. As they are not worth much the cost of transportation may cost more than they are worth. If you wish them sent let me know in your next. Much love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI don't know whether you have yet returned from your visit to Aunt's but I will write to you now, as I have the time and might not have so much leisure in a few days hence and I will begin by stating that I have an invitation for you, and what do you think it is? \u0026amp; who from? For it is not often that I am authorized to send you invitations and especially pressing ones and I suppose you will begin to think or may think well what does he mean? Why doesn't he tell me at once \u0026amp; be done with it. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWell you see I have finished \u0026amp; hope I am done with the first page of my letter \u0026amp; am running on at a tremendous rate, so that if I don't tell you soon, you will hardly get it all from this sheet. Well now having cultivated your patience a little as all women are said to have curiosity I will tell you that Miss Mary Anna Morrison, a friend of mine in the Western part of N. Carolina and in the Southern part of the State, is engaged to be married to an acquaintance of yours living in this village \u0026amp; she has requested me to urge you to attend her wedding in July next. To use her own words she says \"I hope your sister will come. You must urge her to do so. I should be very glad if she could come.\" The wedding is not to be large. I told her that I would give the invitation \u0026amp; having done so, feel that I am free from all further responsibility in the matter. I told her that I didn't think that you would be able to accept it, and if you can't just let me know in your next \u0026amp; transfer the invitation to your humble servant, and he will not decline, for he is very anxious to go as he is much interested in the ceremony \u0026amp; the occasion \u0026amp; the young lady is a very special friend of mine.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that you have had a very pleasant trip to the River. I deposited in our bank a few days since twenty dollars \u0026amp; transferred the evidence of deposit to Wirt \u0026amp; forwarded it to him stating that he might expect more next July.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe present which you made Ellie was never made up, \u0026amp; if you can dispose of it in any way I think that I will send it to you when John Bosworth goes home for I suppose that Anna would feel some delicacy in having it made up. Our weather is beautiful at present \u0026amp; I suppose that spring will rapidly advance now.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive much love to all.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRockbridge Alum Springs\u003cbr\u003e\nAug 11/ 57\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nSince my last we have visited Niagara, Saratoga \u0026amp; immediate places. As stated in my Richmond letter, I had expected to proceed from that point to your house, but an enlargement of one of the glands of Anna's neck induced me to consult a physician, \u0026amp; my concern was so great as to induce me to take her to Philadelphia where she consulted a Doctor Jackson of the University, \u0026amp; he was unable to decide as to the true character of the case. But whilst there, I met with Dr. Graham of Lexington in whom I have great confidence, \u0026amp; he advised me to bring her here after making a short tour.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWe reached here last Wednesday evening and the enlargement has apparently diminished considerably since that time. We expect to remain here till near the close of my vacation \u0026amp; then return to Lexington. I regret that we have been unable to visit you this summer but I felt that under the circumstances it was my duty to make Anna's health the first object of concern. In coming from Staunton here I fell in with Cousin [Flo?] \u0026amp; her little boy on their way to the Healing Springs. Let me hear from you soon \u0026amp; if you can write before the 25th of this month, direct to this place, otherwise direct to Lexington. Give love to all. Anna joins me in love to you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nNov. 1, 1857\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nAgain I am blessed with the privilege of communing with you. My duties are ended for the week, I may say, as in my department there will be no more recitations this week. But at 4 o'clock the Faculty have a weekly meeting at the Superintendent's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThrough the continued blessings of Providence, my health continues to improve. At present, I suffer more with cold feet than anything else. I have been accustomed to bathing them in cold water; but they have cracked open so much as to render the discontinuance of it necessary. I have an invitation to a party this evening, but must decline going. The citizens of this place are such as I admire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have tried on my shirts and they fit very well with the exception of the collars which are not long enough in the band. Accept of my thanks for the present. How are Thos. and the family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope to see you next summer. I had a pleasant time at the Springs, but only visited the Rockbridge Alum, the Bath Alum and the Warm Springs. I saw the blowing cave: it is a remarkable curiosity. There is at one time a strong current of air rushing out and at another time, a strong current rushing in. There has never been but one mouth found to the cave. It is in Bath county and about eight miles from the Bath Alum Springs. My love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nDecember 19/57\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYou have probably been expecting a letter from me for some days. Owing to an inflammation of the tube leading to the ear and also inflammation of the throat (chronic) and very painful neuralgia, I have been constrained to give up my correspondence for a while. I never remember having suffered so much as within the last three weeks, and now I am compelled to use a vial of chloroform liniment per day externally and am also using a preparation of ammonia. The hearing of my right ear is impaired, but I trust not permanently. I have continued to attend to my recitations, notwithstanding my suffering. In a few days I hope to be free from pain.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe eye medicine helped me for a while I think but I can't say that I have been permanently benefited, and I would advise you not to try the medicine.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna is quite robust again. She joins me in love to you all. I wrote to Wirt, advising him to go to some active occupation and to read standard books and thus endeavor to apply his knowledge of grammar and become thus acquainted acquainted with the construction of the language- use is of great importance. His knowledge of the grammar considering the time he has given to it is discouraging. To keep him at school with such little progress is pretty much throwing away the money and time.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLet me hear from you soon.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeby 8th, 1858\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very welcome letter of last week reached me this morning and I am rejoiced to learn that you are so much concerned about \"the one thing needful.\" I have never believed that you would be lost. I have borne in mind that our sainted mother's prayers would not be forgotten by our Heavenly Father. Though dead, her prayers, I trusted would be precious in the sight of the Lord.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou wish to know how to come to God; so as to have your sins forgiven, and to receive \"the inheritance which is incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away.\" Now my dear sister the way is plain: the savior says in Mark XVI chapter, 16th verse \"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.\" But you may ask what is it to believe. To explain this I will quote from an able theologian, and devoted servant of God. To believe in the sense in which the word is used here, \"is feeling and acting as if there were a God, a Heaven, a Hell; as if we were sinners and must die; as if we deserve eternal death, and were in danger of it. And in view of all, casting our eternal interests on the mercy of God in Christ Jesus. To do this is to be a Christian.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou speak of having done all that you know in order to be accepted: this is too apt to be our error. We must not depend on making ourselves holy: but just come to the Father, and ask him to forgive our sins for the sake of Jesus, and rely entirely on the merits of Christ for our prayer being answered. The Father loves the Son and for his sake pardons those who plead the Son's merits. We should never think of presenting any merits of our own for we are all sinners.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDo not trouble yourself too much about not having repented enough for your sins, for your letter shows that you have much concern about the subject. But let me advise you simply to do as God enabled me to do, that is, resolve to spend the remaining part of life in His service, to obey the teachings of the Bible until death, and to rely entirely on the mercy of God for being saved, and though the future looked dark, yet it has become very bright. Never despair, even old Christians have dark moments.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNever omit of pray at regular times. For years your salvation has been my daily prayer and shall continue so. Write to me often and tell me all your trials, that I may\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDo not trouble yourself too much about Were it not for my throat, Anna \u0026amp; myself would like very much to pay you a visit this winter. My throat \u0026amp; the sale of a neighbors property next week are the two obstacles. Anna is anxious to go next [week?]. She joins me in love to you all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, VA.\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 1st/58\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Brother\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have a little prodigy one day old this afternoon. She calls herself Mary Graham Jackson. Anna is doing very well, \u0026amp; joins me in love to yourself and sister Eugenia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 1st 1858\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI am very much pressed with business, but I must drop you a line to say that yesterday God blessed us with a charming little daughter, and we have named her after Mrs. Morrison, Mary Graham.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy eyes have been troubling me much lately. I regret that you have had so much suffering, it appears to have resembled my attack. I am now using glycerine which is the essence of oil. I take it through the nostrils for the purpose of curing the inflammation at the entrance of the nasal tubes into the mouth and I find it of great service. God had blest its use to me very much. I tried caustic or nitrate of silver, but with much less effect. I hope that you will soon be well. I ascertained to day that I can get a copy of \"Silver Wood\" in town so you may expect one when Mr. Chenoweth goes home if not before.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna \u0026amp; the little one are both doing very well for which we are thankful to our Heavenly Father. I received a letter from Wirt a few days since. His health I think is just tolerable from what he says. I have been wanting to write to Thomas for some time \u0026amp; and hope to do so before long.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMay the blessings of our Heavenly Father rest upon you richly is the prayer of your affectionate brother. Anna joins me in love to you \u0026amp; the children. Remember me very kindly to Mr. Arnold.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 22/58\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour welcome letter came safely, but finds our little daughter very ill of jaundice, and she may at any hour take her place among the redeemed in Paradise. Anna is doing well. My intention has \u0026amp; still is to visit you this summer, but I learned a lesson from last summer, not to make a promise for no one can tell what a day will bring forth, but I trust that if our little daughter lives that God will bless us all in a visit to see you \u0026amp; all the family. It seems like a long time since I was at your house. The children I suppose have grown much. Give my thanks to my darling little niece for her letter \u0026amp; tell her I expect to answer it in a few days. Give much love to all the children from myself \u0026amp; Anna. She joins me in love to you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI received a letter from Wirt this morning stating that he is well but that he has lost his horse by his straying off, and that he wants me to forward him one hundred \u0026amp; five dollars N.Y. funds, which I want to try \u0026amp; do; though it will cost a premium here.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affect. Brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 7th/58\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear little Niece,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very interesting letter reached me a short time before your sweet little cousin \u0026amp; my little daughter was called from this world of sin, to enjoy the Heavenly happiness of Paradise. She died of Jaundice on the 25th of April.  [Jackson's error-- the baby died on May 25] Whilst your Aunt Anna and myself feel our loss, yet we know that God has taken her away in love. Jesus says \"suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.\" Did you ever think my dear Grace that the most persons who have died and gone to Heaven are little children. Your aunt is doing very well, she is out visiting.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWe hope to go \u0026amp; see you all this summer, but my health is so delicate, that I am disposed to go North first. I think this will give us more time to stay with you. Should we go to see you first I may have to hasten on North without staying more than two or three days.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI wish your would write to me at once and let me know which you would rather I should do. I hope that you have enjoyed your school and your vacation both very much. Remember your aunt \u0026amp; uncle to your Father, Mother, Thomas \u0026amp; Stark, and accept much love for yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate uncle,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 7th/58\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sir,\u003cbr\u003e\nIn compliance with your request I proceed to give you a statement respecting the condition of the Lexington Colored Sabbath School. But in doing so, I feel it unnecessary to say more than a few words, as you are already acquainted with its leading features. The school is usually opened by singing part of a hymn, which should be announced the previous Sabbath. This is followed by reading one or more verses from the Bible, with explanations \u0026amp; applications; this is succeeded by prayer. After this each class is instructed by its teacher from the Bible, catechism and hymn book. At the close  of the school which is near forty five minutes from the opening, there is a public examination on two verses of the child catechism, published by our Board. These verses should be announced the previous Sabbath. After the close of the examination, the school is dismissed, the remaining part of the opening hymn having been sung immediately after the examination.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe system of reward you are acquainted with, and the premiums so far have been near a dozen Testaments and one Bible. The day of their presentation is the first Sabbath of each month. Several scholars are studying the shorter catechism at the present time. Each teacher keeps a class book in which is noted each scholar's department in school. The lesson should be taught one Sabbath, with a view to examination \u0026amp; mark on the next. Each teacher at the close of the month give me a circular (blanks having been furnished) exhibiting for each scholar the manner in which the lesson has been prepared, the conduct in school, no. of lates, absences. From these circulars, I make a monthly entry in the record book, which contains not only the no. of lates \u0026amp; absences, but also the names of the teachers, scholars, owners, persons with whom the scholars are living, the lates \u0026amp; absences of teachers, and a weekly record of the proceedings of the school. By reference to the record book, I find 91 to be the no. of scholars there reported.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePraying that the S. school convention may be a great blessing to the cause \u0026amp; to yourself I remain your attached friend.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 19th 1858\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter \u0026amp; that of Grace reached me this morning and for a while I thought that I might be able to visit you previous to going North, but after more maturely considering my case, \u0026amp; all the circumstances, I am disposed to think that I had better go North first. My disease is not understood by my physicians here and I have nearly if not entirely lost my hearing in the right ear \u0026amp; my left ear is diseased, and my nose is internally affected. The first thing it appears to me should be to seek relief if it is to be had.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWrite to me to N.Y. City, and tell Tom and Grace that they must write to me this summer also, as soon as I let you all know where my letters will reach me after leaving N.Y. City. Tell Grace that I am much obliged to her for her letter, and that she may expect me to answer  it before a great while. As to Thomas' examination, I think Mr. Thomas can judge better of his qualifications than myself, though I wish that I could be with you all before his teacher leaves. I hope to be with you in the latter part of August.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI forwarded a check to Wirt for one hundred \u0026amp; five dollars on N.J. I had to pay a premium of one per cent for it and urged him to refund the money on the first of Sept. according to promise. If I had known that he had found his horse, I don't know that I should have sent him so much. I have need of all the money that I can command. When you write to him, tell him that he had better sell me one of his horses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna joins me in much love to you \u0026amp; the children. Remember me to Mr. Thomas \u0026amp; his lady \u0026amp; to all enquiring friends.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affec. brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York City\u003cbr\u003e\nJuly 21st, 1858\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Niece,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have been desiring to write to you for some time but have been prevented. I am now under the care of a physician by the name of Carnochan who is one of the professors in a medical college here. I hope that I am improving, but do not know how long I will remain here. Probably ten days longer, afterwards I expect to start on my visit  to you but will delay sometime on the way I expect in Philadelphia, Baltimore, the Glades.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour Aunt Anna is quite well and we are seeing many pretty things here. Give my love and your Aunt's to all the family, and write to me as soon as you receive this. Direct your letter to New York City.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate Uncle,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOct. 23d, 1858\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter of the 19th inst. reached me this morning. Thomas reached here as you expected on last Saturday and has been a very good boy and we are all much pleased with him. He commenced going to school on Tuesday last to Mr. McFarland \u0026amp; is studying the English \u0026amp; Latin languages. His teacher wishes him to study arithmetic also, but I am unwilling for him to undertake any more at present, until I see what success will attend his present studies \u0026amp; also what kind of health he will have. I don't wish him to go over any thing without his understanding it thoroughly \u0026amp; hence he must not have too much to study. I regard it as a great error to require a child to study what his mind is not capable of appreciating. The tendency is to diminish his fondness for study, to give him a vague way of thinking (since he is not accustomed to see the precise points) \u0026amp; by overtasking the mind his health both of body \u0026amp; mind are endangered. I have been much gratified as seeing Thomas' mind so good; it has improved very much since I last saw him \u0026amp; I think it is partly due to the light course of studies which he has been pursuing.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI will attend to the directions of your letter \u0026amp; I am glad to see that your views with regard to Thomas' education \u0026amp; my views on the same subject are so much alike. I don't think that Thomas will get much home sick. I regret that I have not got some occupation for him \u0026amp; also regret not having some good companion for him to always associate with. I wrote to you about pocket money for him, but as I stated that probably he had reserved enough for that purpose, so I find such to be the case, as he since gave me three dollars to keep for him. Should you send him any clothes at any time, I would not send them of the same style as those he wears, as they are not worn here by boys as large as himself. I find that his dress makes him too marked, I will get him a suit, better adapted to his age.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy greatest concern about him is his eating. When he first came, he would use neither milk nor coffee, since then he drinks a little coffee; but I am a little afraid of his doing so, as he has not been accustomed he says to its use. I don't wish him to change his home habits in any respect unless there is necessity for so doing. I wish you would let me know how he lived at home. He gets his lessons well. Anna joins me in love to yourself \u0026amp; the children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 11, 1859\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSir,\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom your letter of the 31 ult. I am gratified to learn that you contemplate making a European tour. You request me to send you a copy of my notes of travel. Should I do so, I fear that they would be of but little service to you as they are not sufficiently full to give you much information. Even with my recollection of places, etc. to aid me, I am not always able to make out the sense. And instead of giving you incoherent suggestions, I have thought best to glance over my notes, and send you such information as I think will be valuable. And in doing so, I would recommend you to purchase a note book before sailing, and if time will permit to keep a satisfactory journal beginning with the first day and closing with the returning one of your tour.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAs soon as you reach Liverpool purchase guide books of such countries as you design visiting. If you have time to see things leisurely, don't employ guides. Leaving L. visit Chester and drive out to Eaton Hall, which is a fine specimen of an English nobleman's estate; it belongs to the Marquis of Westminster, said by some to be the wealthiest man in England. If you have time after returning to C. take the cars and visit the great Tubular bridge, and pass over to Ireland for a few days. Should you go to I. be sure if you should pass near Parsonstown, to see the great Ross telescope, and whilst there, ask for its magnifying power, and please inform me of it. Returning to Liverpool visit the following places Glasgow, Dunbarton Castle, Loch Loman, Loch Catrine, Sterling Castle, Edinborough, York, Cambridge, London, Antwerp, Waterloo. Pass through Brussells on your way to and also on your return from Waterloo. Leaving B. visit Aix La Chappel, Cologne, Bonn, Frankfort on the Main, Heidleburg, Baden Baden, Strasburg, Baste, Lakes Lucern, Brienz \u0026amp; Thun. Stop for at least one day at Interlaken which is between lakes B. \u0026amp; T. Visit Berne, Freiberg, Lake Geneva, Geneva, Mer de Glas. From Martigny, cross the Alps by the Simplon Pass into Italy. Visit Lakes Como \u0026amp; Majora. Visit Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Leghorn, Rome, Naples, Genoa, Turin, Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have given you the tour I should take above all others, if I did not have time for a more extensive one. It differs a little from the one taken by me. I did not see the Tubular Bridge nor visit Ireland. And instead of visiting Turin I hastened to Paris by the steamer from Genoa. Knowing the stopping points you can post yourself up on your guide book in advance.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn York observe the organ especially. In Antwerp note Reubens' paintings. In Heid. observe the castle. In Strasburg is the wonderful clock. In Feiberg is one of the best organs in the world. At Verona is the most perfect amphitheater in the world. You may find it more pleasant to visit Naples before Rome. You will fine Genoa probably the most beautiful of all the cities in consequence of its elevation being such as to present its different parts distinctly to the eye when viewed from the harbor. I omitted calling your attention to the Museum in Antwerp.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn Venice, nearly every thing of interest except its canals are on St. Mark's square. In Florence give yourself plenty of time to visit frequently the statuary in the room called the Tribuna. Study the original works of art with which you may meet in Antwerp, Florence, Rome, etc. and when you reach Paris you will see a miniature of all, serving to refresh your memory but not calling for examinations, as you have already seen the originals. In P. you should give attention to the externals, visit the neighboring Royal residences, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOf course you will pass some time in London and visit the Parks, Westminster Abbey a number of times. I hope that you may be able to make the tour and that you may realize more than you even anticipate\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI would be glad to hear from you during your absence \u0026amp; after your return. Things are here in much the same routine as when you left.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYours truly, T. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 9th, 1859\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI omitted in my last to answer your question as to when I design visiting Beverly. I hope to do so in July; but you must not give yourself any trouble about the vegetables you spoke of; as I am through the blessing of our Heavenly Father enabled now to live on most any thing. Don't get brown bread for me as I have ceased to use it. But when I drop in, I will just eat such things as are convenient.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI heard from Anna on Saturday, she says that she is learning to take things more philosophically. She says that the Dr. Sill finds some inflammation, she is to remain there until the inflammation entirely subsides. She sends love to you. Thomas was very anxious to go with his teacher \u0026amp; a number of the scholars to the Peaks of Otter; but I felt it was too much responsibility for me to take to let him go. Some of the boys might have guns with them \u0026amp; some accident might occur to him \u0026amp; furthermore I didn't know how much it might cost him; as they would be gone several days. Accordingly he remains at home \u0026amp; I hope that he will make considerable progress in Spanish. In consequence of the irritation of my throat, I have not been hearing him much in the last few days. But he is far enough advanced not to study considerably by himself. I hope to have a fine supply of vegetables for you when you come. You must try \u0026amp; bring some other members of the family with you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive much love to the children. Thomas is well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affec. brother, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite Sulphur Springs\u003cbr\u003e\nAugust 13, 1859\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nThe inflammation or irritation of my throat passed down so low as to make me afraid to let Dr. Green treat me \u0026amp; consequently I gave up the idea of going to him so long as it remains so low; it appears to be about the collar bone. But whilst I was unwilling to let the Dr. treat me I concluded that I would visit this place \u0026amp; try to get my liver right; as I was disposed to think that the state of the throat depended on that of the liver. After you left, my liver apparently became much deranged. I reached this place on Thursday last \u0026amp; I feel improved. It appears to me that smoking mullein has been of great benefit to me. I am fearful that I will not be an herbal remedy used for respiratory ailments able to visit you this summer \u0026amp; I feel it greatly.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI left Anna at the Rockbridge Baths, her health has not been so good since you left and as the Baths are celebrated for such afflictions as hers I trust that she will be improved by their use. This evening I received a letter from her stating that after bathing she had internal heat \u0026amp; that she was fearful that the bathing was not good for her \u0026amp; that if she found it not to be so that she would return home in a few days. There are about 1000 persons here at present.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that I may be able to visit you, notwithstanding the present aspect of things, but don't expect me unless you hear of my coming by another letter.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that your health has improved. Give my love to all. Your affectionate brother, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va\u003cbr\u003e\nAug 27th, 1859\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI returned last Tuesday evening from the White Sulphur Springs, and under the blessing of Providence my health had much improved, and if I only had a week more before the commencing of the session I would visit you but I would barely have had time to ride to your house and back, which would not have answered our purpose as my desire is to make a visit. But I hope that in November I will be with you. The first visit that I pay is to be with you. I feel that a disordered liver had probably much to do with my affected throat and if I can only keep the secretions right, I hope that my throat will soon be well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna's health I fear has not improved much locally, though she gained some flesh during her stay at the Baths. Maj. Preston has just returned, and given me an account of you all. I am much gratified that Mr. Arnold invited him to stay with you. I regret that Mr. Arnold's arm continues to trouble him. I trust that you will succeed in securing a competent teacher for the children. Tell them that their aunt \u0026amp; I were wishing this week that we could see them.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSulphur water appears to suit my disease better than any other remedy which I have met with, and yesterday evening Anna \u0026amp; myself took a ride to one of these springs about 8 miles from town. I never knew of its existence until within a few weeks. The water is very pleasant yet very weak and I fear not of much benefit.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI send you by the same mail with this letter one of our catalogues. Anna joins me in love to you all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother, Thomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome\u003cbr\u003e\nSept. 13th, 1859\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nYour last reached me safely and Anna delivered the articles to the servant according to your request. I regret to learn that your health continues so infirm. I am with yourself glad that you visited us last summer with the children, and hope that you may be spared to visit us again, and I hope that at your next visit we may be able to make you more comfortable than you were at your last.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna's health has become such as to render it necessary to send her to a physician \u0026amp; she left last Friday for Hampden Sidney to be under the care of Dr. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccording to your request I send Thomas' account. Look at his book and see if he got anything after the last of June. The account only extends to the end of June and he may have procured things from the store after that time. I had occasion to see Lyell Wilson's account since then \u0026amp; he had me charged with a pass book got by Thomas in the 1st of July. This made me think that he might have got other things elsewhere. But if he didn't get anything else, don't take notice of the book, as it was only a trifle.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive my love to Mr. A \u0026amp; to all the children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI fear that I will not get to see you in Nov. But my first visit as I said before is to you. May our kind Heavenly Father bless you richly is my constantly repeated prayer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1858\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish Grammar.50\u003cbr\u003e\nCopy Books .25\u003cbr\u003e\nBlank book \u0026amp; sponge .18 3/4\u003cbr\u003e\nPaper \u0026amp; envelopes .25\u003cbr\u003e\nBox pencil lead, paper \u0026amp; envels. .50\u003cbr\u003e\nFor Fair \u0026amp; Christmas 1.00\u003cbr\u003e\nMiss Howard for two months \u0026amp; 1 week washing 1.68\u003cbr\u003e\nMr. McFarland 17.00\u003cbr\u003e\nMiss L. S. Graham 37.50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1859\u003cbr\u003e\nOdd Fellows supper .25 Lecture at Chapel .25 57.43\u003cbr\u003e\n[illegible] .25\u003cbr\u003e\nNegro for mending shoe .25\u003cbr\u003e\nVisit Nat. Bridge .50\u003cbr\u003e\nMcFarland 17.00\u003cbr\u003e\nNot included in store accounts 77.36 3/4\u003cbr\u003e\n6 months Board \u0026amp; washing 72.00\u003cbr\u003e\n149.36 3/4\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStore account\u003cbr\u003e\n40.46 3/4\u003cbr\u003e\n189.83 1/2\u003cbr\u003e\nCredits 113.00\u003cbr\u003e\nBalance due 76.83\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome\u003cbr\u003e\nOctober 31, 1859\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nLast week I mailed a letter to Mr. Arnold requesting him to visit me and [illegible] other inducements told him that we were to have a county agricultural Fair, but didn't mention the day, as I had not yet ascertained it; but it is to be on the 23 of this month. Urge Mr. Arnold to come if you think that he can do so safely; and during his stay, I will try \u0026amp; interest him in our schools \u0026amp; county, and see if he can be induced to locate here.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI found that the cadets designed being absent so short a time, that I concluded that I had better postpone my visit to you until next summer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI feel that we are now greatly blessed with a good teacher for boys, he is the very man I think whom Thomas would do well under. We have a number of good schools for Grace \u0026amp; Stark. There is a gentleman in town who has a boy who has given him \u0026amp; his teacher much trouble \u0026amp; on Saturday he was speaking of Mr. Morgan (who is the teacher to whom I referred for Thomas) \u0026amp; he spoke of him in very high terms for the successful management of his boy \u0026amp; for the progress that his boy is making under his new teacher.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI heard from Anna on Saturday. She hoped to be at Hampden Sidney today. She feels much improved \u0026amp; is bringing Laura her youngest sister home with her. I hope that they will soon be here.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLet me hear from you soon \u0026amp; tell me  what Mr. A says. I felt it would be more prudent in me not to say anything in my letter about his moving here. I would like to see him first \u0026amp; thus have a better opportunity of judging how he could best be approached successfully on the subject. I desired to write to you two weeks ago but I thought that Mr. A. might suspect something from the frequency of our letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLove to all, and trust God unreservedly in all things is my sincere prayer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va\u003cbr\u003e\nDec.12th/59\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter stating that you are teaching the children yourself has given me concern and I write this letter for the purpose of saying that you must never hesitate for a single moment about sending the children to me. I stated in my letter to you the conditions upon which I was ready to do for them what I could, because I felt it would prevent any disappointment to you \u0026amp; Mr. Arnold in the event of their coming, and I feel that I can make them comfortable \u0026amp; enable them to acquire a good education \u0026amp; to move in that sphere of life where I desire to see them move. Without a good education they must ever fall short of that position in life which they ought to occupy, and their early education consisting of spelling \u0026amp; reading is of great importance; if either is defective the education must necessarily be defective. But if insuperable objections lie in the way of getting a good teacher or of sending them abroad, don't give yourself anxiety but trust in our most kind \u0026amp; merciful Father who withholds no good thing from his children. I am very thankful to see you bear up under your trials with such Christian fortitude \u0026amp; as long as we lean on His almighty arm all shall be well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI reached home on last Friday night about 3 o'clock in the morning. Anna is an invalid still, but I trust that better health is in store for her. My throat has been troubling me again in consequence of a cold contracted during my military excursion.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am thankful to you for engaging the [illegible] but I don't know when I will be able to bring them home. You must give my love to Aunt \u0026amp; Uncle White. Remember me very kindly to Mr. Arnold. Anna joins me in love to the children. Should you see any of Mr. Chenoweth's friends say to them that I saw him today, \u0026amp; that he is well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e...that carpeting is used for stairs instead of oil cloth. In regard to furniture I thought it best to consult you before making the purchases. As the furniture will last a life time it is best to be careful in pleasing ourselves although it may occasion delay. I purchased the oil cloth at once lest it might be sold, it is to be forwarded to Balt. directed to J. Arnold, Beverly Randolph County Va. care of R. L. Heavener \u0026amp; John Gephart, Jr. 320 Balt. St. Balt., M.D. I send the oil cloth as a present. As to the other articles, Rods etc. I can get the rods with concealed fastenings for $2.85 per dozen or I can get common rods with visible band fastenings for $2.20 per doz. The length of the rods is 30 inches but as you haven't the oil cloth you may not want the rods. Let me know \u0026amp; if the length is not right, tell me what length you desire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIf you can't get all the articles now, you can get the others if you desire at some other time as I can order them at any time by calling Madden's attention to them now. Let me hear from you soon and\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[in pencil at top]\nIf you still wish the parlor lamp let me know what kind \u0026amp; what is to be burnt in it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI will order the amount of your funds and I may be able to add some but my money matters are behind hand. I have been in debt ever since I purchased my house and have to constantly borrow from the bank in order to get along. Send your money as far as practicable in drafts on N. York for they charge a premium here for drafts \u0026amp; it is not safe to send bills by mail. I prefer paying the premium to running the risk. I also wish that you would write to the person from whom you purchased the draft which you sent me, \u0026amp; get him to procure you another as I have lost that one \u0026amp; when you get the draft send it to me. If I were you I would try to get along without the mattresses if possible and I would then get:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBureau $25, wash stand $10, Tete a Tete1 $18, 4 quartets2 $5, Sofa $5, centre table $9, French bedstead $15. Total exclusive of boxing $87. Should you prefer the sofa instead of [lounge] \u0026amp; Tete a Tete the amount will be $3 less, \u0026amp; if you prefer the wash stand to match the Bureau \u0026amp; I would get it if my means justified, the amount will be $5 more.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[in another hand the words \"29 feet eight inches.\"]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive my love to all. Your affec. brother, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va\u003cbr\u003e\nJany 28th, 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nYour last very welcome letter came safe to hand and I am glad that you have succeeded in procuring a teacher and I hope that the children will learn well under his instruction. I am glad to hear of Mr. Arnold's improved health \u0026amp; trust that it may continue to improve. Through the blessing of out Heavenly Father we have been spared from the small pox thus far; \u0026amp; I hope that we may entirely escape it. There are but few cases now amongst the whites; the servants have taken it; though it has not spread much.As soon as a servant takes the disease he is carried to the hospital and they appear to be greatly afraid of the disease in consequence of their being sent to the hospital in case of taking it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that Anna's health is improving, but very little throws her back again. I wrote to Aunt Clem a few days since. On my return from Harper's Ferry, I came through Richmond \u0026amp; saw Wm. L. Jackson \u0026amp; his wife, Jonathan [Bennet, Burnet] \u0026amp; his wife and Wm. E. Arnold, Ben Bassett, John Hoffman \u0026amp; other friends. I wish you would write to me when are the given names of Wm. L. Jackson's wife \u0026amp; Bennett's wife \u0026amp; what relation there is between them \u0026amp; us, and give me a letter full of such things; as I am asked from time to time what is the Relationship me \u0026amp; such persons. I think Mr. Arnold knows a good deal about the subject. For example I think he knows what were grandfather's brothers. I remember having a talk with him once on the subject \u0026amp; I found that he appeared better acquainted with such things than myself. Who was Dr. Edward Jackson?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna joins me in love to you all. I hope that your health is better than when you last wrote.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome\u003cbr\u003e\nFebruary 25, 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Niece\u003cbr\u003e\nI was much pleased to hear from your Mother's letter that her health and your Father's have been so good and to hear that you have so faithful a teacher; and as you can not always have him, I hope that you will do all you can in order to learn as much as possible whilst he is with you. And first of all I want you to learn to spell well; give particular attention to spelling; for I don't care how much you know about other things, if you don't spell well, you will be laughed at by educated people. I desire to see you have a good education, and the first step towards a good education, after learning the alphabet, is to learn to spell well. If a person commences reading before learning to spell well, he will not be apt to ever learn much more about spelling, because reading is more pleasant than spelling.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhen I was young I committed the blunder of learning to read before I had learnt to spell well, and though I am now 36 years old, yet still I am mortified by my spelling words wrong; in writing this letter I have had to look in the Dictionary to see how a word was spelt and so I expect it will be all my life because I didn't give enough attention to my spelling when I was young. As your memory is better now than it may ever be, you can learn to spell more easily than when you become larger. When we are young we can recollect much better than when we are grown up.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI desire to see you an educated and accomplished lady, one that your Father and Mother will be justly proud of. After learning to spell very well then I want you to read histories, and travels and biographies, and such other books as will give you valuable information. I also hope that you will learn your Geography very well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Father and Mother died when I was very young, and I had to work for my living and education both; but your parents are both living and have given you a kind teacher and I trust that you will show them how thankful you are to them by studying hard. If you ever wish any information which I can give, you must ask me. I haven't written to your Mother for some time as I was afraid that I might send you the small pox, but I don't think that there is any danger now, as all are well here or about so.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI heard a student of Washington College make a beautiful speech on last Wednesday and as he is of the same name and county as your teacher, I expect that they are Relatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive my love to all of the family \u0026amp; write to me soon. Your affectionate Uncle Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 16, 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI have been desiring to write to you for some time, but have been prevented from doing so. I am sorry to learn that your eyes trouble you so much. I wish you would try the simple remedy of washing them with cold water, lifting the water to the face in both hands and washing the face until a little water gets into the eyes and they commence smarting. Do this at night just before going to bed, and again immediately after getting up. I hope that you are improving, and that Mr. Arnold is likewise. Anna is suffering from a very bad cold. She has been confined to her bed for nearly a week, but is up this afternoon.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI don't know how Mr. Arnold thinks Wm. L. Jackson would do for a judge, but if he would like to see him elected over Edmondson and can do anything for him I hope that he will do so. I thought that probably there might be some person or persons living near his Father's old place beyond Weston with whom he might have influence; if such is not the case, do not say anything about the subject to him and probably you had better say nothing anyway to him upon the subject. From what I have heard, Wm. will very probably be elected.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that the children are all doing well. Anna joins me in love to you all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affec. brother Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApril 21/60\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI intended writing to you today but as Anna has done so, I will only say a few words \u0026amp; those with respect to Grace.  I have not mentioned the subject of Maj. Preston and I don't think it necessary to consult you upon the subject but if you still desire me to do so, let me know in your next letter and I will give you his opinion.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy mind is clear in making Grace familiar with the English grammar as soon as practicable; let her commence it at once.  Let her not only study the principles of the language, but require her to parse a great deal, so as to make her familiar with the application of the principles of the language.  Let all her studies be English until she should become a finished English scholar.  I don't attach much importance to Latin for females, it is of value to every educated person but mostly to professional men.  I am glad that Mr. A. is obtaining Mr. McCuchin.  You may expect another letter from me in a week or so.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affect. Brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[postscript in hand of Mary Anna Jackson]\u003cbr\u003e\nP. S. Maj. J. requests me to say to you that he will attend to any commissions for furniture in the North that you may wish - as ever your Anna\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 1st/60\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nTell Grace that I have received her letter \u0026amp; that I am glad to see her spelling so good. I will write to her in a few days \u0026amp; will send her the pattern desired. When ever you desire furniture from N.Y. let me know \u0026amp; I can order it from either of two establishments. One of them makes first class furniture, but I think that his prices are too high for you. I purchased nothing of him but ½ dozen parlor chairs. The rest of my furniture omitting piano \u0026amp; a few other articles were furnished by another house \u0026amp; I was very well pleased with the articles; but when I was last in N.Y. I purchased a few more articles of the same house but am not pleased with them so well so I would advise you to order but a few articles at first in the event of your intending to purchase much.\nI am writing in great haste holding the paper in one hand and writing with the other.\u003cbr\u003e\nAnna joins me in love to you all.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[from Mary Anna Jackson]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI would gladly send the pattern to Grace, but I think it unnecessary, as I can give you directions without it. The girls of Grace's size here wear black silk tunics made exactly like those Grace wore last summer, except they fasten in front, \u0026amp; the skirt reaches nearly to the knees. They are very pretty, \u0026amp; black silk is all the style now. All the ladies mantles this summer are made of black silk. Some of the girls here wear circular capes or talmas, that reach a little below the waist, they would be pretty for Grace, but it think the black silk tunics are the most fashionable.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWrite soon. Much love to all.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour affectionate sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nAnna Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 7, 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Niece\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter came safely and gives me much pleasure to see how rapidly you progress in spelling. Every word of your letter was spelt correctly and I hope that all your words may always be treated as well those contained in your letter; for it is treating words badly to steal a letter from them, or to impose on them a letter which they don't want. You must look at Stark's letters when he writes them to his sweetheart especially. And to be more serious it would be a good plan for my sweet niece and nephews to examine each others letters when they contain no secrets, and in that way you will be very apt to find out all the counterfeit words which may be passing themselves off on any of you. Remember that there are a great many ways of spelling a word wrong, but there is only one way of spelling it right.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI intended to send you with this letter the pattern which you requested, but your aunt wrote in my last that you have the requested pattern at home. The weather is quite warm today. My peas are in bloom, they commenced blooming before the end of April. I hope that you have a fine garden. Write to me when ever you have leisure time. I am glad to see your teacher remaining with you. Your aunt joins me in love to you all. Your aunt's health is much improved.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate uncle, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 4th, 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI have not heard from you for so long a time that I am fearful you are sick, and if so you must make the children write to me. I hope though that your health is unusually good.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna is unusually unwell but I trust that she will soon commence improving again. My eyes have improved greatly, through the blessing of Him who withholds no good thing from me, but in some respects my health is more impaired than it has been for some years. If I don't improve, I hope to leave for a Hydropathic establishment soon after our Commencement in July. And my plan is to send a servant with the carriage to meet me at the Depot nearest Beverly. What is the name of the Depot. I want the servant to get to your house a day or two in advance of the time, so that he will be certain to meet me. Anna and I will then return by Beverly  in the carriage \u0026amp; send the servant home by the Rail Road. All this plan may be frustrated, but I am resolved to pay you the first visit which I make, so you may be satisfied that if I don't visit you that my health is such as to render medical treatment necessary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI send some early Silesia Lettuce seed which I hope you will sow at once, and after it gets a few leaves on each plant, set the plants in rows so that the plants shall be 8 inches apart, and water them occasionally so as to keep the ground damp. I never was fond of lettuce until I tried this. I regard it as the largest, tenderest and finest flavored that I have ever tasted. If you wish any more seed let me know \u0026amp; I will send it. I am greatly gratified at the election of Wm. L. Jackson. I fear that I have a disease of the kidneys, the disease gives me pain every day. I experience unusual pain whilst riding in a carriage. Anna joins me in love to you all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother, Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 30th, 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter enclosing the check came safely \u0026amp; relieved my mind from apprehensions of your health being seriously ill. We have closed our examinations and I hope that on Thursday next I will be able to leave. I have some concern about getting from home to Goshen, but I trust that I will not experience much pain as I design going in my carriage.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI don't feel so well today as usual, but I have been exercising probably too much as I am at the Institute for the 3rd time. I think that my general health is better than it has been for a year or two at this season of the year, but much exercise appears to bring on increased trouble and pain. If I do not improve greatly between this time \u0026amp; the time that I reach N.Y. I will pass directly through and leave your purchases til my return.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWrite to me at Brattleboro Vermont as I design going to a Hydropathic establishment there. If I should not stop as I go through N.Y., I will write to two different establishments there and find out on what terms they will furnish the furniture, so that on my return it will only be necessary to examine the furniture \u0026amp; make the purchases. In your next letter, tell me to whom I must direct your purchases. I expect that it will be cheaper to send them by water to Baltimore \u0026amp; from Balt. by Rail Road. If so it would be necessary to send them to somebody in Balt. as well as to some one at Webster or the stopping Depot on the R.R. Anna don't know of my writing this letter as I am at the Institute, or she might have some special message. Her health is much better than usual \u0026amp; I trust that through the blessing of God she will be restored this summer. Much love to all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affec. brother Thomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRound Hill Water Cure\u003cbr\u003e\nNorthampton, Mass.\u003cbr\u003e\nJuly 21st/60\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nI have been desiring to write to you for some time but on last Friday week I was very ill with a bilious attack attended with high fever; but as I was with a skillful water cure physician he soon through the blessing of a kind Providence arrested the fever, and on Saturday I was again out doors and am now better than before the attack. I might have written to you last week, had  I not been anticipating a change from Brattleboro to this place, and I feared that your letter might not reach me in the event of having it directed to that place in the event of my leaving there. Today I came here \u0026amp; am much pleased with things so far. I think that Anna's health as well as my own has improved.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe special object of writing to you at this time is to request you to furnish me with another list of the articles you wish me to get for you \u0026amp;, I wish that you would put them down in the order in which you most desire them, as the amount which you sent (fifty five dollars) will not purchase half of what you named and I am apprehensive that the state of my purse will not allow me to do much for you, though I think that I will be able to do something. I would not trouble you with making out another list, had I not as it appears put those you sent me in such a special safe place of keeping that when I was about to leave home I could not find them myself.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI don't think that I will get you anything at auction. I bought our sofa there \u0026amp; it has turned out a great cheat. If you can't give a full list, let me have the dimensions of the oil cloth. I wrote to you by Mr. Chenoweth \u0026amp; I think requested you to tell me to whom I should send the purchases in Baltimore \u0026amp; also at Grafton. Please let me know soon after receiving this and direct your letter to Round Hill Water Cure, Northampton, Massachusetts. I wish you were here with me, it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Anna joins me in love to you all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother, Thomas\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am on the West Side of the Connecticut River so you can find me on the map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRound Hill\u003cbr\u003e\nNorthampton, Mass.\u003cbr\u003e\nAug. 4th/860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour welcome letter of July 22d reached us at this place. I am glad that our sweet cousins (for such are the Murdochs) are about paying you a visit and I very much desire to meet them, but such gratification can not be indulged in at this time as our physician says that Anna will have to remain here until about the 1st of Oct. if she wishes to be cured. He says that he can thoroughly cure her. He says that he could cure me of all my symptoms of disease in from four to six months and as I am improving, I wish that I could remain here until relived of all my troubles or so long as I continue to improve. He says that I have a slight distortion of the spine, \u0026amp; that it has given rise to some of my uneasy symptoms. There are several ladies here who could not walk when they commenced treatment \u0026amp; are now walking as if perfectly well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna and myself much regret that we must again be denied the pleasure of visiting you as we had hoped to do. But I know that at the right time our Heavenly Father will permit us to see you. I am anxiously looking forward to some opportunity during the coming session. I wrote in my last for you to give me a list of furniture, etc. in the order in which you prefer them, and I would suggest that you had better get a lower priced bedstead than ours. For instance, if a cottage one would answer it could be purchased at about half the price that we gave for ours. But if you could consent to lower the price of the other articles, I think that it would be best; of course you would not get things so serviceable \u0026amp; showy but I think that the increased number of articles for the same money would more than compensate.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA cottage bedstead would be rather small; but they are made neatly. I have merely made these suggestions \u0026amp; you must do as you think best \u0026amp; I will do the best I can for you in New York. I will not have the opportunity of stopping by in Philadelphia as my time is so precious. If you prefer the Philadelphia bedstead, I will write to the same person who made ours, \u0026amp; get you one. I send a list of some of our purchases. They were much lower than could have been bought in Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna joins me in love to you all. I wish I could stop in Philadelphia as I might get some things for you and also attend to an important matter. You must give my love to Harriet \u0026amp; the others when they visit you. May you have every needful blessing temporal \u0026amp; spiritual is my habitual prayer.\nYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome Sept. 3rd, 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have reached home safely with my health much improved. My physician said that I ought to have remained a month longer \u0026amp; I tried to do so but did not succeed, and I am satisfied with the sweet assurance that all things work together for my good. Anna's health was much improved, yet it was necessary for her to remain longer. I stopped in N. York and went to Brunner[?] and Moore's and also to I stopped in N. York and went to Brunner[?] and Moore's and also to Madden's. \tThey are persons from whom I hoped to purchase your furniture, and at Madden's I have been able to get a better bargain than Anna \u0026amp; I got of him. The prices are as follows, center table with marble top $9, French bedstead $14 (width inside 5ft 1 inch), Elegant bureau $25, corresponding wash stand $15. The bureau is under its regular price which is $30. There is another bureau at $23 \u0026amp; corresponding wash stand $10. Wash stands have marble top\u0026amp; back. Sofa inside length 7ft at $25. Another sofa inside length 6ft 8 inches at $20. Nice tete a tete at $18. Shuck mattress to fit bed $6. Shuck and cotton mattress mixed at $9. Lounge opening out or not at $6. Also another kind of lounge opening out or not at $5. Colors of lounges black; green \u0026amp; brown[?]. 4 quartets at $5.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBoxing of table .75\u003cbr\u003e\n\" \" Bedstead 2.00\u003cbr\u003e\n\" \" Bureau 1.50\u003cbr\u003e\n\" \" Wash stand 1.00\u003cbr\u003e\n\" \" Sofa 1.50\u003cbr\u003e\n\" \" quartets .50\u003cbr\u003e\n\" \" lounge 1.00\u003cbr\u003e\nBailing mattresses .75\u003cbr\u003e\nTotal 9.00\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAll the articles are mahogany, and I like them except the $23 Bureau. I would get the $25 bureau as it is only $2 more and if the elegant wash stand is too expensive I will get him to make you a neat one for $10. I would advise you to get the $20 sofa, but if you prefer you can instead of the sofa get the tete a tate \u0026amp; $5 lounge which will come to $3 more than the sofa. But if you prefer the sofa, you can make a lounge of it by spreading a cloth over it. The tete a tate is handsomer than the lounge though much smaller than our tete a tate. \tI purchased oil cloth for the square \u0026amp; rectangle but didn't succeed in getting any for the stairs as it is not now fashionable for stairs. I got the oil cloth at Stewart's \u0026amp; they told me that they didn't know where any could be had for stairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome Sept. 24th, 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very welcome letter reached me on Saturday and I was enabled to borrow the necessary money from the Bank, and I forwarded a draft this morning in a letter to Mr. Madden requesting him to purchase the carpet \u0026amp; stair rods and to forward all by the 1st packet to J. Arnold, Beverly Randolph County Virginia, to the care of R. L. Heavener \u0026amp; John Gephart box no. 320 Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland. I told him to send the lounge opening out at $6. I also specified green as the color. You did not mention the color in your letter, but I thought that you were pleased with ours. I regard it as very cheap, it is not so showy as ours, but I would much prefer it, as I think it is a serviceable one; whereas ours has proved to be a great cheat' having been bought at a N.Y. auction I might have expected it to turn out badly.  As you request a Bible instead of the oil cloth I conform very willingly to your wishes and the account will then stand\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCentre table 9.\tBoxing table .75\u003cbr\u003e\nBedstead 14. \" Bedstead\t2.00\u003cbr\u003e\nBureau 25 \" Bureau 1.50\u003cbr\u003e\nWash Stand 15 \" Wash Stand\t1.00\u003cbr\u003e\nTate a Tete\t18 \" Sofa 1.50\u003cbr\u003e\nLounge\t6 \" Quartets .50\u003cbr\u003e\nQuartets 5\t\" Lounge 1.00\u003cbr\u003e\n10 yd Carpet 8.25\u003cbr\u003e\nat 62 ½\t6.25\u003cbr\u003e\n18 stair rods 4.28\u003cbr\u003e\nBoxing\t8.25\u003cbr\u003e\n110.78\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn order to get a draft on N.Y. I had to pay one dollar and eleven cents making in all one hundred and eleven dollars and eighty nine cents. Deducting from this the amount you sent me fifty five dollars leaves fifty six dollars and 89 cents adding to this the price of the oil cloth 7.50 makes the total amount sixty four dollars \u0026amp; 39 cents. There are 10 yards of oil cloth at 75 cents per yard.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn order to get a new draft from a Bank the person to whom the Bank gave the draft had to inform the Bank that the draft has been lost or mislaid as the case may be and satisfy the Banking officer that he is acting honestly in the matter. If our Bank were to give me a draft \u0026amp; I should lose it all I would have to do would be to go to the cashier of the Bank \u0026amp; tell him that the draft was lost \u0026amp; request him to give me another which he would do and he would then write to the Bank that was to pay the draft \u0026amp; tell it not to pay the first draft. If he thought it necessary. So if the draft sent me was given to Col. Goff ask him to write to the Bank \u0026amp; request another draft stating that the first has been lost or mislaid. If the cashier of the Bank does not know Col. Goff then the Col. had better enclose his letter to some friend in whom the Bank has confidence and let this friend present it to the Bank so that the Bank may be satisfied that all is right. I regret to give you so much trouble.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nDec. 1st, 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nI recd. your welcome letter this morning. I regret to learn that you have all been ill, but trust that ere this reaches you, all may again be well. If Mr. Preston remains in Beverly much of his time, I would be glad if it could be so arranged so as to board with you, if your health would justify it, and other circumstances would justify it. But I fear that it could not be arranged so. But wherever he may stay when in Beverly you may through the blessing of God derive much aid from him by consulting him freely. He is reserved in his manners, and I think that the best way to treat him, is to be very cordial, and to evince a desire to see much of him, but after all, we must not depend too much on a man; but look up to our Heavenly Father for every needed aid. If we but live near to God, all things shall work together for our good. I regret to hear of Aunt White's blindness. Give my love to her \u0026amp; Uncle.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am sorry that your furniture was injured even slightly. I expect that the expenses to Webster were not much more than customary. I didn't expect that you would favor the French bedstead as much as ours, but such a one as ours I have never seen in N. York, it is the Philadelphia style \u0026amp; besides it costs more than yours. I like the French and Anna would exchange it with you if practicable and says if you will send her yours she will send you hers. If you had been accustomed to Leery French Bedsteads all your life you would probably think the high ones quite clumsy affairs.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that Williams will exchange with Judge Thompson and would be glad if he would do so next term which commences the 12th of next Sept. I hope if he comes that he will bring his wife with him.\n    \nI did not ask Mr. Rieston to take your Bible to you, as he said that he was going on horseback.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnna joins me in love to you \u0026amp; the children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nDec. 29th 1860\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong the things laid out for this Saturday is the writing of a letter to you. The weather here is such that any one who does not learn at the feet of Jesus would pronounce dismal; as it is penetratingly damp in addition to wet falling snow- bordering on sleet. How different are the views of one who sees God in all things and one who sees Him in nothing. This reminds me of of the Peasant who said that the weather tomorrow will be just such as pleases me, because it will be such as pleases God, and that always pleases me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHow do you like Mr. Thomas Preston? What is being done for the Redeemers cause in Beverly? How I would like to be with you! A visit to you is one of the pleasant things in prospect. I hope that you are all well again.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDo not have too much anxiety about bringing up your children, trust in God assistance, and it will be given. I think of our Sainted Mother and take courage from God's promise I will show mercy unto thousands (of generations) of them that keep me commandments From this passage a parent as will as children may draw great comfort. If a parent but keeps God's commandments, he or she may be well assured that God's mercy will rest upon the children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am looking forward with great interest to the 4th of Jany. when the Christian people for assistance, of this land will lift their united prayer as incense to the Throne of God in Supplication for our unhappy country. What is the feeling about Beverly respecting Secession? I am anxious to hear from the native part of my state, I am strong for the Union at present, and if things become no worse, I hope to continue so. I think that the majority in this county are for the Union; but in counties bordering us there is a strong secession feeling. Anna joins me in love to you \u0026amp; the children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeby 23rd, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour kind letter reached its destination after Anna had left for North Carolina to visit her parents and be present at her sister Sue's wedding. She left last Monday morning. I heard from her in Richmond. She wrote that Providence had greatly blest her. She went as far as Richmond with a lady from this place. From Richmond she was to go to her destination with her Brother William who was to leave Washington for the purpose.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI feel very lonesome \u0026amp; greatly wish that I had you as next door neighbor. Today is raining \u0026amp; I stay pretty much in doors.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope that Thomas will spare no pains to get all the education practicable before coming to the Institution. He will thus be enabled to take our course to greater advantage, and will be in a position to graduate higher in his class.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYesterday was celebrated with becoming honor, due to the memory of Washington. I trust that this letter will find you all in usual health at least. My throat is troubling me today. I would be glad to hear from Thomas or from any of the children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affect. brother\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 6th, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Sister,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very kind letter net with a welcome reception and I intended answering it last Saturday, but was prevented. I am very much gratified to learn that Mr. A. has consented to aid the church provided Mr. P remains with you. From Grace's letter I saw that he would remain if a proper salary could be raised. Do what you all can to make up the amount \u0026amp; I will be responsible for the rest. I would rather pay his whole salary than have him leave Beverly at this time. I still hope that Mr. Arnold may become a Christian. I know that the change to effect this must be great, but who will limit the power of the Holy Ghost. You were once a disbeliever, but a mother's prayers have been (as I believe) answered \u0026amp; who can say but that your prayers \u0026amp; the prayers of others may be heard for Mr. Arnold: for years I have been praying for him \u0026amp; expect to continue doing so. how great has been the change in him to agree to aid in preaching the Gospel. Pray on for him \u0026amp; pray for more faith. You speak of your temptations- that you shall be a cast away: don't tolerate such an idea for a moment. God draws his sensible presence from us to try our faith. When a cloud comes between you and the sun do you fear that the sun will never appear again? I am well satisfied that you are a child of God, and that you will be saved in Heaven, therefore ever to dwell with the ransomed of the Lord. So you must not doubt. The Natural Sun may never return to the view of the child of God when once concealed by an intervening cloud but the Sun of Righteousness will. But there is one very essential thing to the child of God who would enjoy the comforts of religion \u0026amp; that is he or she must live in accordance with the law of God- must have no will but his- Knowing the path of duty, must not hesitate for a moment, but at once[?] walk in it. Jesus says my yoke is easy \u0026amp; my burden is light \u0026amp; this is true, if we but follow him in the prompt discharge of every duty, but we mustn't hesitate a moment about doing our[?] duty under all circumstances as soon as it is made known to us \u0026amp; we should always seek by prayer to be taught our duty.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIf temptations are presented, you must not think that you are committing sin in consequence of having a sinful thought- The Savior thought a sinful thought of worshipping Satan, what could be more abhorrent to a Christian's feeling than such a thought. But such thoughts become sinful if we derive pleasure from them, we must abhor them if we would prevent our sinning. The Devil inputs sinful ideas into our minds to disrupt our peace \u0026amp; to make us sin \u0026amp; it is our duty to see by prayer \u0026amp; watchfulness that we are not defiled by them.\n    \nGod has done great things; astonishing things for you \u0026amp; your family. Don't doubt his eternal love for you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 13th, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Niece,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have been desiring to answer your letter for some time, but have from various causes been prevented. I wish I could see you with me again in Lexington, but as I don't expect to have that pleasure this spring, I hope to see you in Beverly next summer. In regard to those little histories of which you spoke, I will try \u0026amp; get Mr. Thomas to take a couple of them to you as a present. They may keep you reading until you have an opportunity of purchasing yours. Send to Harper \u0026amp; Brother, New York \u0026amp; I think if you will write to them beforehand that they will let you have them a quarter lower that the retail price which was 60 cents. When I purchased mine he let me have them at 45 cents, as I purchased a number of Books and I think he will do the same now. I don't like to ask Mr. Preston to carry anything, as he will probably not be able to take everything which he wants of his own, in consequence of his being on horseback \u0026amp; leaving home for several months \u0026amp; possibly for a year.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour Aunt will attend to your request. I am sorry to learn that Mr. Chenoweth's health has failed: but hope that he may soon be restored. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWe have had very wet weather here during the present week, but I think that it is probably about over.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour Aunt joins me in love to you all. She spoke of writing to day, but as I wanted to answer your letter she consented to postpone hers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou must write to me often.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour affectionate Uncle\u003cbr\u003e\nThomas.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am gratified to see from your letter that you are so much pleased with Mr. Preston as a preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore \u0026amp; Ohio R. R. Telgraph\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBy Telegraph\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDated H. Ferry April 30, 1861\u003cbr\u003e\nTo Jas. M. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn ordinance equalizing taxation onproperty throughout the sate of Virginia passed the convention of this twenty seventh inst (27th). Let papers publish.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nCol. Commanding\u003cbr\u003e\nat Harpers Ferry\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCharge 25 cts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision Head Qrts.\u003cbr\u003e\nHarpers Ferry\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 5th, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eColonel,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe object of this letter is to request that you will look our for the interests of Massie, McDonald, and Cunnningham, they are all valuable officers. Though I recommended Massie to the Governor soon after my arrival here, yet at that time I didn't know his full worth. He is an invaluable staff officer, and I should greatly regret to lose him. I hope that you may find it consistent with the interest if Public Service to give him a Lieutenant Coloneley of the Inspector Generals Department.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcDonald and Cunningham both prefer the Corps of Engineers (Regular Service).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am colonel,\u003cbr\u003e\nVery Respectfully yours.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTo\u003cbr\u003e\nCol. F. H. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\nMember of Council of State\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarper's Ferry\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 25th, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGovernor,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe object of this letter is to state that Mr. W. S. H. Baylor, late Colonel of the Augusta regiment has qualities which would make him a valuable Colonel if an opportunity were offered for their development. During the insubordination at this place, which resulted from depriving the works of their field and general offices, Mr. B. instead of at once going to Richmond to advance his personal interests, remained here until he succeeded in quelling the insubordination in his Regiment, and I was forcibly impressed with the influence which he exerted over his men. He possesses fine qualities for an officer and consequently feels deeply that the other Colonels were reinstated whilst he was only appointed a Major. I am well satisfied from what I know of him personally, that he would as a colonel, be an ornament to the Service.\u003cbr\u003e\nI am Governor, your Obdt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nCol. Va. Vols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJany. 2d, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMajor,\u003cbr\u003e\nI am much obliged to you for the nice lemons you have sent me.\nIssue one day's rations of Hd. Bd. As you suggest.\nI am glad to see that you are so well supplied.\nYou disappointed not only me but the Staff by not dining with us on Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have been concerned about your health, as I hear that you do not look so well as usual. I hope that you will take special care of your health.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRespectfully yours,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\nLt. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHear Quarters Valley Dist.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnger's Store Jany. 13, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe enemy have evacuated Romney, leaving part of their stores behind.\u003cbr\u003e\nRespectfully you Obdt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl. Comd.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl. J. E. Johnston\u003cbr\u003e\nComd. Dept. of N. Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester\u003cbr\u003e\nFeby 11th 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Doctor\u003cbr\u003e\nYour very kind and Christian letter respecting my proposed withdrawal from Field Service has been received, and be assured that it met with a cordial reception. My desire to serve our cause is undiminished, but I am in active service not because it is more congenial to my taste, but from a sense of duty. The moment that my services are not required in the field I desire to return to the Institute.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter God had restored to us the county of Morgan East of the Big Capon River and the most valuable portion of Hampshire County, and was still driving the enemy from this Military District, the Secretary of War without consulting me upon the subject, sent an order to me stating that he has information, that Genl. Loring's command is in danger of being cut off, and directs me to order him back to Winchester immediately, thus unnecessarily abandoning to the enemy what had been restored to us. If such a policy as that was to be pursued by the Secretary at his desk far removed from the theatre of war, ruin must result to our cause, and I feel called upon to utter my strongest protest against such a ruinous policy, and this I designed doing by offering to resign, rather than be the willful instrument of carrying out a ruinous policy. So far as the secretary may have shown indignity to me personally, that is not a matter to be considered in times like the present. I am satisfied that my course was a good one for our cause, the effect that it may injuriously have in the estimation of men respecting me, is of but little moment.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI say it humbly but with the hope that you will live to see that my course has been what it should have been. I am every ready to remain in the field when I can have a prospect of being useful there. Pray that I may be useful.\nI am sincerely your friend\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester\u003cbr\u003e\nFeby 18th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral\u003cbr\u003e\nI have received information that there is below Washington another Brigade besides Sickles' and that they are provided with pontoon trains by which they can cross their Art. \u0026amp; other force in about four (4) hours and that they design doing so with the night at three or four different points, and that the first favorable night is the time fixed upon. That the crossing is to be followed by the reoccupation of Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe 1st Tennessee leaves for Knoxville at dawn tomorrow morning. Would have left this morning, but I thought it best not to move until something could be heard respecting the time when the cars could receive them, as the weather has been very bad, and the troops are comfortable in their present position, \u0026amp; are within a day's march of Strasburg. Tomorrow at 10 o'clock A.M. the 1st Georgia will leave, and the Regiments for Genl Humes will move in time for their R. R. transportation. As there is no evidence of an immediate move on this place, I do not attach much importance to the information respecting the crossing of the Potomac below you, but have felt it my duty to make mention of it. The information is that the crossing is to be at night. The troops for Manassas can leave at any time via Snicker's Gap; as the boats now there will transport 250 Inft. per trip, but unless I receive further instructions from you, I will keep them as you directed until after the Regiments for the Virginia District leave.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRespectfully your Obt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWinchester, VA.\u003cbr\u003e\nFebruary 18th 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJ. J. Jackson Major Gen. Comdg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReports information concerning enemy's strenght \u0026amp; intended operations on lower Potomac. Departure of the troops of Genl. Loring's command.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester\u003cbr\u003e\n8.40 p.m. March 4/62\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral\u003cbr\u003e\nMy dispatch to Genl. Johnston of yesterday as well as today was important. Please let me now at once whether either of them was captured. I think that we had better send nothing more for the present via Snicker's Gap, but everything via Ashby's. I will keep a lookout for [Miss] Osborn. I will understand the [ ]1. The Yankees are in Smithfield which is about 6 miles west of Charles Town.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRespectfully your Obdt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl.\u003cbr\u003e\nBrig Genl. D. H. Hill\u003cbr\u003e\nComd C. S. Forces, Leesburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 7th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Colonel,\u003cbr\u003e\nI much regret that there should be an attempt at such foul aspirations against your character as named in your letter, which I received yesterday. On the 21st Inst. my mind was so occupied with the movement of troops during the Battle, that I observed but little of the minutia of individuals beyond what was necessary to see plans carried out. But so favorable was the impression of your conduct on my mind at the time of making out my report, when my memory was more fresh than at present, that I felt it was official duty to speak of you in terms of great praise. At the time of making out my report, I was suffering from my wound, and wrote but a short report, but all that is in it respecting yourself, is such testimony, as a meritorious officer successfully fighting for the Liberty of his country deserves. I see that I forwarded your report to Genl. Johnston and you had better get a copy of mine from him if you need it, as there might be a military impropriety in my sending you a copy. If the General hasn't got mine, request him to direct me to furnish him with a copy, or to furnish you with it either. But if you have any hesitation about making the request of the Genl. let me know, and I will send you a copy of the report so far as it relates to you. I did not retain a copy of your Report.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eToday I will commence in a quiet way gathering up such facts and names as may be of use to you, should there be any occasion for them. Anything I can do, you must depend upon me for as it will be both a duty and pleasure to send you.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour daughter, Mrs. [?] and Mrs. Jackson left here in the same stage on last Tuesday. Sandy is recovering from a very severe cold.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour much attached friend,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHd. Qrs. Valley District\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Mt. Jackson March 20th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Colonel,\u003cbr\u003e\nAs Lt. Col. Grisby was on furlough when I last wrote to you, my second letter has been postponed until his return. I sent for him today, and he states that he probably saw more of you during the Battle, and had more to say to you, than any other officer; and that you behaved as bravely as an officer should, and appears to have been impressed with your coolness and courage, and speaks of your conduct in high terms, and says that with the exception McLachlin d of the time when you went to the rear \u0026amp; hitched your horse, that you were forward with your battery.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcLachlin does not appear to recollect much respecting you during the engagement as he states that his attention was given to his pieces, and that is very natural, I know that I observed but little of individuals except as duty brought me in contact with them. Though he says that you were with the leading piece when the battery went forward on the line of battle, and that his his opinion is that just before the piece went to the rear, you gave direction respecting the firing.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eShould you have Brockenbrough Court Marshaled, I would advise you to have Grisby summoned as a witness. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVery Truly your friend\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHd. Qrs. Valley Dist.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 16th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMrs. M. K. Langhorne,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour note respecting you brave son has been recd. and I hasten to say that you may rest assured that I will give special attention not only to his exchange when an opportunity offers but also to his unfortunate comrades.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYours sincerely,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHd. Qrs. V. Dist.\u003cbr\u003e\nBig Spring\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 18th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMaj. Genl. F. H. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\nSupt. Va. Mil. Inst.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you can possibly spare Colonel Williamson for a week or ten days, I hope that you will give him a leave of absence for the purpose of assisting me professionally.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am General your obdt. servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHd. Qts. at Swift Run Gap\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 28, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMaj. Genl. F. H. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\nSupt. V. M. Institute\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have an important movement in contemplation and I regret to trouble you again when the subject of letting Col. Williamson join me for a few days; but if you can possibly do so, I hope that you will let him leave immediately upon the receipt of this, and join me with all possible dispatch. Should he come, let him on reaching Staunton call on Major A. W. Harman for relays of horses in order that he may reach this point or wherever it may be in the shortest time.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy prayer is that the proposed undertaking will receive God's blessing for without it I can do nothing.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eShould you be able to grant my request, you may rest assured that I will not retain the Colonel longer than necessary and should you desire his services at any time before the completion of his work, you have but to notify me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI send herewith authority for him to impress horses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am General your obedt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHead Quarters May 3rd, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSpec. Orders\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. 214\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMaj. Gen. F.H. Smith having brought the Corps of Cadets of the Va. Mil. Inst. into the field, Quartermasters, Commissaries, and Ordinance Officers will furnish him all necessary supplies from their respective Departments.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBy Order\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Gen. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nA.S. Pendleton\u003cbr\u003e\nA. A. A. G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNear Harrisonburg\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 19th, 1862\u003cbr\u003e\nHon. A. R. Boteler\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Sir,\u003cbr\u003e\nAccording to my promise I notify you that I am going down the Valley. But I can not say that I would advise to come on as my movements mat not be such as would enable you to visit your home. Should you feel at liberty to join me, I hope that you will do so at your earliest convenience.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhat is the prospect of having Lt. Cols. J. R. Jones \u0026amp; A. Snead appointed Brig. Generals.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVery truly your friend\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHd. Qtrs. Valley District\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 29, 1862\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor Genl. F. H. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\nSupt. Va. Mil. Institute\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nI am very grateful to you for your cooperation. Please call on the proper Departments at Staunton for transportation and Subsistence. When I get a tent or room to write in you shall hear from me again.\nI am General, your obdt. Serv.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePort Republic\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 6, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Colonel,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have recommended Lt. Col. J. R. Jones late of the 33rd Regt. Va. Vols. For a Brigadier Generalcy. I greatly need his services as such, any thing you can do towards securing his appointment will be valuable service rendered to our cause. You may remember the part he bore in the capture of the arsenal at Apalachicola. To him was entrusted the quelling of the insurrectionary movement in this District last Spring and it was effected greatly to my satisfaction. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCol. J. goes to Richmond at my request. My recommendation of him sometime since was without his knowledge, and he is too modest a gentleman to do much in the way of pressing this matter as it affects him personally(?), and I therefore trust that this will do it for him. Please introduce him to Hon. A. R. Boteler, who has already taken steps towards securing the appointment.\nRemember me very kindly to the Governor.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVery truly your friend,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGordonsville\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 20th, 1864\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Doctor,\u003cbr\u003e\nYours of the 9th instant has been received, but was not handed to me by Mr. [?].  If I see an opening for an army appointment for him, I will try and secure it but I fear that no such appointment will be secured without the recommendation of the Colonel or other officers of a regiment where his services may be desired.  If he can secure such a recommendation it will most certainly secure the appointment.  I am glad that he has come, and I will talk with Major Dabney respecting him, with the hope that the Major may be the means under God of increasing his usefulness.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFor our prayer accept my warmest thanks, and I trust that you, and all our Christian people will with increased [?] with God implore his blessing upon our cause.  He can give us victory, and crown us with complete success, and He alone can.  My trust is in Him, and in Him along, and unto His name be all the glory for every success and every blessing.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGive my kindest regards to Mrs. White and all the family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour much attached friend,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite Oak Bridge\u003cbr\u003e\nJuly 10th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nYours of this date has been received. I send you a copy of the order for falling back. There are no infantry that I am aware of in front of you this morning. If no instructions have reached you, I would, if in your place, move off to your position near Williamsburg road. I expect to leave here this evening about 3 o' clock.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStuart is still in front. I saw Capt. Rufus Barring yesterday. He says that his youngest child if dangerously ill.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRespectfully,\u003cbr\u003e\nT.J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJuly 31st, 1862\u003cbr\u003e\nMy dear Doctor,\u003cbr\u003e\nI am very grateful to you for your prayers to God for the success of the operation which God has entrusted to me. Please continue to pray for me and for the success of the troops entrusted to me. It cheers my heart to think that many of God's people are praying to our very kind Heavenly Father for the success of the army to which I belong. Without God's blessing I look for no success, and for every success my prayer is, that all the glory may be given unto Him to whom it is properly due. If people would but give all the glory to God, and regard his creatures as but unworthy instruments, my heart would rejoice. Alas too frequently the praise is bestowed upon the creature. Whilst we must not forget the superior importance of spiritual victories, yet I trust that you will under God's direction do what you can in securing the prayers of His people for the success of our arms, especially for the success of them which are entrusted to me, an unworthy servant, but who desires to glorify His name even in my present military calling. My trust is in God for success. Praying for a continuation of your usefulness I remain your much attached friend\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Maggie\u003cbr\u003e\nIn haste I drop you a line in answer to your letter of Oct.3d. I regret not having a position to which propriety Mr. Estill can be assigned. The best opening that I see for him is to secure an appointment as an ordnance officer. There are to be 70 appointed after being examined by a board upon their qualifications. Harry Estill is among the number. It appears to me that his brother Charles ought to pass examination by giving attention to the subject.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am much obliged to you for your kindness. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI deeply sympathize with you all in the death of dear Willie. He was in my first Sabbath school class where I became attached to him when he was a little boy. I had expected to have him as one of my aid de camps but God in his providence has ordered otherwise.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRemember me very kindly to Col. Preston \u0026amp; all the family.\u003cbr\u003e\nAffectionately your brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNear Gordonsville\u003cbr\u003e\nAug 7th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nI am much obliged to you for giving Cadet Morrison a leave of absence. Should you not receive from his father a letter within the prescribed time requesting that his son's resignation be accepted, I respectfully request that you will accept it upon this my application.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am General yr obdt servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 am Bristow\u003cbr\u003e\n27 Augt 62\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nPermit me to congratulate you upon the brilliant success with which God has blessed you.  You deserve promotion. The 12 Geo. \u0026amp; 15th Ala. Regt. have been ordered to you this morning.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIf you have commissary stores enough please send 5000 rations to Genl. Ewell at Bristow as soon as you can get transportation.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am Genl yr obdt servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSharpsburg\u003cbr\u003e\nSept 16th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMiss Fairfield,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have received the nice breakfast for which I am indebted to your kindness.  Please accept my grateful appreciation of you hospitality.\nVery sincerely yours,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHd Qrs V. Dist Sept. 22nd, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nI respectfully recommend that Corporal Jas. P. Smith of the Rockbridge Artillery be appointed Aid de Camp and directed to report to me for duty. As 1st Lt. G. G. Junkin has resigned I desire Mr. Smith to be his successor. He has been acting as A. D. C. since the 20th instant and I respectfully request that his appointment be dated accordingly.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am General your most obdt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl.\u003cbr\u003e\nHd. Qrs. V. Dist. Oct. 15th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRevoking approval of Maj. Genl. D. H. Hill recommendation of Col. D. K. McBeal for a Brigadier Generalcy.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHd. Qrs. A. N. Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOctober 16th, 1862\u003cbr\u003e\nResptly forwarded\u003cbr\u003e\nBy order of Genl. R. E. Lee\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClarke County Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOct. 30th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Doctor,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour kind and Christian letter of the 16th inst, with the accompanying resolution have been received, I write this note to thank you for having so effectually complied with my request, and to ask that your prayers and Christian efforts be continued as before requested, My trust is in God, and it is a great comfort to know that he answers prayer. I am very thankful to our kind Heavenly Father for restoring you to health. I hope that both your sons if not entirely well at present soon will be.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour much attached friend\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDec. 7th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDear Genl,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have not yet found the sermon by Bishop Elliott of which mention was made when with you last. But I send herewith another of his sermons which I hope you will after reading forward to some friend in order that it may under God's blessing accomplish much good. The part marked on the 19th \u0026amp; 20th pages comes up to my idea of what is the very reasonable \u0026amp; most important duty and high privilege of our people at this time.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe sermon was given me by Mrs. Brent of Winchester last winter or early in March and has not been sent out among the troops as all religious matter should.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSincerely your friend\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHd. Qrs. 2d. Corps A. N.Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nDec. 8th, 1862\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl,\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen you last wrote I presume that Mount Mass. \u0026amp; Hop Yard were not picketed for want of time after Genl. E. received the order, but before [now] I expect that the pickets are in position. I wish that you and Genl. E. would arrange the picketing dividing the work between the two divisions proportionally\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have written to Genl. Lee for the purpose of having a [c?] picket at Dickinson's crossing.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am Genl. Yr. obdt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nLt. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHd Qrs. 2d Corps, A. N. Va.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMajor,\u003cbr\u003e\nCol. Crutchfield is very desirous of having a commissary for my reserve Art. The object of this note is to ascertain whether you have one that can be assigned there. Who have you at Milford Depot?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIf you have no commissary to spare for the purpose, and you know of a suitable person I wish you would recommend him and send the recommendation through these Hd. Qrs. How would Campbell do? What I desire you to do is to recommend the most worthy if one is to be appointed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCan one commissary attend to the duties at Milford Depot and also to seeing that the Arty. wants?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTake care of yourself \u0026amp; when you feel like taking a long ride, come down and see me.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRespectfully your obdt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nLt. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy dear sister Isabella,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter of the 15th respecting Genl. Hill was received yesterday. My first step was to try and arrange things so that he would remain with this Army; but after several interviews with him and also with Genl. Lee, I became satisfied that it would be impolite to insist on his remaining. Genl. Lee manifested to great interest in Genl. Hill, and a great desire that he should not resign. He \u0026amp; I took the same view as yourself respecting his feelings after being out of service a while, and we both thought it best that he should be ordered to Richmond where he could be ordered to duty else where \u0026amp; to some position where he could have more comforts than with this company or he given a leave to go home as circumstances might justify. It appears that the War Department took a similar view. The last news received from the Dept. was that his resignation would not be accepted at present but if necessary, a leave of absence granted. I am probably wrong in saying that this Course was determined on by the War Dept. What I should have said, is, that Genl. Lee who has returned from Richmond told me that he had so recommended and I am well satisfied that his recommendation has not been departed from.  Genl. Hill has probably explained to you before this, the causes which induced him to leave here. I tried to remove what I could influence, but was not successfull. For his services the Country owes him a lasting debt of gratitude. My prayer is that he will continue in the service until the war terminates, and that our Heavenly Father will give him success. And that his health and strength will not be so over taxed in the future as it had been in the past.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe subject of his leaving the army gave me great concern. I did not like to take any steps which would be distasteful to him. Though I thought he ought to go to Richmond, yet as he expressed his desire not to leave if a battle was about to take place, and as one might be fought any day. So far as I knew, I felt a hesitancy about doing anything which would separate him from his division in case of an action.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl. Lee proposed that he should take a leave of absence, and return to his division in the Spring, but Genl. Hill did not accept of it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThough the case has been such as to give anxiety to you, Genl. Lee \u0026amp; myself, I am satisfied that Our God will over rule it for good. For He causes all things to work together for good to them who love Him. If the Genl. is at home when this reaches you, please give my love to him. Joseph, Robert and Maj. Ewing[?] are well. I have not seen Mr. Barrington for nearly two months. Give love to the children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate brother,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorbyn's Farm\u003cbr\u003e\nCaroline Co. Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeby 11th, 1863\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Captain,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter of the 5th instant has been received, and your request will receive special attention. I am not sanguine of success, but an available opportunity may occur.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI regret to heat of the continued delicate health of Mrs. B. \u0026amp; child. Joseph Morrison has gone home to see his mother who is seriously ill. Capt. Avery had also gone on leave of absence of 25 days.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl. Hill has been assigned to duty in N.C.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMr. Irwin \u0026amp; Sis with their children were at Cottage Home at last account. I hope that they will be there when Anna \u0026amp; Paul arrive there.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eShould you come near me. I hope that you will not pass by without calling.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVery truly yours,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. Genl. Stuart has arrived since the foregoing and he desires getting you appointed on His Military Court of which he has the promise. Say nothing about this, as the court is not yet secured.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHd. Qrs. 2d Corps A. N. V.\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 23d, 1863\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have learned officially this evening, that Mr. Col. Wm. R. Cox 2d N.C. Regt. \u0026amp; Judge Advocate of the General Court Martial for the trial of Brig. Genl. J. R. Jones is absent and will not return until the 2d of April. Under these circumstances I would respectfully recommend that Col. D.B. Penn of the 7th Louisiana Regt. be appointed Judge Advocate of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying papers were returned to me today by Col. W. P. Bynum of the 2d N. C. I. One of the envelopes was opened by him under the impression that the package concerned his Regt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am Genl. your obdt. Servt.\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nLt. Gen.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nLt. Genl.\u003cbr\u003e\nHd. Qrs. 2d Corps A.N.V.\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 23, 1863\u003cbr\u003e\nRecommending that Col. B. D. Penn 7th La. Regt. be appointing Judge Advocate by the Genl. C. Martial for the trial of Brig. Genl. J. R. Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNear Fredericksburg, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 15th, 1863\u003cbr\u003e\nMessrs. Mitchell \u0026amp; Tyler\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGentlemen,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour note of the 11th instant informing me that you have not only repaired my watch but also replaced the indistinct gold dial by a white one, gratuitously has been received.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe object of this note is to thank you for your kindness, and to say that not only is the watch thoroughly repaired; but that I regard its usefulness materially enhanced by the new dial.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI am gentlemen,\u003cbr\u003e\n[Signature missing/cut out from letter at unknown date]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7.45 A. M.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour dispatch of 6. A. m. has been recd. I have sent a scouting party down the road you are on for the purpose of communicating with you.  The party has taken 2 prisoners who report back of a regt. In rifle [?] in the wood.  I have ordered a force to the wood for the purpose of clearing it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRespectfully,\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. Genl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor,\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease forward the above by telegraph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI hope to get you a Colonelcy.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYours truly\u003cbr\u003e\nT. J. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nMaj. 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Please write to me soon. My health is as good as usual. During my furlough I was made an officer consequently my duties are lighter than usual. You may rest assured of my ....(section of letter missing)","....what I have formerly... \nfriend \u0026 brother \nThos. Jackson","...difficulty in obtaining them from the post office on account of another cadet's name being Thomas. R. Jackson.","I am at present living in a room by myself my room mate having resigned in consequence of his father's ill health. The weather has been extremely cold \u0026 stormy here for the last few days though at present it is moderating. My studies for the approaching June examination will include Optics Mechanics Astronomy Magnetism \u0026 Chemistry together with drawing. I expect to commence taking exercises in riding in a day or two. At the examination last I rose in each of department of my studies.","A few days since I was called upon to pay the last token of my respect to a friend \u0026 fellow classmate in whom were combined both shining talents \u0026 the characteristics of a gentleman. His death was much lamented by his class mates who a few days subsequent to his death assembled \u0026 appointed a committee to attend to the erection of a monument to his memory. My health is at present as good as usual \u0026 I remain your well wishing brother \nT.J. Jackson","U.S.M.A. Aug 2nd 1845 \nDear Sister \nActuated by a sense of duty I proceed to writing you a few lines hoping that they may find you enjoying the blessings of health and prosperity generally which I have some reason to expect.","You may infer that I am well and enjoying myself very well considering that I am deprived of the blessings of a home the society of the friends of my child-hood the cordial welcome of relatives and above all the presence of an only sister. Times are now far different from what they once were. Once I was in my native state at my adopted home none to give there mandates none for me to obey but as I chose surrounded by my playmates and natives all apparently eager to promote my happiness. But those were the days of my youth they have fled never again to return. They have been succeeded by days of quite a different aspect they have brought forth manhood with all its cares.","I have before me two courses either of which I may chose in case that I am blessed with health and long life they are widely different in their natures and consequences. The first I may say would be to follow the profession of arms the second that of a civil pursuit as law. If I should adopt the first I could live independently \u0026 surrounded by friends whom I have all ready made have no fear of want, my pay would be be fixed. The principal thing I would have to attend to would be futurity. If I adopt the latter I presume that I would still find plenty of friends but my exertions would have to be great in order to acquire a name. This course is most congenial to my taste and consequently I expect to adopt it after spending a few years in pursuing the former.","I have forgotten the contents of my former letter consequently I will mention my standing as it exists at present . In Drawing it is 59th, in Chemistry 25th, in general standing 20th, in Philosophy 11th, in conduct 1st. There are 60 members in my class at present nineteen above me and forty below me.","I propose on coming to see my friends and yourself in July next.","A member of the Corps was drowned a few days since his body was recovered about 5 days subsequent to the fatal stroke and interred with the honors of war. I had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was a youth of promise stood high in his class and bid fair for long life. The news must have inflicted a sore wound on the hearts of his parents for he certainly was a favorite child. The corps is at present in mourning for him.There have been a number of distinguished men on the point for some time back among whom was Major General Scott. Many visitors favour us with calls among them are a number of ladies but they are not so fair as the daughters of western Virginia.","Write to me frequently as your brother \nT.J. Jackson","West Point U.S.M.A. Nov. 25th 1845 \nDear Sister \nIt has been but a few moments since I had the pleasure of receiving your affectionate \u0026 sister like letter with it came the blended feelings of satisfaction sorrow and remorse. Satisfaction to think that I still have an existence in the heart of an amiable and admired sister. Sorrow because of your delicate health. Remorse for the misfortunes of an uncle who has been to me a true friend.","As to your health it is my sincere wish that you may again recover it and of which I continue to live in hopes. My constitution as well as your own has received a severe shock but I believe is gradually recovering from its debilitated state. My exercises this year with the broad sword as well as the small are well calculated to strengthen the chest \u0026 expand the muscles so that I have some reason to believe that they will have the desired effects of restoring me to perfect health. And I hope that the same kind providence which has preserved us as the remnant of a family up to the present period will again favor us with an interview although in its wisdom it has marked out for us (at least for a period) widely different spheres of action and different places of abode. But I look forward with no small degree of satisfaction to the period when my circumstances will allow me to settle down near you \u0026 among my relatives in order to share with yourselves the ineffable pleasures of domestic circles. For your kind advice, and well wishes, you have my hearty thanks.","Since my last letter I have been transferred to the first section in Ethics \u0026 I think that I have probably a mark in it which will place me among the first five in my class in this science \u0026 which I consider as preferable to any other in the course.","There is a young gentleman here by the name of Withers who is from the south he has told me that his father was formerly of Virginia \u0026 that he has relatives still living there \u0026 that one of them who is a doctor visited his father two or three years since.This youth is an associate of mine \u0026 I would be glad to know whether or no he is a relative of mine which I could do probably if I knew the given name of doctor Withers of Fauquier who I know visited the south sometime previous to my coming here. If you recollect the time of his passing through Weston as well as his name I would be glad if you would insert them in your next provided it will be convenient to you though I do not wish you to put yourself to the least trouble on that account as I can obtain them otherwise.","It is probable that you think hard of me because of my not writing more frequent. But I hope that the strict requirements of many duties as well as want of information \u0026 [_____] will prove a partial if not a complete excuse. Give my respects to Mr. Arnold \u0026 rest assured of my immutable attachment.","...is a little excitement owing to the proximity of Furlough \u0026 graduation.","I have been expecting a letter from you in answer to my last but not knowing what might have occurred I have deemed it best to attempt another hoping that it will meet with better success than the former. [Futile?] may be the effort and feeble it must be [missing word or words] -ation that I but seldom turn my atten[tion] [missing word or words] elegance of [missing]. I hope that you will [missing] it to pass unnoticed. Thought it be divested of ev[ery] artificial merit yet it [be possessed of] a natural....","Rumor appears to indicated a rupture between our government \u0026 that of the Mexican. If such should be the case the probability is that I will be ordered to join the army of occupation immediately \u0026 if so I will hardly see home until after my return \u0026 the next letter that you will receive from me may be dated Texas or Mexico. But be the decre[e?] [missing] all knowing God as they may I hope that [missing] [s]hall ever continue to love you with a [missing]..... \nT. J. Jackson","On Board the James L. Day \nSeptember 22d 1846","Dear Uncle \nI have often thought of writing to you but have deferred it until the present which is the latest news which I will be able of give you previous to leaving the United States. I found after arriving at Fort Columbus that Capt Taylor had left that post from that place. I proceeded to Fort Hamilton where he had taken up his quarters. Leaving there about ten days afterward, I traveled by land about 410 miles to Pittsburgh at which place I embarked on board the steam boat Suatara which conveyed me to Cincinnati. From that city I came to New Orleans on board the steamer Hendrik Hudson. I have just left New Orleans Barracks and am now being transported to Point Isabell which I expect to reach in about 2 or 3 days. I am at present with Captain Taylor (who is a Virginian and a very fine man) 27 men and 84 horses. The principal part of the company is in Mexico at present. I belong to a company of light Artillery which is frequently called flying artillery. In an action if all the officers of the company should be well I will have to carry dispatches being unfortunately too low to have a command. It is possible that before this time General Taylor has had another battle. If he has not already had one it is thought by men of experience that he will have before entering Monterey.","I sent uncle a few days since tell him if it is not there it to Clarksburg and tell (the merchant) that I wish him to give for it. It will be more to him than. (Note: the sentence contains several words that have been blacked out with ink, thus making the full meaning difficult to determine)","The weather here is more pleasant than it was in the north before I left there. The city of New Orleans is very healthy and there is no yellow fever in it at present. I am enjoying comparatively good health at present and I do not believe that I have the liver complaint but am under the impression that the disease is neuralgic.","Give my respects to my friends including your family of course and write to me as soon as you [can] ascertain where to direct your letter.","T. J. Jackson \nP.S. I have arrived in sight of Point Isabel Texas and am now at anchor in a strong gale. The news came aboard yesterday that General Taylor would be ready for a battle on yesterday. The intelligence was by letter from Col. Whiting. I expect soon to start up the Rio Grande by steam for the purpose of joining the main body of the army as soon as possible.","TJJ","Point Isabel Texas \nSept 25th/46","Dear Sister: \nI arrived in this port last evening and purposed on writing to you before closing my eyes in sleep but I was prevented from executing my purpose by the impossibility of procuring an idle pen. I have availed myself of this opportunity of writing in particular as it may be the last favorable one for days to come as in this country letters are generally transmitted from one person to another through the kindness of a third person or the quartermasters. How I shall be able to get this to New Orleans I can not say but it must be through one of these channels. There are at present about one hundred vessels in port, some of which I presume will soon sail for New Orleans.","It is useless for me to attempt to give a detailed account or narrative of occurrences since I last parted with you but suffice it to say that I arrived home on the following Monday and on the succeeding Wednesday received orders to report without delay to Capt. Francis Taylor and the following day in compliance with my orders bid farewell to my uncle's family and proceeded to Fort Columbus but on arriving there ascertained that he had left. On receiving this information I proceeded to Fort Hamilton where I found him. From that post in connection with Capt. Taylor thirty men and forty horses I took up march for this place. After traveling upwards of 400 miles by land we reached Pittsburgh where we took water and have finally arrived here after a March of about 36 days.","Whilst I was in Clarksburg I learned that Mr. McWilliams was still in your house and unable to pay rent for it and I was advised to consult Burtin Despard. He told me that the house could be cleared of its occupants in a short time but that it might cost about fifteen dollars to effect it and if Mr. Arnold should desire him that he would attend to it. And if I had to employ any one he should have the preference in as much as he would in my opinion effect it in a shorter time than any other attorney in Clarksburg. The lot which you were speaking of purchasing he told me that in his opinion you could not get a good title for it if you should purchase it because it is already covered by three deeds of trust. Any further information upon the subject can be obtained by applying to Mr. Despard.","I have not yet landed but an officer of the Quartermasters Department has been aboard and stated that General Taylor had observed that he would be ready for another battle by yesterday. This news came by letter from Col. Whiting. Whether the Battle came off or not I can not say.","I belong to K company 1st Artillery which to use the common phrase is a flying company of Artillery. I could say much more but I am writing in a strong gale of wind and where things are all confusion. I am in hopes of starting up the Rio Grande tomorrow and on reaching General Taylor as soon as possible. I wish you to write to me soon directing your letter to Lieut T.J. Jackson, Comp K, 1st Artillery, Army of Occupation Mexico. It may reach me but not with certainty. My health is better than it has been for some time. Give my respects to the good people of Beverly they still occupy a high place in my esteem especially your amiable husband whose kindness as well as yours has been indelibly written on my heart and memory.","T.J. Jackson","Dear Sister \nI now send you the long delayed letter and hope that you will pardon my procrastination since I last wrote to you. I have been at Matamoras Camargo Monterey and Saltillo and the intermediate towns. At present I can not conveniently give you a general idea of the portions of Mexico which have fallen under my observation but hope to do so at some future day when things are more settled than at present and I also purpose on writing to you more frequently.","It would have [afforded] me much pleasure to have been with the gallant and victorious General Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista in which he has acquired laurels as imperishable as he history which shall record the invasion of Mexico by our victorious armies. But I was ordered away from Saltillo in January last and I believe for the best inasmuch as I am now with the most important portion of the army and on the most important line of operations.","I am now encamped on the road leading from Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico. Our troops landed about two miles from the former city on the ninth inst and on the same night were fired on by the Mexicans. On the following day we commenced surrounding the city and operating against it. The operations after the [investment] was completed consisted principally in bombarding and cannonading which were continued until not only the city but the castle of San Juan Dulloa agreed to surrender. The capitulation occurred yesterday. The terms are that all the public property falls into our hands, the troops march out under the condition of not serving against us during the present war unless exchanged. The troops marched out yesterday and surrendered their arms and we took possession immediately. This capitulation has thrown into our hands the strong hold of this republic and being a regular [siege] in connection with other circumstances must in my opinion excel any military operations known in the history of our country. I approve of all except allowing the enemy to retire that I can not approve of in as much as we had them secure and could have taken them prisoners of war unconditionally.","Our loss is not accurately known nor that of the enemy either yet but in my estimation ours can not exceed twenty men in killed, we lost only two captains (Capt Vinton of the artillery and Capt Alburtis of the infantry). I have been in the city and was much surprised at its strength. It is surrounded on the land side by a wall about 10 feet high and a series of forts and on the other side is protected by the castle.","You asked me whether I belonged to General Worth's division. I had the honor of being in it so long as it existed but it has been broken up during the past siege. I was part of the time with him and part of the time with General Twigs. Whilst I was at the advanced batteries a cannon ball came in about five steps of me. I presume that you think my name ought to appear in the papers but when you come to consider the composition of our army you will entertain different views. Its composition is such that those who have independent commands only are as a general rule spoken of for instance Ridgely May [Bra--] Duncan Ringold Smith all commanded companies. If an officer wishes to distinguish himself he must remain long in service until he obtains rank then he obtains the praise not only for his efforts but for the efforts of the officers and men under him. That portion of praise which may be due to me must of course go to those above me or be included in the praise given to the army.","My health is extremely good. I probably look better than I have for years. I expect to remain in Mexico for the remainder of the war and expect to move forward with the leading Brigade. I expect to be promoted in a short time to a second lieutenancy. This will probably occasion me to leave the light battery but it will give me more rank which is of the greatest importance in the army.","Remember me in the warmest terms to Mr. Arnold and all my other friends. I rejoice at your prosperity and hope and doubt not that it will continue. I hope soon to march forward towards the city of Mexico. Vera Cruz continues healthy. I intend writing soon and more frequently as my feelings incline me to and as a brother ought. Your last letters coming in such quick succession served as a just rebuke but my means for writing are poor. Even now I am using a box for a chair and my camp bedstead as a writing desk and think myself comfortably situated. You have all the conveniences necessary and I hope that you will use them to write often to one who esteems you above all.","Camp near Vera Cruz Mexico \nMarch 30th 1847","Sir: \nHaving in compliance with written instructions from Capt Francis Taylor 1st Arty performed the duties of QrMaster from the 14th of August 1846 to include the 22d of the same month and from the 16th of Oct to include the 28th of November of the same year. The above duty was performed whilst on march from Fort Hamilton NY to Monterey Mexico and I have the honor to request that I may be allowed the usual compensation for the same. \nVery respectfully","Your Obt Servt \nT. J. Jackson \nLt 1st Arty","Jalapa Mexico \nApril 22d 1847","Dear Sister \nI promised in my last that I would give you a more detailed account of Mexico in a subsequent letter. I will now endeavor to comply with that promise. In doing so I will first state in general terms that the portion of Northern Mexico which has fallen under my observation is mostly a vast barren waste cities excepted. There are but two seasons in Mexico wet \u0026 dry. In consequence of the drought there is but little vegetation in the north. A person in traveling through this sterile portion of country would not suppose that the country inhabitants were able to pay their taxes. But in the cities it is different. There wealth is frequently found one person residing in Saltillo is said to own a larger area of land than the state of New York.","But passing to the south the aspect of things change. You frequently {see} elegant buildings in the country. Genl Santa Anna owns between this place \u0026 Vera Cruz 5 beautiful houses and a tract of land about fifty five miles in length. The country in the south is very similar to our own. Whilst I was in Monterey my quarters were in the outskirts of the city having a large back lot attached which contained beautiful orange orchard. Also in this lot was a fine bathing establishment the dimensions being about 25 by 30 ft. Monterey is the most beautiful city which I have seen in the North of this distracted country.","About 50 miles farther west is Saltillo the capital of Coahuila. Its [height] is about 2000 feet above the level of Monterey on an inclined plane at the edge of the table lands. The houses are generally built of sun dried brick as are most of the houses in that region. The church is the most highly ornamented on the interior of any edifice which has ever come under my observation. On entering this magnificent structure we are struck with the gaudy appearance on every side but most especially the opposite end which appears to be gilded with gold. At the bottom is a magnificent silver altar and on each side are statues which can not fail to attract the attention of the astonished beholder. The music is of the highest character. The priests are robed in the most gaudy of apparel. The inhabitants take off their hats on approaching the church and do not replace them until past it. One day whilst I was near the building I observed a señora (lady) gradually approaching the door on another occasion I saw a female looking at a statue and weeping like a child. Such is the superstition of this race.","After obtaining a [limited] transportation for General Twigg's division it set forward for Jalapa on the road leading to the city of Mexico. But on arriving near Cerro Gordo we learned that General Santa Anna held the pass in force consequently we waited for reinforcements which finally arrived and on the 17nst we attacked the Mexicans but did not succeed in routing them completely until the 18th when we took some thousand prisoners and completely routed the remainder. We followed close on the retreating column until night and came near enough to give the retreating enemy a few shots from the battery. But they succeeded in effecting their escape for want of our dragoons. General Scott after disarming the prisoners allowed them to retire the officers on [parole]. But General La Vega who is again our prisoner refused to except of his and I presume that he will be sent back to the U.S. Our loss has been considerable but not known neither is the Mexican. General Santa Anna escaped but in his haste left us his carriage \u0026 together with some thousand dollars in specie.","General Twiggs' division has fought the battle. General Worth has again got a division but he did not get it into action owing to its being used as a reserve and General Twiggs' as the advance. Capt Taylor in his report to General Twiggs has spoken of me in very flattering terms. I am now in Jalapa which is situated about 60 miles from Vera Cruz and 195 from the city of Mexico. General Worth is now in advance and if there is any fighting at Perote he will be apt to distinguish himself. He will probably be in the vicinity of Perote tomorrow at farthest and possibly today. It is rumored here that the Mexicans are fortifying their capital if so then we may have the grand battle there. A Mexican officer came here last evening from the city of Mexico and stated that his father had written to him from San [Louis] stating that General Taylor was there \u0026 had met with no opposition.","I can say no more as I have just learned that the escort by which I wish to send this has started because I must mount my horse \u0026 over take it or miss a good opportunity. I am in better health than usual.","Jalapa, May 25th, 1847","Lovely Sister \nI have the mortification of being left to garrison the town of Jalapa. Capt Taylor used his influence to keep me with him in which event I should have gone forward. But [Col. Childs] who was made military governor of this place got General Scott to issue an order requiring me to join my company which was under the command of the governor. Not withstanding my present situation I have some hope of getting forward by-and-by when more troops get in from the states. But all this is with General Scott. I throw myself into the hands of an all wise God and hope that it may yet be for the better. It may have been one of [His] means of diminishing my excessive ambition and after having accomplished his purpose whatever it may be he then in his infinite wisdom may gratify my desire.","The army was to move at the time which I mentioned but General Scott concluded to disband the volunteers as their time had nearly expired and this so much diminished our force that we delayed the advance until a couple of days since. General Scott left on Sunday with an escort following in the wake of his troops. General Worth has been in Puebla for about 10 days. Santa Anna marched from Orezaba and commenced fortifying about half way between the cities of Puebla and Mexico but owing to some [cause] he relinquished it and marched into the capital left the army and is now in the presidential chair. As to his motives I cannot say anything further. But I suppose that he thinks that his influence will be more powerful there than elsewhere. The people here think him an infamous man. An election was held on the 15th for president and Herera was the successful candidate but will not take his seat for a few months yet.","I am in fine quarters and making rapid progress in the Spanish language and have an idea of making some female acquaintances shortly. I see many things here of interest by the way of ornament and fruits and wish that I only had an opportunity of sending some to you and Thomas. I well know that he would like to have a ranchero (Mexican) on horse back followed by some large dogs. I would be much pleased to hear from Wirt poor fellow?","Give my respects to your estimable husband. I want to hear whether the reports about Uncles Cummins \u0026 Edward are true. I think of you often and my heart more than once upbraided me for my neglect to you. But I feared to inform you of things as they were in this unholy land. Your Brother always.","T.J. Jackson","City of Mexico \nFeby 28th 1848","Dearest Sister \nThe mail came on the 26th and in vain I searched the post office thrice for a line from you and consequently sorrowfully commenced my letter to you but on leaving my desk for a few hours on business was agreeably surprised on my return to find your letter mysteriously placed on my table. And now whilst I recommence with joy inexpressible for tongue or pen at hearing of your life still being prolonged I am also most deeply affected with heartfelt sorrow at the words which say \"I may not live to receive your answer.\" But I hope that these words imply nothing beyond what they literally state. To God this is the earnest prayer of your brother. But if he in his great wisdom has afflicted you with disease incurable then may he in his infinite goodness receive you into his heavenly abode where though I should be deprived of you here in this world of care yet I should hope to meet with you in a land where care and sorrow are unknown there with a mother a brother a sister yourself and I hope a father to live in a state of felicity uncontaminated by mortality.","Let not this letter trouble you dearest sister for I could not write one of a different cast with a clear conscience when you speak to me so ominously. But do not be [deterred] by any cause from saying to me plainly that I am sick or that I am well for ambiguity in relation to you is very painful to me.","You appear to think hard of my not writing more frequently but I have not only written by every mail but on one occasion sent by a Spanish friend in [five]. I have embraced every opportunity to say to you that I am in such or such a state of health. But for the future the intention is to send the mail by escorts twice a month on the first and fifteenth so that you may expect to hear from me by every mail until I am ordered from this city which may and which may not be at all as I am in General Smith's brigade and he is governor of the city. I am first Lieutenant and belong to Capt. Taylor's Battery. I hope the war may soon terminate but do not entertain much hope although the terms of a treaty have been sent to Washington and at present an armistice is being made or has been concluded but as yet is not public. Santa Anna has asked of his government a passport for the purpose of leaving the country and it was granted to him on the 13th inst. But it is doubtful whether he will go as several of the states have expressed themselves favorably to him and [------------] has offered him an asylum.","If we both live I expect to see you. Do not allow my words about marrying in Mexico to disturb you. I have sometimes thought of staying here and again of going home. I have no tie in this country equal to you. You speak of my fine horse as in your opinion being rather extravagant but if an officer wishes to appear best he should appear well in everything. I bought the horse having plenty of money and need of [ ] and have since been offered three hundred and fifty dollars for him, that is a hundred and seventy more than I gave and can at any time get more than I gave. My pay whilst with Capt. Magruder was one hundred and four dollars per month and I expect it will soon be the same here but at present it is only about ninety so that I have plenty of money and am in the long run economical although it would not appear to you so as here everything is dear and with you cheap. I dress as a gentleman should who wishes to be received as such. I do not gamble nor spend my money as I think foolishly.","I am very desirous of peace as it may be better for the United States \u0026 it may give me an opportunity of again entering your hospitable house \u0026 having that sight most delightful of all other earthly ones that is of my sister. My health I think is improving in this country and at all events my knowledge of Spanish is. As I shall have a better idea when the mail will start hereafter I shall try and send you more interesting letters. Remember me to Mr. Arnold \u0026 friends in the warmest terms. Your brother.","\nT.J. Jackson","City of Mexico. March 23, 1848.","Dear Sister \nI have written a letter to Mr. Arnold and requested to be remembered to you in it but since finishing it I have concluded to send you one also. I received your letter of January 14th but the paper from Mr. Arnold did not come to hand but still I am as much obliged to him as though it had and trust that he will send others as they may have better success.","I thought at one time of writing a journal but I can not find the time as although I am usually up at six o'clock and retire to bed at ten and eleven still the day is not long enough. The morning hours I occupy in studies \u0026 business and the evening in a similar manner but generally taking a walk after dinner and sometimes a ride on the Passeo or elsewhere in the evening. The Passeo is a wide road on the south west of the city and about a half of a mile in length with a beautiful fountain in the center and is a place of fashionable resort. Families of wealth appear there in the carriages at sunset partly if not entirely for show. There is also a place of morning resort between the city and the Passeo called the Almeda which is a beautiful grove of about four hundred by six hundred yards and containing I think eight fountains. At the central one is celebrated the anniversary of Mexican independence and from this which is the largest beautiful walks diverge to the different outlets (the grove being surrounded by a wall). I purpose on riding to both these places this evening hoping to see something there more attractive than at home. When not on duty I generally pay a visit after supper or tea. Among those families which I visit are some of the first in the republic as Don Lucas Aleman Martinez del Rio and I also have the acquaintance of others of some distinction.","My studies are now principally directed to the formation of my manners and the rules of society and a more thorough knowledge of human nature and the latter I perceive from your letter meets with your approbation and I doubt not but that the former two objects will also as they are very important to a man's success in life. You will pardon me for the mistake I have made in turning the leaves of this sheet. But returning to my subject this country offers me greater advantages for acquiring graces than I will probably ever meet with again unless I should visit Europe. The book which I am studying is Lord Chesterfield's letters to his son translated into Spanish so that whilst I am obtaining his thoughts I am also acquiring a knowledge of the Spanish tongue. I have also purchased the work in English and after having read it in Spanish I then purpose on reading it in English. Subsequent to this I shall study Shakespeare's works which I purchased a few days since and then if I can obtain good histories I wish to devote some time to them.","If Uncle Cummins \u0026 Edward should leave Lewis I wish you would get Uncle Edward to box up my books which are in his possession and send them to you. I hope that you will try and write me a letter once a week. I should write more frequently to you if an opportunity offered of sending letters more than twice a month. Owing to my knowledge of the language of the country and the acquaintances which I have made I think that I pass my time more agreeably than the greater portion of the officers of the Army, but if your company could also be had I would spend my hours still more agreeably. My love to all enquiring friends. My health is as good if not better than usual. General Scott's case has been investigated. The charges against Col. Duncan were withdrawn. Also General Worth withdrew his against General Scott. General Pillow's case is now being investigated.","National Palace Mexico. April 10, 1848","Dear Sister \nAs three successive mails have arrived, without bringing a single letter from you, I am (and I think not without reason) uneasy about your health. As I do not know of any other reason but bad health which could have prevented your writing to a brother who is interested in everything that interests you. And I hope that if you have any regard for my peace of mind that you will write at least once every fortnight. If your health forbids your writing at any time, then get someone to write for you, if it should be but a dozen lines. I do not think that a regular mail has left this city, without carrying a letter for you from me.","The treaty has arrived from Washington, with its amendments. Many think that it will receive the ratification of this government. But some think that it will not. For my own part I hope it will. Mr. Sevier I presume will be here in a few days. At last dates from Queretaro there were wanting fifteen congressmen, and three senators to complete the quorum. We have received news here of a battle at [Chiguagua], in which we took fourteen pieces of artillery from the enemy. I am at present studying Humboldt's history of Mexico, in Spanish. The rain is quite abundant here at present and interferes somewhat with my evening visits. It is believed that our presence here is destroying the extreme superstition of this country. But not withstanding the influence of our presence, the natives still with uncovered heads drop on their knees, at the approach of the Archbishop's carriage; which is recognized by its being drawn by two spotted mules.","General Pillow's trial is not yet finished and the general opinion is that it will be terminated in the United States. We are told here that our people at home, think that the army do not wish to return from Mexico, but if such is the truth they are much mistaken. An expedition started a few days since, for [Popocatepitl] which is a volcanic mountain to the S.E. of and in full view of this city, and which still issues clouds of smoke at times. I should probably have gone my self, but as the temperature is so extremely low, resulting from the crest being capped with snow, I feared that my health might suffer.","In conformity with the armistice, the Mexicans have taken possession of their archives, and have resumed the civil administration of their government. Santa Anna at last news, was at his hacienda near Jalapa (Encerro) again bidding adieu to his country. Whilst at his hacienda he received the visits of Colonel Hews, and several other American officers. General Valencia died a few days since in this city, the news of which proved fatal to his daughter, who died a few hours subsequent to its reception. I have heard of no other who mourned his fate. The general hospital is ordered to be moved to Jalapa, and General Patterson I believe will go down at the same time, to take command of the station. This movement appears to indicate an anticipation of leaving the country.","Remember me to Mr. Arnold, Thomas and other friends.","T.J. Jackson","City of Mexico. May 20th 1848","Sir \nThe Secretary of War having informed me by letter of the 20th of April ult. that I have been appointed by the President Assistant Commissary of Subsistence I have the honor to notify you for the information of the war department that I have accepted the appointment.","I am sir very respectfully your obdt. servt.","T.J. Jackson \n1st Lt. 1st Arty Genl. R. Jones \nAdjt. Genl.","Governors Island \nAug 26th 1848","Dear Sister \nFinally I have arrived at this station which is in sight of the city of New York. I have had some hopes of visiting you this fall but I have not been able to arrange my affairs here for that purpose and consequently I can not say when I will be able to visit those of whom I so frequently think and so much desire to be with. I presume that I could get home this winter by making sacrifices which I ought not to make, for instance if I should leave some other officer might be attached during my absence who would rank me in case of his remaining with the company after my return. I do not believe that Capt. Taylor would give his sanction to any officers coming to the company who would rank me, so long as I remain with the company or so long as there are officers enough with it, but my absence might reduce the number of officers so much as to render another officer necessary to the company.","But I am in hopes that next summer I shall be able to see you and if so I purpose on visiting the springs at several places and visiting those parts of Virginia most remarkable such as the Natural Bridge. You will please let me know the distance from Beverly to Staunton, \u0026 the time in which the stage [visits] it, and also the distance from Beverly to the White Sulphur Springs.","As yet I do not know where I will be stationed. I hope that ere this your eyes are perfectly recovered. I am still getting better. I have been brevetted a captain though as yet it is not published. Write frequently to your brother.","\nT.J. Jackson","Carlisle Barracks Penn \nSeptember 5th 1848","Dear Sister \nI had the pleasure of receiving your letter directed to New York but the same day I received orders to attend as a member of a general court martial at this place which is about a hundred miles distant (east) of Pittsburgh {following 17 words are marked out with heavy ink}...in your own house on the 10th of October which is earlier than you even requested. As I have already given you my reasons for not coming this fall it is unnecessary to state that I may make sacrifices in visiting you. But on reading your letter I concluded that I would use my influence to do that which I so much desire to do (to visit you). But as yet, the court has not adjourned, and I have not yet got my leave of absence granted, but Capt. Taylor told me that he would not only approve of it, but recommend it, but before I can get it, I must obtain the permission of the Colonel of my Regt. and of the Secretary of War. But should I not arrive by the time specified, do not have anxiety about it. If it be unsuccessful the fault shall not be mine.","There are many very interesting ladies here, and there has been almost a soiree every day since my arrival, and at which I have enjoyed myself well. When I obtain my leave, should I get it, you must not expect me to stay with you more than a month. And I hope that your health will be much improved by that time. You need not write to me, until you receive another letter from me, as I cannot say where I may be any coming day. Remember me to Mr. Arnold, your family, and my other friends. My health I think, is still improving.","Your brother \nT.J. Jackson","Fort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor. Jany 1st 1849","Dear Sister \nI suppose that you begin to think it time, that I should write, but I am not certain that my physician agrees with you about that as he has been cautioning me about confining my mind too much. But at all events, I shall venture to say, that I am still living, and with the blessings of God, hope to live, for some years to come. My physician has pronounced my lungs and liver sound, and that the liver has only been sympathetically affected.","I saw about that claim of [Warren's], and it is worth nothing, the Sheriff having failed to make his certificate. Whilst in Richmond, I called on Mr. Carlisle, and was received by him, in a very cordial manner, and during my stay there, he allowed no opportunity to pass unimproved, in which he could manifest his kindness. The night after I left your house I passed out at the head of the Valley river, and the next morning was in about 17 miles of Huntersville. But not withstanding I reached the Hot Springs too late for the Wednesday's stage, and consequently had to wait until Friday.","I am as you have observed at Fort Hamilton, which is on Long Island about ten miles below the city of New York, and on the east bank of the Hudson River. Remember me to Mr. Arnold, the children \u0026 c.","Your brother \nThomas","Fort Hamilton. Feby 1st 1849","Dear Sister \nI have more than once thought of your request to write to you and give you the fashions, but such would be a difficult thing for me to do as I do not know even so much as the name of the different parts of a ladies apparel. I in the matter of dress agree perfectly with the Parisians (who not only give the fashions for New York City, but for the civilized world) that a person ought to adopt such a style of dress as is most becoming the particular individual and not that which is adopted by the greater portion of mankind, unless it should be at least reasonably suited to your complexion, height, figure \u0026.","I have begun my historical studies having read about one fourth of Ro[bi]ns Ancient History. If Mr. Arnold can prevail on the wagoner who may bring my books to Cumberland, to put the box in the office of Adams \u0026 Co. who have an office in Cumberland, and a train of cars running from there to New York, he will secure them to me more effectually than in any other way. Let the man take a receipt for them, and forward it to me at this place. The box should be marked as follows: Captain T.J. Jackson, care of the Quartermaster in New York City, N.Y. The manner in which the company do business, is to give a receipt when any thing is delivered at the office and then to turn over the article when the receipt is presented, and if the article should get lost to pay the owner for it.","The cholera has entirely disappeared from this place (Quarantine). The weather is quite disagreeable. I caught the rheumatism in your salubrious mountain air, which is harassing me no little. I am gaining strength and flesh. If Mr. Gibson will write to Captain Arnold, who is at Fort Monroe Va I am of the opinion, that he will get some information in relation to the ammunition which was charged to his brother, as he was a lieutenant in Arnold's Company. I am well fixed here, having my rooms both carpeted and decently furnished. Remember me to Mr. Arnold, the family, Aunt White, Uncle, and our other relatives.","Your brother\nT.J. Jackson","P.S. The gold fever is running very high here. I have conversed with Mr. Lo[e]ser, an officer of the Army from California, who says that a person can gather on an average about seventy five dollars per day, and that the climate is most delightful, the thermometer standing at from 60 to 70 degrees. As you may not know much about Thermometers, it may not be amiss for me to state, that the higher the thermometer stands, the warmer the weather is. Fahrenheit's thermometer which is the one commonly used in this country and the one referred to above, stands at 32 degrees when water freezes, at 55 degrees the air is temperate, at 75 degrees the air is at summer heat, at 95 degrees the air is at blood heat, and at 212 degrees the air would be at the temperature of boiling water. From the foregoing you observe that the climate referred to must be charming.","\nT.J.J.","Fort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor April 27th 1849","Dear Sister \nOwing to a desire to secure some catalogs for Mr. Arnold, I have not written earlier. Yesterday, I went to Harper and Brothers Book store; but he had none on hand; but said that he would have in a few days. I obtained one from Appleton's Book establishment and shall forward it by the same mail as this letter. It do not contain all his books, when I shall have obtained one from Harper, I shall also forward it. And if Mr. Arnold shall want any books that may not be found in either of them, let me know what ones they are, and I believe that I can find it in some part of the city.","Your request had not yet been complied with, but I rely on your generosity of character; as my strength has forbid much exercise, and especially walking on the hard pavements of N.Y. city. But I am improving in both flesh and strength and I hope in health also. I am now under the care of one of the first medical men of N.Y. city. I have lately commenced visiting more frequently, and every few evenings receive an invitation to some social party. Yesterday whilst walking through the city, I thought of the pleasure which I would derive from sharing the contemplations of its beauties and wonders with you. Naturally I recalled to mind, and applied to N.Y. what the Frenchman asserted of Paris, when he said that when a man had seen Paris, that he had seen all the world.","In New York may be found all most anything which the inclinations may desire; but peaceful quiet: every thing is in motion, every thing is alive with animation. In its busy throng, none feel the long tedious hour; even the invalid for the time forgets his infirmities, and with wondering admiration contemplates the surrounding scene.","Frequently you are the subject of my thoughts, and if you were only within reach of rapid communication would receive more frequent visits. The weather is moderating here.","Fort Hamilton, N.Y. Harbor, June 12th/49","Dear Sister, \nDoubtless you are expecting an answer to your last, and in truth, not without reason; as I have not written for more than two months. But my silence has not originated from your not replying to my former letters, but is due to other causes, such as weak eyes and pressure of business, as I have to discharge the duties of Quartermaster \u0026 Commissary in addition to my other company duties, and from such causes I have now a number of unanswered letters on hand.","I wish when practicable to write to you once every month, and I do not wish you to reply unless your eyes will admit of it without pain, because I prefer that your health should be preserved to any other Earthly consideration, and I hope that you will not strain your eyes on any account whatever. We can not appreciate our blessings unless deprived of them. My health is improving.","I forward to Mr. Arnold a catalogue of Harper's publications. If there is anything in it which he wishes, I hope that he will not fail to let me know. When you get possession of my books, I wish that you would retain them until I see you, or write relative to them.","I have not subscribed for Graham's magazine, but will do so if you desire. I merely sent a copy in order to see how you would like it. I hope to send you a copy or number(?) of the Lady's Book which some prefer to Graham's, though I can not say which is best, but when you shall have received it, you can judge for yourself.","I have received my commission as Brevet Major, and am gratified that you had an opportunity of doing Judge Lee a favor.","I sent a fifty dollar bank draft to Sylvanus White, with a request that he would pay Miss Caroline Norris a small sum, I think 2.50, 3.00 or 3.50 cts, which she let me have for the purpose of making a small purchase, which I did not make; and as I have heard nothing of him  since, and as some months have elapsed, I fear that something may be wrong. I wish that you would ask Miss Eliza Norris about it, and if Sylvanus has not settled it, I wish that you would. If at any time, you should not receive an expected letter, try and make yourself easy, as in case of any accident happening to me, I have friends who would not fail to give the necessary information.","The Cholera in the city is on the decline. I have no dread of it as I believe that those who keep their system in a healthy state have but little to fear.","Your sincere brother \nThomas","Fort Hamilton, N.Y. Harbor, Monday, July 2/49","My Dear Sister, \nThe morning duties ended, and through the blessings of that all Ruling Being, I'm allowed the privilege and pleasure communing with you. I received some days since, a letter from John White informing me of your visit to him and of the news of his vicinity, but which it is not necessary to mention as I presume that all is probably already known to you. I was gratified to learn that Uncle C.E. had been released from the [illegible], and had left Lewis for a more congenial clime. I also received a letter from cousin Elizabeth [Griss], informing me of the marriage of cousin Indas (her sister), of her own recovered health and of the prospects of her promising brothers Ben and William. She also stated that the health of Aunt and Uncle Williams was good. But she had not heard from you, since my visit. If your eyes should become so, as to allow of your writing without pain, then try and drop her a note for truly she is one of your friends. But I hope that you will not strain your eyes for the purpose of writing to anyone. You can at least send her your card and an occasional messages by some of the Lawyers.","I feel much concern about your eyes, for I fear you will strain them. Remember that the best physicians are opposed to straining that important organ and when it fails or begins to fail naturally that they recommend spectacles. But this should be the last resort, and should only be used when necessary : for instance, some persons can walk about, out of doors and in doors without the light hurting their eyes: but must use this auxiliary in reading. The great objection to spectacles is that when their use is once commenced, it must be generally continued through life. A person when selecting a pair should select the lowest number, which will answer the proposed end and then as circumstances require, increase it. But I would advise you not to use them as long as you can do without them (at the same time avoiding pain).","My eyes were so weak some months since that I could not look long at objects through the window and to look out of doors was frequently painful, though but for a moment, and I was reduced to the necessity of masking my looking glass on account of its reflection, and I could not look at a candle, not even for a second, without pain. I consulted my physician and he told me not to use them, and at the same time to avoid spectacles. I did so and at present can read a letter of three or four pages without feeling any inconvenience of consequence. My health is improving and my strength adhered to my wholesome diet, of stale bread and plainly dressed meat (having nothing on it but salt), that I prefer it now to almost anything else. The other evening, I tasted a piece of bread with butter on it and then the bread without it, and rather gave my preference to the unbuttered bread; and hence I may never taste any more of this once much relished seasoning. And I think if you would adopt for your breakfast a cup of moderately strong black tea, stale wheat bread (wheat bread, raised and not less that 24 hours old) fresh meat, broiled or roasted is best, the yolk of one or two eggs (the white is hardly worth eating as it requires digestion and affords but little nutrition). For dinner the same kind of bread \u0026 meat, one vegetable only, say peas, beans or this years potatoes, and for drink plain water. For tea, the same kind of bread and drink as for breakfast and nothing else, unless you choose a little butter. The great beauty of the foregoing is that it furnishes all the nutrition which food can give and at the same time does not interfere in the digestive process like other substances such as salt meats, cabbage, lettuce, desert (such as pies, preserves, nuts, and all kinds of sweetmeats). Of what I have recommended, you can eat as much as your appetite craves, provided that you take regular meals, and plenty of exercise, say not less than three hours per day. I presume that your daily duties require you to be moving probably that much. Salt meats may be eaten, but fresh is preferable, and I regard green tea \u0026 coffee so injurious to the nerves that you should always prefer water to either. Now if you can make up your mind to adopt the foregoing for one year, I think that you will probably never wish to change it, and that after using such a diet for two or three months that you may experience marked advantage from it, but you must bear in mind that your meals must be at fixed hours. If you arise at seven five or six O'clock and go to bed at nine or ten, then seven would be a good hour for breakfast, one for dinner and seven for tea. And you ought to always retire to bed before eleven. If you should conclude to adopt the forgoing, do not taste other things of which you are fond: unless it be fruits and those should be ripe. I think that a small quantity of fruit eaten when ripe and in the fore part of the day, is advantageous. You should try and forget that you are infirm and pay no attention to your symptoms as most any person can by being too attentive to every little pain.","Remember that good wholesome food taken at proper times is one of the best of medicines. I shall have hopes of your improvement when you have resolved to taste nothing of which you are fond, except such things as I have mentioned. If you commence on this diet, remember that it is like a man joining the temperance society; if he afterwards tastes liquor, he is gone. T.J. Jackson","Fort Hamilton April 1st 1850","My Dear Sister \nYour letter came to safe to hand, and with pleasure its contents were read. During the past month, our stables were burned. All the horses were saved, though mine, with some others, were injured a little. The damage was near four thousand dollars.","I regret to say that circumstances will prevent my return home this summer, but on the 1st of October, I expect to be ordered to Fort Washington, opposite Mount Vernon, where I expect to get a leave, and visit you during some portion of that month.","My health continues to improve. My muscles have become quite solid. My exercises are of a violent character, when the chill blain {chilblain} on my feet do not prevent it. I hope that Little Ann has entirely recovered.","When I make my proposed visit, I shall endeavor to take with me such things as your letter has specified, provided that they are attainable. Some of them may be difficult to get. My past winter has been much more pleasant than the preceding. The weather here is at present delightful; but in a few days it may be the reverse as it is much influenced here on the Sea Board, by the direction of the winds.","On Thursday last, I, in company with 18 others had a grand sleigh ride, it was the best snow of the season, but in 24 hours, there was hardly a trace of it to be found.","Sincerely your Brother \nThomas P.S. Remember me to Mr. A. and family.","Fort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor \nApril 24, 1850","My Dear Uncle, \nI have with pleasure received, and read your very kind letter, but it was a pleasure mingled with pain at seeing those passages, which spoke of the death of friends and relatives. Though the rumor of uncle Cummins' death may be true, yet I cannot believe it without further evidence. I shall write to California and try to ascertain. I hope that no decree will be obtained for settling his property, but should such authority be obtained, then will not some of his friends who have means come forward and prevent its sacrifice. Certainly if he has a friend, now it the time for its manifestation. You spoke of my giving assistance, but my pecuniary affairs are so arranged that I have not ten dollars in cash which I can call my own.","There is no man on Earth, whom I would befriend sooner than Uncle Cummins. Let me know who have betrayed him and in what he has been betrayed, give me a full history of names and facts as soon as possible; and strain every nerve to prevent the granting of the decree. I expect to return home in the Fall, when I will see what can be done; though I fear that I will not be able to do any thing, but I can not tell what good luck I may meet with by that time.","I believe that I will leave my horse in the possession of McLean until then. I am in much better health then when we parted and hope through the blessings of a kind Providence soon to be restored to perfect health. I have not received a single line from California. I have a delightful station and hope to pass a pleasant Summer.","Remember me kindly to Aunt and other relatives and friends. \nYour nephew \nT.J. Jackson","Plattsburg Barracks N.Y. \nMay 10th 1850","My Dear Sister, \nYou observe that I am now on the border of Canada, it is for the purpose of trying some prisoners.","My health is still improving and in a short time I expect to return home to Fort Hamilton. In coming to this place I have passed some charming scenery. This place is on the Western bank of Lake Champlain. I should like very much to visit Montreal and Quebec before returning South, but want of time and money will prevent it. On my way here I saw the old Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point. And in front of this Garrison, was fought the great Naval action of the late war.","Remember me kindly to Mr. A and Family. \nYour brother Thomas","Fort Hamilton N.Y. \nMay 20th 1850","Sir, \nI herewith enclose an Invoice of Public Property, directed to your address, and turned over this day to Genl. H. Whiting, Asst. Qtr.Mstr. Genl.,for transportation.","I am Sir, \nVery Respectfully, \nYour obedient servt. \nT.J. Jackson\n1st Lt. \u0026 Bvt.Maj. 1st Arty. \nA. A. Qtr.Mstr.","To S. Lansing Jr. Esq. \nMil. Storekeeper \nU.S. Arsenal Watervliet Troy","Fort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor","My Dear Sister, \nI have received yours and in reply, can say that my health is still improving. Your requests shall be attended to, but it will be necessary to wait until my arrival; as I know of no safe mode of conveyance. You speak of your fruit and flowers. I cannot indulge in the luxury of the former, but of the latter, I take great interest and I hope that you may always cultivate them. It shows a refined taste to abound in admiration for the beautiful, and it has the additional advantage of endearing children to their home. With pleasure they must through different periods of their lives look back to their garden filled with beautiful flowers. And when they see the same flowers, even in distant countries, how vividly will it recall to mind their home, their Mother, Father, brothers, sisters, and all their early associations. ","I will not get home this summer, but have some hopes of coming in October, but I can not say what the result will be. How can I get through those mountains during the Winter season.","I wish that I could come and spend the entire winter with you, but such I fear will be impractical. Do not make any calculations, but expect me when circumstances will best admit of my taking a leave. I have recently received a letter from uncle John White and Aunt Catherine. The family is well, uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy are dead.","Uncle had recently received a letter from our cousins in California and they say that Uncle Cummins is undoubtedly dead. This is news which goes to my heart, uncle was a father to me.","I want to bring Thomas a good violin, if neither you nor Mr. A. has any objection to his learning to play on one. Remember me kindly to Mr. A. and family.","Your brother, \nThomas","Fort Ontario N.Y. \nAug 10th 1850","My Dear Sister, \nYou are probably surprised at hearing from me so frequently at different points as a member of Courts Martial. I am now about twelve hours from Niagara Falls, and consequently intend visiting them before returning home. I will leave here in the evening and be at the Falls next morning.","The Court will probably remain in session for several days.","Fort Ontario is situated on the lake of the same name and in view of the city of Oswego.","If circumstances permit me to return home to Va. this coming fall, how can I get to your town most conveniently from Washington City. My health is still improving, but is as yet so delicate as to render much regularity necessary, and it is probable that I am more particular in my rules that any person of your acquaintance.","I fear that I will be much exposed in crossing the mountains, unless there is a stage line through from Eastern Virginia. When you write, let me know what kind of flowers, plants, \u0026 are in your garden and what kind you would like for me to bring. I expect that I can obtain almost every description in New York.","I am to commence staying at a water cure establishment this evening where I expect to remain during my stay here. I have great faith in them for such infirmities as mine. I have been for some months adopting it to a certain extent, and with advantage.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and the family.","Your brother, \nT.J. Jackson","West Point N.Y. \nSept. 3rd 1850","My Dear Sister, \nI am again at my first Military station, and a very pleasant visit it is. Here I see objects which recall many pleasant \u0026 agreeable associations of my youth, but it is my lot to meet but few of my comrades of those bygone days. All other things are visible, though changed. One of my former Barracks is torn down and another constructed. But among the existing and unaltered objects are the garden of Kosciuszko, his monument, Fort Putnam, in which Andre was confined and from which Arnold escaped after his unsuccessful attempt to sell his command. Here too is the Plain, the Military works and above all, its grand and lofty mountains. I am on a Genl. C. Martial, which will soon adjourn.","I have been quite unwell and had it not have been for my judicious application of water, I can not say what would have been the consequence.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and family.","Your brother, \nT.J. Jackson","Fort Meade, Fla. \nFeb. 25th 1851","Dear Sir, \nI have just received your communication of the 4th inst. containing the kind proposition of bringing my name before the Board of Visitors of the V. M. Institute as a candidate for the Professorship of Nat. \u0026 Exp. Phil.","Though strong ties bind me to the Army, yet I can not consent to decline so flattering an offer. Please present my name to the Board and accept my thanks for your kindness.","I am sir, \nVery Respectfully \nYour Obt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson","Fort Meade Fla. \nApril 2nd 1851","My Dear Sister, \nYour affectionate letter has been received, and read with much pleasure. I should think from the character of them, (the last few) that your health has improved very much; although you do not say so in so many words.","I have hopes of being able to live near you for a while. I received a letter from Col. Smith, the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington, in which he kindly offers to present my name to the Board of Visitors in June next, as a candidate for the Professorship in Natural and Experimental Philosophy in the Institute. I have accepted his offer; but am unable to say whether I shall be elected. If I knew who would compose the Board, then I could form a better idea. If I have a few friends on it, my chance will probably be good. I consider the situation both conspicuous and desirable. I will be in about 150 or 160 miles from you, will have quarters, and receive twelve hundred dollars per year. Philosophy is my favorite subject. I hope through the blessings of Providence to succeed in securing the Post.","I have heard that the Hon. Joseph Johnson is to be our Governor. Is it Joseph Johnson of Harrison? if so I am much pleased, as he had befriended me on more than one occasion.","I believe that John Stringer will probably be on the Board of Visitors in June next. This information I received by yesterdays mail. Where does he live? I see that Mr. Carlisle has been making two speeches in the convention. I look upon him as one of the promising sons of Virginia. I hope before long to see him in Congress. I am much pleased at seeing cousin Wm. J. Jackson also in the Convention. Indeed I have some hopes that our ancient reputation may be revived.","I might have sent this letter sooner, but I designedly delayed it for to see if yesterday's mail (6th of April) would not enable me to give you some good news, but I did not receive the information which I was waiting for, but in my next I hope to be in possession of agreeable tidings for you, but I am not over sanguine.","I received a few days since, a very kind, and well-wishing letter from Genl. John J. Jackson. When I visit you, I want also to visit him. I find that I have many friends, indeed I have found that all to whom I apply for assistance are ready to give me a helping hand. The generals letter was particularly gratifying to me.","I shall not attempt a Theological discussion with you a present, hoping to see you during the present year, when I hope that you will have all of your questions and ideas prepared for the investigation of your brother.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A., to Aunt White, to Uncle, Cousin John, Uncle Stalnaker and Col. Goff and other friends.","Your brother \nThomas","Fort Meade Florida \nApril 22nd 1851","Col. \nYour letter of the 28th inst. informing me that I have been elected Prof. of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Artillery Tactics, in the Virginia Military Institute, has been received.","The high honor, conferred by the Board of Visitors, in selecting me, unanimously, to fill such a Professorship, gratified me exceedingly.","I hope to be able to meet the Board on the 25th of June next, but fear that circumstances, over which I have no control, will prevent my doing do before that time. For your kindness in endeavoring to procure me a leave of absence for six months, as well as for the interest you have otherwise manifested in my behalf, I feel under strong and lasting obligations.","Should I desire a furlough of more than than one month commencing on the 1st of July next, it would be for the purpose of visiting Europe.","I regret that recent illness has prevented my giving you an earlier answer.","Any communication which you may have to make previous to the 1st of June, please direct to this place.","I am Col. \nVery respectfully \nYour Obt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson","Lexington, VA \nAugust 20th 1851","My Dear Sister \nI am much pleased with my situation. I have commenced my military duties and am reviewing on of my text books. My health has much improved since you heard me say good by.","I sent you a pamphlet a few days since, it was by the request of my old Physician with whom I was residing in the North. He appeared to take a deep interest in me and to be interested in those who were interested in your brother. From him I have learned many important truths concerning health. His names is Lowry Barney. I felt home sick at bidding adieu to his estimable family. Mrs. B. said that I did not appear like a stranger but like a relative, they were more kind than I could have desired.","From my present room which is in the 2d story of the Lexington Hotel. I have a lovely view of Mountain scenery. Lexington is the most beautiful place that I remember of having ever seen when taken in connection with the surrounding country.","I expect to go to the Springs next month with the Corps of Cadets. We shall leave about the 8th and return about the 25th, about the 13th we will arrive at the White Sulphur.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. \u0026 family and to my friends and relatives. I suppose that you had a fine mental feast on Miss B's notes. I designed burning them. Please save me the trouble by doing me the favor","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 8th 1851","My Dear Sister, \nI have had the pleasure of receiving your letter and the articles which you sent to me.","I have seen Mr. Cowen and requested him to call on you, and have made a similar request of Mr. Henderson, whom I esteem very highly. He is the brother-in-law of Col. Smith. I am much obliged for the articles. An opportunity will hardly be afforded for visiting you this winter. I have received a letter from Cousin Margaret Neale: She as well as our other relatives are well.","The academic duties commenced on yesterday week.","My health has through the blessings of Providence been so much improved to enable me to enter on my duties, with which I am delighted.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and family, and to all enquiring relatives \u0026 friends.","And say to Mr. A. that I hope to be able by his assistance to get some fine fossil specimens from his farm when I next visit Beverly. I remember of having seen some beautiful specimens of shells, near the bridge about Mrs. Bakers. These he showed me in 1848.","Your brother \nThomas ","Va. Military Institute \nLexington, Va. Jany. 16th 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter has like every other good, brought with it pain. But I hope that your health will again return among the blessings of Providence to brighten the remainder of your days as well as those of mine.","I have been desirous of writing at an earlier day; but our examination and other duties have prevented my doing so, and even now this pleasing task is performed during the height of the examination. It could be delayed no longer without a degree of pain, which your brother is unwilling to experience on this subject. This trying ordeal will close about Thursday next.","I hope that you will look back if you through your past life and see if you can not find some cause for your afflictions.","Now my dear sister. You are aware that I am troubled about your hopes in relation to the endless futurity. The best plan that I can  conceive for an unbeliever in God, as presented to us in the Bible, is to first consider things in reference merely to expediency. Now considering the subject with reference to expediency only, let us examine whether it is safer to be a Christian or an Infidel. Suppose two persons, one a Christian and the other an infidel, to be closing their earthly existences and suppose that the infidel is right and the Christian is wrong, they will then after death be upon an equality. But instead of the infidel being right, suppose him to be wrong and the Christian right, then will the state of the latter after death be inestimably superior to that of the other. And if you will examine the history of mankind it will be plain that Christianity contributes much more to happiness in this life, than that of infidelity. Now having briefly glanced at this subject, to what decision are we forced on the mere ground of expediency, certainly it is to the adoption of Christianity.","Having made our selection of Christianity, the next point is to consider whether we can believe the teachings of the Sacred volume; if so, then its adoption should of necessity follow. I have examined the subject maturely, and the evidence is very conclusive, and if we do not receive the Bible as being authentic and creditable, we must reject every other ancient work; as there is no other in favor of which, so much evidence can be adduced. Oh Sister! do pray to God for his mercy, and eternal life through our Redeemer Jesus Christ.","I have not yet been able to procure the peaches of which I spoke in my former letter. Cousin Harriet has returned from her visit to Point Pleasant, which was to her very pleasant. Uncle Minor Neale's daughter has returned home, with her grand-father who came north for her. Talk to Thomas \u0026 Grace for me and tell them that their uncle is very much obliged to them and that they must continue to be good children, and do what their mother and father may require of them.","Remember me very kindly to all inquiring friends and Relatives.","I should be much pleased to see a literary institution in Beverly; but I cannot see how to be serviceable to it. If you will state in your next what I would have to do as agent I would be enabled to give a more definite answer.","Your brother, \nThomas ","Va. Mil. Institute \nLexington Va. Feby. 7 1852","My Dear Sister, \nThough much pressed with business and far behind in my correspondence, I can not defer any longer a letter to you. Our examination has closed and academic duties have been resumed.","Next week I hope to take up the subject of Optics. The approaching summer is looked forward to by me with no small degree of interest, as our vacation will commence after the 4th of July.","Your health I hope is completely restored before this time: mine is still delicate. When did you last hear from Parkersburg and how are our relatives and friends? Do you see anything of John White's family. The weather had been extremely cold, but at present it is lovely.","I have not heard from you in weeks upon weeks. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A \u0026 family and to all enquiring friends.","Your brother, \nThomas","V.M. Institute \nLexington, Va. \nFebruary 21st 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour welcome letter including that of our cousin, has been received, and with no small regret do I consider your past afflictions, but we are all the children of suffering sorrow in this world. Whilst it has many pleasures, it is not, nor will not be divested of its cares. Amid affliction, let us hope for happiness. But divest us of hope and how miserable would we be! It has never forsaken me, nor in my humble opinion, never will. However dark the night, I am cheered with an anticipated glorious and luminous morrow. May such ever be your happy lot. No earthly calamity can shake my hope in the future, so long as God is my friend, and on this subject I expect to have a long conversation with you next summer. I feel ashamed of not having written to you earlier, but even now I am debtor a number of letters in other quarters, which in time, have the preference, but my conscience will not be troubled at this species of fraud.","I am glad that cousin stopped with you. I received a letter from cousin Sylvanus White recently in which he states that his location is in Missouri, but for the future, he can not say to what quarter his steps will be directed.","My health has improved. What do you propose doing next summer during my visit. I suppose that plans you have in abundance. How is the family: give my regards to all individually. Tell Thomas that I should like to have him with me sometimes very much \u0026 that he must be at home the next time that I visit him. Remember me to all inquiring friends and relatives. How is Cousin John White and Aunt White.","Your Brother, \nThomas","V.M. Institute Lexington, Va. \nApril 10th 1852","My Dear Sister \nI have nothing which can call for a letter from me at this time except the pleasure of writing to you and to say a word in reference to your mentioned garden seeds, \u0026 c. Tell me the precise kinds of seeds which are desirable and if you can the mode of conveyance for them to Beverly. I might possibly procure some grafts of apricots \u0026 [illegible] if they could only be sent to you.","I sent for my box sometime since, but have not yet obtained possession of it. This is a beautiful day, though the preceding few have been cold and have injured the fruit prospects, particularly the apricots and other early fruit. The plank road from Staunton to Buckhannon, which latter place is about 25 miles distant from here is now under construction, through our town. The stage travels about one third faster on it than on the dirt road.","I am anxiously looking forward to July.","When did you last hear from Cousin Margaret. She appears to have dropped me as a correspondent. I certainly gave her ostensible reason for so doing by not answering her letter more promptly. But this was occasioned by the pressure of other things.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A., the family \u0026 to all enquiring friends and relations.","Tell Thomas and Grace I am not going to allow them to see their Aunt Nancy until they both offer to love me more than her. Tell them that their Aunt does not care about them half as much as I do.","Your brother, \nThomas","V.M. Institute \nLexington, Va. May 1st 1852","My Dear Doctor, \nYour interesting letter has been received and perused with much pleasure. But my matrimonial success as you are ere this probably aware of was a hoax. I suppose that some interested friend thought that I ought to be married and that it would be well to remind me of my duty before efforts would be too late. Frequently your intended, is to be seen with all her prepossessing fascinations. Why do you not come on? Certainly you will be here on the 4th. The weather here is at present beautiful, though for months it has been unseasonably cold.","How are you pleased with Philadelphia? What are Penrose's prospects for distinction in his profession. Of all the cities in this Union, that of the Quakers has my preference. Its public squares, magnificent edifices, it's water works \u0026 c, including that universal task which strikes the eye at all its points, must make it very interesting to all, who are only consulting pleasure.","Trueheart is now in Washington city, engaged in the Coast Survey. There is only one assistant here at present (Stewart). Our appropriation bill has not yet been acted on by the Legislature.","Judge Baldwin is not expected to recover from his recent attack. Judge Brockenbrough will probably be a candidate in place of Judge Baldwin for the Court of Appeals.","Prof. Calhoun of Washington College will leave this coming summer; his successor is so far unknown. Every thing is quiet at present in the Institute and I hope will ever continue so.","There is to be strong [stage] opposition through here this season. Let me here from you whenever a spare moment will permit.","Your sincere friend, \nT. J. Jackson","[On verso; not in Jackson's hand]","Resolved that it is with feelings of the most profound regret that we have heard the announcement of the decease of our fellow student \u0026 associate Dr. [illegible] Weir; whose gentlemanly bearing \u0026 Christian deportment has served not only to endear him to all with whom he came in contact but to render him an ornament and honour to the noble profession of which he was so faithful a votary. Resolved that we do sympathize most sincerely with the bereaved relatives \u0026 friends of his House upon whom this dispensation of Providence has fallen so unexpectedly \u0026 painfully.","Resolved that from respect to his memory we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.","Resolved that a copy of the proceedings of this meeting signed by the Secy. \u0026 Pres. be forwarded to the family of the deceased \u0026 that the same be published in the Richmond \u0026 Alexandria papers.","Va. Military Institute \nLexington, Va. May 14, 1852","My dear Sister, \nYour welcome letter had been received; but you do not give me definite instructions about garden seed, grafts etc. But I should think that it would be useless to get any for you unless they are such as I can convey in person for you may judge of the difficulty of getting anything from Lexington to Beverly from the fact that though I have used effort upon effort to procure the box which you sent to me and have told the stage driver to spare no expense in procuring it, yet from his negligence or from some other cause it has not yet come to hand.","I wish that you would either get Miss H. to take it back to Beverly on her return, or else send a servant with it to the stage office at Staunton and have it sent to me put on the way bill and directed to me at Lexington, Va. to the care of E. Porter.","I have recently received a letter from Cousin Margaret Neale, which states that she is engaged in teaching a school and that all our relations are well and that Cousin Lizzie Neale, daughter of Uncle Minor is on a visit and that she will probably remain North all summer.","I hope that by this time your health is entirely restored. Though my manner of living is very abstemious, yet health has not returned with all its blessings. Yet I am much better than when I last bid you good bye.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. \u0026 family. Tell Thomas and Grace that their aunt does not say a single word about either of them.","The weather had been very pleasant for the past few days, though the present one is not remarkably agreeable as a part of the time is sunshine and a part rainy and the balance is a mixture of both. In Beverly there is probably snow to be seen even this  late in May.","This evening we are to be favored with a vocal concert. I wish that you could accompany me. I believe that as yet you had not been informed of my daily exercise. I have to walk about a mile and a half for each meal: 3/4 to and 3/4 from it. And in the morning I usually walk about a mile and a half before breakfast and in the afternoon about two miles or more before tea.","Your brother, \nThomas","Va. Military Institute \nLexington, Va. June 5th, 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour welcome letter has come safe to hand but I regret that your health is not yet restored though improved at present, let us hope to see the day when you will again enjoy that greatest of earthly blessings in perfection. Do not begin to look for me until the latter half of July. I may be with you in the first part but I can not speak definitely at present.","My box has not yet arrived, but I have spoken to a friend whose family lives in Staunton to endeavor to have his family to forward it. I shall try to get some grafts to take with me.","Is it a fur hat which I am to get for Thomas, if so it would be desirable to have the measure of his head.","The weather is quite cool here this morning though for sometime back it has been very warm.","The people are beginning to visit the Alum Springs.","I wish that you could see our Institute for I consider that it is the most tasty edifice in the state. We have had green peas for sometime and the strawberries are I believe beginning to disappear. But the cherries are just coming in season.","Beverly must be cold enough for all practicable purposes even at this late period. I am enjoying myself more than I have done for some years; but still my health requires much care and rigid regard to diet.","I hope that the news may be true that Uncle Cummins has returned; to meet him will be a proud day in my life. He has certainly been a good friend to me. Have you heard anything from cousin E.J. Jackson.","A bill has recently passed out state Legislature which appropriates 30,000 dollars for the purpose of completing our Barracks. We expect during the coming session to have about 18 or 20 more cadets that at any previous one and when the buildings shall be completed the accommodations will admit of upwards of 200. This past year we had to refuse admission to a large number. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A \u0026 family \u0026 to all inquiring friends and relatives.","Your brother \nThomas \nP.S. I hope that you will not make any calculations as to the manner of passing the present summer until after my arrival at Beverly. T. ","Alum Springs Rockbridge Cty\nJuly 12 1852","I arrived here yesterday in as good health as usual and am delighted with the waters so far. The Springs are crowded there being about four hundred visitors and the accommodations being only adequate for 275 or 300. I succeeded in procuring 1/2 a bed; there being one room for four occupants. In a few days I hope to be better off. Though we have but two beds to 4 persons in my quarters; yet the beds are good, and the servants, and proprietors, and the their assistants are attentive.","Boarding is 10 dollars per week. This water I consider is the water of waters. This place is more crowded than any other in the mountains and I have not heard of a single person who is dissatisfied though my enquiries have been many.","My appetite and digestion have already improved and I indulge rather freely. My dinner was principally bread (which was rather fresh), potatoes and green corn which is by no means digestible. My supper rich corn bread \u0026 the same for breakfast (using butter freely at each meal)","Remember me very kindly to all enquiring Relatives and friends. Your brother, Thomas","This establishment was sold a few days since for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. \nT.J.J.","Lexington Va. \nSept 7th 1852","My Dear Sister, \nA line from you has not even come to hand yet. I hope that this is not a result of ill health. An improvement of health began to reward me for my visit to the Alum Springs, within as I believe less than 24 hours after my arrival there. I remained at the Springs for three weeks and then left with regret.","The checks have not yet come to hand, has the letter containing them been received by you. Our duties at the Institute have been resumed, and things omen well.","I have for months back admired Lexington, but now for the first time have truly and fully appreciated it. Of all the places which have come under my observation in the U. States, this little village is the most beautiful.","In a few days I hope to write a letter to cousin Harriet Murdoc and I shall urge her to leave home next year. She is a lovely lady and if she were not my cousin I might ardently desire her to be my wife. She is so estimable: I feel proud of her as a cousin. I enjoyed myself very much at the springs and would have been delighted to have had her with me.","I wrote to Richard Camden and to Dr. Bland requesting them to join me at the Alum but have heard nothing from either of them.","I hope that the baby has entirely recovered and that your health continues to improve. Remember me very kindly to the family and to all inquiring friends and relatives.","Your brother, Thomas ","Has Cousin Nancy returned home? How is Miss Eliza and Mrs. Hilly? \nT.J.J.","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 9th 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour kind letter has finally come safely to its place of destination. I felt concerned about your long silence, for fear that your health was bad.","I have found on my return home that the peaches here were not so abundant as I had supposed but the apples are at abundance. Though peaches are not so plentiful as I had supposed, yet I have spoken to a person to secure me two or three bushels and if he fails I will endeavor to secure them by sending to Lynchburg, which is near forty miles and through that section I have been informed that there has been no scarcity. I hope that by this time the baby is entirely well and that health and prosperity are among the number of your domestic blessings.","My health has been much improved by visiting the Alum Springs. I have been and am still using the water, but its effects are not so good as when used at the Springs.","Cousin Harriet has written me a letter which I prize very much, it speaks the purity of her character. I wish that I could be with her during my leisure moments. They would pass so delightfully under her pure and elevating influence.","Cousin Margaret is married, though of this you have probably already been informed. She is the wife of the person to whom I believe you alluded when we were at Parkersburg. Aunt would not consent to her being married at home and she was consequently married at Uncle William Neale's.","The weather here is very warm and the ground is quite dry.","What news have you from the letter containing the drafts. I wish you would let me know as soon as convenient, whether there is any hopes of getting possession of them. Let me hear from you as soon as convenient.","John Gittings is doing very well.","Remember me very kindly to each member of the family and to all enquiring relatives and friends.","Your brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nOctober 25th 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour very kind letter has come safe to hand and I am glad to learn that you are enjoying as many blessings as still fall to your lot. I hope that by the time of the receipt of this that the children will all be in perfect health.","George Lurty has been here for about two weeks. He and Mr. Harrison (son of Wm. Harrison of Clarksburg) design taking a course of law lectures this winter under Judge Brockenbrough.1   George is a young man of very fine mind, and I hope that he will acquit himself with much credit this winter. A young Mr. Stribling from Point Pleasant is also here. He is brother to the Miss S. of whom I presume you have ","1Now, Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia. heard cousin Harriet Murdoc frequently speak. Cousin Harriet I regard as being one of the sweetest ladies with whom I have ever met. I wish that we could be together frequently. I hope that she will make a visit next summer to this most beautiful of places. How sweet it is to meet with congenial spirits!","I wish that you would forward me the checks by the first mail as I am in need of them. The peaches have not yet come to hand but as soon as they do I will forward them without delay.","I weighed yesterday one hundred and seventy two pounds and a fraction. This is six pounds more than any former weight. My health has much improved and I hope that through the blessings of God, I will ultimately enjoy perfect health. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A and family and to all enquiring friends.","Your brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nNovember 11, 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter has been received with its enclosures, but it had brought sorrow to my heart to learn that you health is unusually delicate. My dear sister, my concern for you is great. This concern is not restricted to you whilst in this world, but it extends into the unending future, and my continual prayer is that you will return into the fold of God. My dear sister, if you will but seek God in the bible conditions he will give you peace and comfort while all the powers on Earth can not de[liver] and the hopes of a coming immor[tality] will make all the ills of life supportable under every circumstance. Your mother prayed for you and I believe that the same may be said of your brother Warren. And can it be that the prayers of them and myself united, will not be heard by \"Our Father in Heaven.\" I fear that you concern yourself too much about the things of this life. ","I expect that you have probably been devoting too much care to the articles which you spoke of forwarding to me. Now do not think any more about me in relation to them, but bear in mind that I have plenty of everything except health and that this has much improved.","I hope that health will return to you with all of its blessings. I have written twice to cousin Harriet since we parted. I do think her one of the sweetest ladies. I wish that I could be in her society more frequently than circumstances will permit.","We have had a lovely fall in this portion of the state. My kindest regards to Mr. Arnold's family, all inquiring friends.","Your brother, Thomas","P.S. This morning I fired ten guns from the Battery of Artillery in commemoration of the origin of the Institute. This day, thirteen years it went into operation and it is now in a very flourishing condition, so much so that we cannot accommodate all the applications.","Lexington, Va. \nDecember 11th, 1852","My Dear Sister, \nYour kind letter has received the perusal of a brother and I hope that though ill health is your present lot, that notwithstanding, you will continue a buoyancy of spirits and not give way to surrounding troubles. I too am a man of trouble, yet let the oppressing load be ever so great it never sinks me beneath its weight.","I trust that this will find you improving if not well. Our session will have its semi-annual examination in the early part of the coming January. When did you last hear from Cousin Harriet Murdoc. A cadet from Point Pleasant tells me that she had been there on a visit, but that she has returned home.","Lexington has been very gay for some time back, owing to the marriage of one of the daughters of the late Governor McDowell. The weather is quite inclement at present.","You must talk to Thomas and Grace for me and tell them that their uncle frequently thinks of them and that he would be very glad to have them with him. But that he does not like bad children and always talk to them for me in such a manner as to make them better. I suppose that you have heard of Cousin Margaret Neale's marriage.","I am very busy this winter with studying and hearing recitations, having not only to prepare on Natural Philosophy and Artillery, but to be in the section room three and four hours per day additional. My spare time is given to reading and to other sources of improvement.","Your brother, \nThomas","Va. Military Institute \nLexington, Va. \nFebruary 1st 1853","My Dear Sister, \nI hope that ere this your health has improved and that the returning spring will reanimate your feelings, and suggest the idea that it is but the symbol of the endless beauties and enjoyments of the world to come. The passage of Scripture from which I have derived sufficient support whenever applied is in the following words \"acknowledge God in all thy ways and he shall direct thy paths.\" What a comfort is this!","My Dear Sister, it is useless for men to tell me that there is no God, and that his benign influence is not to be experienced in prayer, when it is offered in conformity to the Bible. For some time past, not a single day has passed by without my feeling his hallowing presence whilst at my morning prayers. I endeavor to live in accordance with the above passage which means as I understand it, in all thy ways acknowledge God and he shall take care of you in all respects.","What better protector can we desire that one who is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent and who hath promised that he will take care of us in all things, and in addition to all this the pledge coming from One who cannot lie.","Our weather here has been quite cold for sometime back, but at present it is very beautiful; too much so to be of long duration I fear. Persons I believe have generally filled their ice houses.","I rather begin to despair of the peaches as I have not seen a dry one to my recollection since returning home.","You remember that during the past summer I was very much reduced in flesh, at present I have more than desirable and sometimes endeavor to reduce it, but the nervousness with which I have been so much troubled and the disagreeableness of cold feet induce me to adhere to the indulgence of the palate. But my dishes are very plain: generally brown bread is the principle article for Breakfast and Tea and sometimes I probably do not taste meat for more than a month and I have not to my recollection used any other drink than cold water since my return home, and hope that such may continue to be the case.","I heard from Judge Allen a few days since: Cousin Mary is well, one of her daughters is rather ill. I met the daughter at the Alum Springs during the past summer. She is a beautiful girl.","Though I desire to hear from you frequently; yet I never wish to do so when there doing so, requires that your eyes should be tasked. To know that you are destroying or endangering the happiness of yourself, and those around you, produces more pain than the receipt of a letter cam compensate for.","Cousin Harriet Murdock was well when her last letter was written. A letter from her is daily expected.","Your Brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nApril 1st 1853","My Dear Sister, \nTime as it passes brings me to the renewal of the pleasant duty of writing to my sister, though there is nothing here of which I am aware that can be of interest to you, beyond what may be felt in an only brother. Let pleasure result from the mere act of writing to you. Our lives have been checkered in a most marked manner and we are still, notwithstanding all the ill omens of our youth, living even beyond the usual period of human life and I trust that before us are the brightest of our days. In taking a retrospective view of my own life, each year has opened as I consider, with increased promise and with my present views, the future is holding richer stores in reserve. Could you only believe with myself then would you also bear the present with patience and look forward to the future with a calm serene and pleasurable delight.","I too have crosses, and am at times deeply afflicted! But however sore may be the trials they lose their poignancy, and instead of producing injury I feel that I am but improved by the ordeal. But how is this accomplished? By throwing myself upon the protection of him, whose law book is the wonderful Bible. My dear sister I would not part with this book for countless universes. I feel ready to make every sacrifice to carry out the will of him who so loved us, as to give his only begotten son to die for me. How exceedingly great must have been that love!","The more I learn, the more dear does the precious volume appear to me. O Sister, if you would only pray! If you would only become religious! I derive much pleasure from morning walks, in which is to be enjoyed the pure sweetness of caroling birds.","The weather is delightful at present, and our peach trees are beginning to bloom, and in the course of a few more weeks, the forests will be clad with verdure.","Judge Brockenbrough's law school has closed its session and George Lurty has returned home; after having passed a profitable winter. If he will only make the best of his facilities, a brilliant career may be expected as his reward. He possesses talents of a high order.","I have not heard from Cousin Harriet for a long time. It appears she has forgotten me.","Sometime since, Cousin Sylvanus wrote to me, and stated that he was at home, but expected in a few days to leave for the west. Talk to the children for me as I would were I with you. Remember me very kindly to the whole family and to all enquiring relatives and friends.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington Rockbridge County, Va. \nApril 15th 1853","My Dear Sister, \nOur spring is opening beautifully, though it is said to be late. I wish that I could only be with you this evening, ah! Not this evening only, but many evenings. I am invited to a large party to night and among the scramble, expect to come in for my share of fun. My health is still improving and in a few months through the blessing of an all kind providence, I hope to be well, at least so much as people usually are.","I wish that you would send me by the return mail the daguerreotype which I had taken in New York after having shaved. The one with the beard on, was taken at New Orleans soon after my return from Mexico. This last one I wish you to keep safely as I prize it highly. If you remember, I gave you two others one being taken with a stern countenance, and the other with a smile, it is the smiling one which I want and don't fail to send it well enveloped, by the first mail. If you wish it to be returned, I will try and do so in a few months or else a better one in its stead; as I think your brother is a better looking man than he was when that was taken. It may be that you have not got the one which I had taken with the beard on, if not it is lost. I am anxious to get Father's, in order to have a facsimile of it taken, but do not trust it to the mail. I believe you let Cousin Harriet have the grim looking one, which I gave you, ungrateful girl that she is. I am going to write to her in a few days such a letter as such conduct in a pretty cousin merits.","I hope that you are out of bed, and able to enjoy the comforts of domestic life. Kiss the children and tell them a great many things such as their uncle would tell him were he in their company.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all the family and to all enquiring relatives \u0026 friends. Should any person be coming here, I would be glad to get my Blair's Rhetoric.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nJune 6th 1853","My Dearest \u0026 only Sister, \nYour melancholy letter has brought tears to my eyes. Yet I would never have you conceal anything from me because of the pain which it may cause me. If your health is really as you state, I would rather know it. My dearest sister, with tears in my eyes and a heart devoted to my God, I look into the future beyond the limits of this transient life of care; and see the dark gloom which is to exist throughout infinite duration. That whilst I am \"to shine like a star in the firmament for ever and forever,\" you are to be assigned to unending misery.","What my dear sister is this life, and all its joys, compared to that which is to come. How happy would I be did I but know that beyond this probationary life we should be together for ever more, there with those who have gone before us, to enjoy endless happiness. My sister, do reflect upon my course of life, think and see if I have ever erred since arriving at mature age, and then consider how I could ever have been satisfied of the truth of the Gospel; unless it is true. Have I ever erred in the affairs of this life? Remember too what strong irreligious influences have been brought to bear on me and yet in spite of all opposing obstacles, I am one of the most devoted of Christians.","Will you not have some faith in the prayers of a dying mother \u0026 brother? My dearest sister, do throw yourself into the hands of God. Throw yourself upon his mercy, repent of your sins and believe that the father will accept your prayers, and forgive your transgressions, for the sake of his son's merits. Remember that he hath said that they who come unto him he will in nowise cast off.","I shall leave here as soon as my vacation shall permit and hope to be with you by the 12 of July if not before. I had designed making you a visit this summer, but did not know whether it would be before or after my return from the North. I have business which calls me to New York City this summer and I was desirous of going some more distant places.","You speak of Dr. Bosworth's son. I wish that it was in my power to do him a service but being here as Professor, I ought not to abuse my trust in any way. I wrote to the Doctor in reference to his son, but I believe omitted to state that in his letter to the superintendent of the Institute he should state that he was unable to educate his son himself. When he calls to see you, I wish that you would mention this to him \u0026 also tell him that Col. Samuel L. Hayes is on the new Board of Visitors for your place.","I most sincerely hope that his son will get the appointment and if there is anything which I can do for him consistent with my duty as Professor, it shall be done with a great deal of pleasure.","Your brother, \nThomas","Rockbridge Alum Springs \nAugust 3rd, 1853","My Dear Sister, \nI arrived here yesterday in good health, and expect to leave for the North this evening, via Lexington. There are about five hundred visitors here at present, and the accommodations are nearly exhausted, and in a few days it is quite possible that persons from necessity will be turned off. I hope that Stark has quite recovered. Remember me very kindly to all the family, and to all other enquiring relatives and friends. Say to Mrs. [Hillie/Hellee] that I saw Judge Brockenbrough, but that as he is not a Freemason, I shall try elsewhere. I expect to be in Staunton tomorrow and hope to be able to find some influential Mason there who will attend promptly to the business. I endeavored to do so when coming through Staunton, but did not succeed. I intend to press the matter until some definite action shall have been taken upon the subject.","Say to Dr. Bosworth that I saw John1 yesterday, and that he was well with the exception of a sore leg. I asked him if he had written home, and he said that he had not done so, that he did not wish to, because of his leg being sore. I advised him to write and say nothing about his leg as it would be better to let them hear from him, though he should say nothing in respect to this. His leg did not appear to trouble him much, he was going about the encampment and did not appear much lame. He told me that he would write. If you should say anything to the Doctor about John's leg, tell him to have no concern about it. But probably it would be best to say nothing about the subject of health. I am scarce of paper. Tell Miss Eliza that she must be on the look out for something in relation to me, and in reference to which she called my attention.","Your brother, \nThomas","Say to Doctor Bosworth that I did not hand in the list for John, because of its having already been done.","Lexington, Va. \nOctober 19th, 1853","My Dear Sister, \nSometime since when Mr. Tanner the Daguerreian was passing through here on his way to Beverly, I availed myself of his kindness to send you and Grace and Thomas the little purchases which I made last summer and I hope that they reached you safely. I should have sent Father's miniature also, but upon reflection thought it would be better to defer doing so until a more favorable opportunity should present itself. I hope that Mr. Tanner called to see you, he is a very worthy person and one in whose integrity I have much confidence. The weather here is beautiful and I am enjoying like. To me my wife is a great source of happiness. She has those requisites of which I used to speak to you, and sends her love to you. Tell Mrs. [Hillie] that I have not yet learned the result  result of the application; but that it shall be followed up until some answer shall be obtained.","In my last letter, I spoke of being in Philadelphia. We remained there from Saturday until Monday, when we proceeded to West Point where I was delighted with my easy associations: The beautiful plains, the frowning ruins of Fort Putnam, the majestic river, and magnificent scenery all conspired to enhance my happiness which had already been of a high order. The ladies1 also were much pleased with it.","After remaining there until about 12 o'clock next day, we resumed out route for Niagara Falls. This of all natural curiosities is the most sublime and imposing which has ever come under my observation. We put up at the Cataract House, which is on the American side, and the next morning crossed over to Goat's Island which separates the Falls into two parts, that point on the East of the Island is called the Transcript\nAmerican Falls and that on the West side the Canadian. The latter is much the larger, by reason of the greater quantity of water which passes down on this side of the island. The Canadian falls are called the horseshoe falls from their resemblance to a horseshoe, the toe being up stream. When looking at this wonder of nature I desired to be left to my own interrupted thoughts, it lulls the mind and forbids interruption, it calls on the mind for its entire and undivided contemplation. More of this in my next. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. the family and all enquiring friends \u0026 relatives.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nNovember 30th 1853","My Dear Sister, \nI hope that upon the receipt of this that you will be induced to break your long silence. Do not think that because I am married that I would not be glad to receive a letter from you. I am going to the wedding of one of my old bachelor friends this evening. His name is Massie1, a graduate of the Va. Mil. Institute; the lady is Miss Sophonisba B. McDowell, daughter of the late governor McDowell.","At present my health is influenced by a cold in the head; but to such things in my own case, I attach but little importance, for with care they are dissipated in a few days. My wife is in good health, and sends her love to you \u0026 the family.","Things here are working smoothly, the weather is fine, and I am much pleased with the coming prospects. Give my love to Mr. A. and the rest of the family. Tell Mrs. Hillie that I saw the gentleman to whom I made application in her case, but a few days since, and that he that he had not been able to do anything for her as yet, but on account of the recent expenses of the lodge; but that he was certain that he would get twenty dollars at least, and that he would be in Richmond this winter, and that he would bring her case before the grand lodge of the State. But tell her not to be too sanguine about success for fear that she may be disappointed. In my opinion, something will be done for her, but how much it is impossible to say.","I believe that at the close of my last letter I was making some remarks upon Niagara, and I had probably finished them. After leaving there, we proceeded in a carriage down the Niagara River for a few miles to Lewiston, where we took a steamer and proceeded to cross Lake Ontario on our way to the St. Lawrence River, and at dawn the next morning we were around a cluster of islands called the thousand islands, which present an extremely beautiful aspect and they are probably a thousand in number, some almost covered by bare and rugged rocks and crops and the other beautifully varied with forests of Northern growth. I enjoyed the scene much! Very much! During the day, we passed through the perilous rapids of that remarkable river. In passing one of them we took on board a special pilot of large an athletic dimensions. After thus passing a very pleasant day, we arrived safely at Montreal. To be remembered to all inquiring relatives \u0026 friends is the request of your only brother, \nThomas ","P.S. You may form some idea of one of the rapids from the circumstance that though we were on a high decked steamer, yes the spray was thrown extremely over her prow and so as to fall upon her deck.","Lexington, Va. \nFebruary 14th 1854","My Dear Sister, \nYour long looked for letter arrived at last. I am much pleased at having another niece and hope that she may prove as pretty and interesting as Grace. I hope that you may not have a return of the sore mouth, but that better health may bless you than in past years.","It is very singular that Mr. Tanner neglected to give you the things entrusted to him, possibly he changed his route after having seen me and did not pass through Beverly.","I wish that I could get Tom some suitable books here. I may have an opportunity of getting some by the time that any person from this place goes to Beverly.","I send you a lock of Ellie's hair which she reluctantly parts with because of its color, which she hopes may prove more acceptable to your taste than it has ever been to hers. My message to you is that you must prize it very highly as being the token of a sister's love and from a brother's wife.","Send us a lock from your hair and also one from Grace. Tell her to give me the prettiest she has so that I may look at it when I am so far off that I cannot see her pretty face. Tell her furthermore that I have told her Aunt that Grace is very pretty \u0026 her conduct much as good as her face.","I have not yet heard of any money being collected for Mrs. Hillie and I feel uneasy about it; yet I have strong reassurances that something will be done, and I shall press the matter until a definite answer shall have been obtained, and the result I will inform Mrs. Hillie of immediately. Ellie joins me in love to you and the family.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nMarch 4th 1854","My Dear Sister, \nYour kind letter was gladly received, and read. Permit me to congratulate myself on being the Uncle of another niece as pretty as Grace. I hope that you will accept my kindest congratulations and give the same to Mr. Arnold. As yet I have heard nothing of Mr. Tanner.","I hope that Mrs. Hillie is improving in health. I am anxious about her claim, no recent account has been given me in reference to it. Should nothing be reported to me before summer, I shall go to Staunton in person and see about it. Until that time my occupation requires me to be at the Institute.","We have recently been called to mourn the death of my mother-in-law, she without any apparent uneasy concern passed in to that unseen world where the weary are at rest. Her life was such as to attract around her many warm friends, and if she had any enemy in this world it was and continues to be a secret to me. Hers was a Christian life and hers was a Christian death. She had been afflicted with rheumatism for several months previous to the close of her life and on Saturday preceding her death she had the return of hernia which had formerly afflicted her. On the 23rd of February about 3 o'clock P.M. her husband told her that her end had come. She asked how long she could live and he told her two or three hours, and although the Physicians had the same day pronounced her symptoms favorable, she appeared perfectly reconciled. She said that she was not afraid to die and that she found Jesus precious to her soul. [text at left margin] She asked us to kiss her and told her children to live near to Jesus and to be kind to one another. When asked by one her daughters what they should do without her, she replied that the Lord would provide. She was strongly attached to her family and [they] to her; yet she appeared to have no concern about what would become of herself or family, such was her complete confidence in the promises of the Bible. She felt assured that God would provide for her family and she felt that she was going to her saviour, with whom she expected to enjoy unending happiness. Her death was no leaping into the dark. She died with the bright hope of an unending immortality of happiness.","My sister, Oh! That you could thus live, then might you thus die. Do you not remember how much you are concerned about your children when you apprehend the approach of a dying hour. Do my sister turn to God and cast all your care in Jesus. I believe that you had our Mother's and Warren's prayers and now you have mine, and more than mine. My Dear Sister, do seek religion.","Remember me very kindly to each member of the family, my wife sends her love also.","Remember me to all enquiring relations and friends.","Your brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nApril 7th 1854","My Dear Sister, \nAs I received your letter day before yesterday, and was desirous of answering it by the return mail, I could only say a few words. I am not certain whether the physician mentioned in your letter, was the same I have heard of as the lecturer in the North, or not; if he is, as I before stated, I should not much admire his character, though he might be a good doctor notwithstanding. Yet I would not like such a man for my physician, if I could get a good physician whose moral character would receive my approbation. If this is not the lecturer, I know nothing about him.","I hope that by the time you receive this that your health will have much improved. But my sister, be that as it may, do turn to God, and obey the teachings of the Bible. If you do not believe its teachings at least obey its doctrines and I believe that God will give you faith. Make but the effort, and resolve to do what it teaches to the close of life, and then you may expect death to be disrobed of its terrors. Remember that you have your brother's prayers, and I hope those of several members of my wife's family, and I believe that you also received the prayers of our Mother and Brother.","I received a letter a few days since from Aunt Clementine Neale. She and Uncle Alford had been south to see Uncle Thornton and Wirt, but a short time before they reached Uncle Thornton's Wirt had gone to California. She tells me that Wirt is a very tall man, and that Uncle Thornton has a very high opinion of him. Uncle Minor's wife lost her last husband in New Orleans some months since and she is consequently again thrown upon her father's protection. I have also received a letter from Uncle John White; his health has improved and that of his family is generally good. Uncle George White's family at last account was well.","My dear sister do try and follow your Brother's council now and remember that this letter is prayed over by him, that it may be the means of your eternal happiness. Let me hear from you soon.","Your affectionate Brother, \nThomas","Lexington, VA \nApril 11th 1854","My Dear Sister, \nLast night I received a letter from Uncle John White, in which the states that Uncle Madison is not willing to have Uncle Cummins' property sold so far as to pay off his (Cummins) debts and that Madison is opposed to having the mills rented out again, but is trying to get them into his own hands, and he already had got the negroes from Jacob Jackson. Uncle John thinks that the property ought to be sold so far as to pay off Uncle Cummins' debts and the remainder to be divided among the heirs, and I think that such is the proper course. He offers to do the best he can for you and me provided we wish him to do so. I have offered to give him my interest as an heir because I was afraid that in going to law I might spend more than my interest would be worth. I wish you would let Uncle John know whether he shall do anything for you or not. I hope that by this time all is well with you. Ellie joins me in love to yourself and family.","Your brother, \nThomas","V.M. Institute \nLexington, Va.","My Dear Sister, \nI have in vain waited for your reply to several letters; if you can not write barely enclose me your card or anything to tell me that you are still among the living. Doctor White left your presents for me with a friend of mine and they have come safely to hand and for which I am much obliged. I regret that he did not call and see me or at least let me know of his being in town in order to give me an opportunity of seeing him and it would have given me an opportunity of returning father's miniature. I have not seen Mr. Tanner since he passed through Beverly; but I suppose that he delivered to you some books for Thomas.","Tell Mrs. Hilley that I have not been able to get anything for her as yet, but that the necessary steps have been taken and that we must await the result which she shall be made acquainted with.","I am a candidate for the Professorship of Mathematics in the University of Va. I am well pleased with my present position, yet the other is more desirable both by reason of its being more prominent, and its being about three thousand dollars. The professor is elected by the Board of Visitors for the University of Va.","We have had some very cold weather here during the past few days but at present it is very fine.","My wife has had the left side of her face partially [paralyzed]1","Your brother, \nThomas","P.S. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all the family and inquiring relations and friends. T.J.J.","Lexington, Va. \nMay 2nd 1854","My Dear Sister, \nI chanced to be at the Hotel yesterday when Doctor White was passing through town and was much pleased at meeting him; it served to some extent the purpose of seeing you; as I thereby had an opportunity of seeing someone who had recently been with my sister. He told me that you had written to me and after the Post Office had opened I received your letter. The mass of which you speak I would send to you, had the Doctor not have procured it before seeing me, he told me that he had found it in the shop of some doctor as he was coming to Lexington. Should you wish any more at any time, let me know and I will procure it for you. I do hope that little Tom is free from that dreadful disease the scrofula. I trust that your apprehensions may prove groundless but it always best to be wide awake, and not permit ourselves to be taken by surprise.","I hope that your health may continue to improve. The poor little Babe what can be the matter with it? I suppose that it is difficult to decide in so young a child, but let us hope for the better while we continue to be prepared for the worst.","Ellie's face has not yet entirely recovered; but I am of the opinion that time will effect a perfect restoration.","Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all enquiring relatives and friends. Tell Thomas and the other children, that I love them, and that they must be good children. Ellie joins me in love to you all.","Your brother, Thomas","P.S. Tell Thomas that I am sorry that he is sick, and that I wish that I could do something for him. T.J.J.","Lexington, Va. \nJune 12th, 1854","My Dear Sister, \nYour sorrowful letter came safe. Your loss is one which I have never been called upon to bear up under; I can well conceive of the tender union which is thus sundered. You have my sympathy [note 1] and I wish I could point you successfully to the source of consolation. I have [entrusted?] the hair to Ellie's keeping. I am not certain that we will be able to come to Beverly this summer; though, should we do so, I will write to you before hand. I am glad to hear that the other children are doing so well. Enclosed is the ribbon. I hope that it will please you, it was the prettiest that Ellie could find. Should there be any other article that I can procure you, it will give me pleasure to do so. I am not certain about my election; but be the result as it may, my friends have acted nobly in my cause.  [note 2] I am very much pressed at this time with studies and letter writing; though a few more weeks will close our session. Tell Doctor B. that his son is in good health. All of my wife's family are at home now, with the exception of one brother, who is in Pa. One of her brothers who is a lawyer in Philadelphia has brought home his bride; having married last Thursday.","I am endeavoring to get an answer about Mrs. Hilley's money: and if I do not get it soon I shall go and see about it in person, and will have the matter settled either one way or the other. Remember me to her and to all my other friends.","Your brother \nT. J. Jackson \nRemember me very kindly to each member of the family and to my other relations. \nTJJ","[Note 1 - Reference to the death of Laura's infant daughter, Laura Zell Arnold (b. Dec. 1853 d. May 1854).]\n[Note 2 - Reference to Jackson's pending application for a professorship at the University of Virginia. Shortly after this letter was written, the University's Board awarded the position to another candidate.]","My Dear Sister, \nEllie \u0026 myself hope to be with you this day week (Saturday).","I wish you would say to Mrs. Hillie that I have failed in my efforts to procure her any assistance. I much regret this. I do not know of any person belonging to the Staunton Lodge who would have been more likely of success than Mr. Watts, the gentleman to whom I entrusted it.\nYour Brother Thomas ","My dear Laura, \nThe Major is so busy with his duties at the Institute that he has commissioned me to finish this letter for him. Indeed, I have scarcely seen him today. He wishes me to say to you that he hopes you will not exert yourself by making any preparations to receive us; he does not want you to weary yourself or injure your health on our account. The weather is so extremely warm just now that we quite fear the ride in stage, but we hope to find it cooler further among the mountains.\nYours affect. \nEllie Jackson","Excuse this hasty note as I am much pressed with business. Mr. Bledsoe of Kentucky was elected at the University to the chair for which I was a candidate.","Healing Springs, Va. \nJuly 24th 1854","My dear Laura, \nWe intended to have written last week to you concerning our journey and safe arrival here, but it was postponed from day to day as such things often are. The journey over the mountains was exceedingly tiresome to me, as the road over the Cheat Mt. had been newly macadamized \u0026 the load was heavy for two horses. We had a very agreeable companion","[at top of page]","The Major says they did not know when they would make any mass at the Bath Alum, but he says if you want it he will direct them to send you a keg of it, but he expects the transportation will cost a good deal. companion with us, whose vivacity and intelligence beguiled our way very much. His name was Henry O. Middleton \u0026 he is a great land owner \u0026 speculator. Much of his talk was about land. It was nine o'clock when we reached Monterey and we left it at two in the morning, so we did not have very much rest-- but by lying down on the seat with my head on the Major's knees \u0026 Mr. Middleton's overcoat for a pillow I rested somewhat \u0026 did not feel the jolting so terribly as I did sometimes. At Yager's where we dined, they had according to the Major's request a fine dish of trout and I can assure you we did full justice to them. We did not go all the way to Staunton on Saturday, but stopped 15 miles short of it at Dudley's. From there the landlord brought us over to Oakland on the other turnpike. There we stayed over Sunday and on Monday evening we took the stage again. That night we slept at Cloverdale \u0026 the next day we came on here, stopping to breakfast at the Bath Alum.","The Major inquired there for the mass according to your wish but they had none and were making none. There were very few visitors there.","We reached these Springs about noon on Tuesday. A good many people have come since we did and now I suppose there are 50 or 60 here. The water is disagreeably warm to drink, but is very pleasant to bathe in. I drink about 5 glasses a day \u0026 the Major drinks more. They keep an excellent table and we get the very nicest brown bread, plenty of venison \u0026 other meat and twice they had tomatoes, but they were brought from Richmond. They have been examining my face this morning \u0026 I think it is a little improved.  I let the water run over it when I was in the bath. The Major thinks the water is doing him good. He joins with me in sending love to you \u0026 the children \u0026 compliments to Mr. Arnold.","Yours Affect.\nE.J. Jackson","Lexington, Va. \nNov. 14th 1854","My dear sister \nYou must excuse this short letter and also my not having written to you at an earlier day, for my eyes have become so bad as to make me very careful with them. You wrote to me that should your health not prevent your coming to see me that I might have expected your arrival several days since. I went to the Hotel to see whether you had attempted such a journey. Though I would like to see you, and appreciate your very sisterly affection, yet I would not like for you to attempt coming over such a road, with all its harassments, so do not attempt it. When my next vacation vacation will enable me to leave (which I cannot do now without neglecting my duties) I trust that God will again permit me to see your face.","My Dear Ellie thought to pass over the stage route from here to Beverly was a hard undertaking for her. After she returned home she was pleased with her visit. She has now gone on a glorious visit though through a gloomy portal. Her companion are of the glorified Host. I look forward with delight to the day when I shall join her. Religion is all that I desire it to be. I am reconciled to my loss and have joy in hope of a future reunion where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. I am much obliged to you for you kind desire to come and stay with Ellie.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas.","Lex. Va. \nFeby 20th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nI have learned with pleasure that your health has improved and I hope that you may not for many a day to come {need} any more medicine. I have gone to both of our book stores but in neither one could be found the books which you require. If you desire it and will let me know I will get one of our merchants when in Philadelphia next month to get them if they are to be had. The spelling book is here but the others I doubt whether they will ever be here unless specially ordered.","I have just written to Wirt I to have done so some time since but have been prevented by my eyes. He is at Mount Vernon Indiana where he recently returned from California. He saw hard times and was glad to get back even with his life, though he brought some money $340 dollars.","My eyes are improving but still I have to be careful with them, the spots continue to float before them. I am obliged to you for your kind suggestion not to hurt them even in writing to you. Maggie has been in Philadelphia for about three months for her health. Is there anything of Dear Ellie's which you would like to have, her pencil, her glasses or anything else?","Love to all. \nYour affectionate brother, Thomas.","[Note: the last page of this document contains a handwritten copy of a letter not in our collection]","Lexington Va \nJanuary 24th 1854","My Dear Sister \nMy eyes have improved so that I hope to be able sometim next month to write you a letter.  I received your letter yesterday.  Maggie is in Philadelphia.","Your affectionate \nbrother Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nMarch 20th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nI sometime since received a letter from Wirt in which he stated that he was at Uncle Alfred Neales, and that he intended going to your house as soon as the weather should settle. He requested me to answer him immediately directing my letter to him at Beverly. I at once replied and I suppose that the letter has reached its destination ere this. He writes a good hand and a sensible letter. He expresses his intention of going to California or his desire to do so. This I","[text below continues from page 4; it appears on the left and top margins of page 1]","here but I am unable to select for fear that you may have them or that they may not suit your taste. Remember me very kindly to Wirt when he arrives, to Mr. A., to all the family and to all enquiring friends and relatives.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","hope he will relinquish. I am inclined to the belief that he would probably do as well by making Civil Engineering his profession as at any thing else to which he could turn his attention under present circumstances. But of this I can not speak definitely. He must judge of this for himself. Try and get him to stay with you if you can, until I come and get him to study arithmetic \u0026 geography and history: and for this purpose lend him Rollin's ancient history. If Wirt will study Latin I will give him lessons during the summer and put him in the way of learning it so that he can teach Thomas.","I will also if he will consent to do so give him instruction in the different sciences, of Algebra, Geometry and in Engineering and other branches of necessary education and bring with me the necessary books. If he thinks that it will take up too much time for a perfect education, he can take enough for an Engineer in the course of a few months. He can then commence the practice on some of our internal improvements. I have an idea that he might succeed well in this sphere of life. He could whilst practicing his profession make himself a good historian, but it would be the safer plan to get a good education before he commences the practice of the profession.","I hope that for the present Wirt will conclude to teach and then he can as he progresses with his education decide on his profession. I am anxious to know as soon as practicable his determination. I think that the plan of staying in Beverly and taking up a school is the proper one for him if all things are favorable to it, so far as obtaining Mr. Arnold's approbation and a moderate school. I send you two styles of writing but I would not advise the use of but one. If you will let me know which you have selected I can send you [some] others when wanted.","I bought four papers of seed, but can only find three. If you will name the kind of seed you want I think that I can probably get them for there is a variety","[end of letter appears in margin on page 1] ","Lex. Va. \nApril 4th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter of the 30th ult. And Thomas' came by this days mail. I feared from what I recently heard that Wirt's mind had not entirely recovered. And as such appears to be the case from your letter, it might be dangerous for him to be closely confined. He told me in his letter that he was not qualified for any occupation except farming and that he did not have the means for this. I therefore make two offers to him. One is to purchase the farm worth a thousand dollars and let him go on it, and have all that he can make. The other is the system of education which I have already stated to you. Now if you can let him know this in such a manner as to be acceptable to him, I wish you to do so. If you think that such can not be done, then let me know it. He ought not to feel hurt at any assistance which I offer to give him, because he is my brother. Should he conclude to go on the farm, I want him to read during his spare time and having a good memory he can become a good historian. Should he prefer going on a farm, I think it would be well to select one in such a position as will enable him easily to dispose of his produce. He might in a few years be able to refund the money used. I would not charge him any interest. I have not got a thousand dollars on hand now; but expect to have in a few months. Wirt might be looking him out a place suitable farm so that when I come West we go together and see it.","I am sorry that your eyes are so much impaired, but hope that they will be better before this reaches you. I would recommend you to fill a basin full of water and put your face under the water and hold your eyes open in it as long as you can hold your breath. Just do this once whenever your eyes are very painful. This is the course which I am now pursuing. I do it about six times a day in cold water \u0026 the water should be as cold as when just drawn from the well or taken from the river. My eyes are quite bad at present. Don't write but make Thomas do it for you. I would be glad if Wirt would write to me. Tell Thomas that I shall answer his letter in a few days and that I am very thankful to him for it. Tell him that I am much pleased with his good spelling. I sent the primer and reader by the last mail. Give my love to all and the family and Wirt.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas ","Lexington, Va. \nJune 1st, 1855","My Dear Sister, \nDay before yesterday, I received a letter from Wirt written, at Uncle Alfred's. he says that his health had improved and that he ploughed nearly all the preceding day. He also stated that there is a school a short distance below the Island, and that he wants to go to school there when his health is sufficiently reestablished. He says that he likes Mr. Arnold \"very much\" and that you treated him \"like a brother.\" I am pleased with his letter, and if he continues at Uncle Alfred's, I want to visit him this summer. I should not for a moment suspect from his composition that his mind was injured. He speaks plainly and sensibly.","I hope that before this, you have recovered at least the usual use of your eyes and that all things are moving on pleasantly. How is Thomas getting along with his studies?","This a rainy day here, but is rather brighter that it was early in the morning. I have received the railing for dear Ellie's grave and this summer expect to take steps for the Tomb stones to be brought from Philadelphia. I intend to have them of Italian marble. The iron railing is neat and when I put it up it will be about three feet high.","Pure and lovely companion of my happier days, I feel that she has entered upon the blissful enjoyment of which the human mind cannot have a clear conception. Ere many long years roll by I hope to be with her, where there will be no more separation. We loved each other on Earth and shall that love be diminished in eternity I do not believe it, but on the contrary will be greatly enhanced. Had I one request on Earth to ask in accordance with my own feelings and apart from duty it would be that I might join her before the close of another day after this. I have many pleasures here, but I believe that there are greater in reserve beyond this life.","If you want me to bring any thing in July, let me know in your next.","Give me love to all the family \u0026 to all inquiring relatives \u0026 friends.","Your affectionate brother, \nT.J. Jackson","Lexington, Va. \nJune 18th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter post marked 10th Inst. came a few days after I had written to Mr. Watts of Staunton in reference to Mrs. Hilley and he tells me in his reply that the grand lodge could not do any thing for want of Jurisdiction and that the Staunton Lodge could not give assistance for want of funds. A recent house built by this lodge  has prevented any aid from this source. Mr. W. said \"We have purchased a very fine lodge room at a heavy expense, and all the means we can well share must go to pay for it.\" So you see how hopeless the case is. Say to Mrs. Hilley that I much regret this issue of the application. I had hoped that something would have been done, but as the Staunton and the grand lodges have both failed, I don't see that any thing is to be hoped for in this section of the state.","Julia last week purchased two collars for you but she could not find a suitable belt. I afterwards went in search of one, but with a similar result. There are plenty of them, but not such as please me, so I intend postponing the purchase until I reach Staunton. I could get a bonnet but I am afraid that it would get broken. I shall think it over when I am in Staunton. The [shawl] I have had no opportunity as yet of sending for. I shall try and bring you some slips from dear Ellie's flowers.","It will give me much pleasure to teach Thomas while I am with you. I have a few old clothes which I will take with me. I much obliged for your kindness in reference to the shirts but don't let any thing be touched until I see you.","Wirt has not written since your last.","Remember me very kindly to Mrs. Hilley \u0026 to Miss El[illegible] and to other enquiring friends.","Give my love to all the family. I hope that Aunt and Cousin John's health have improved.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Uncle Alfred's \nAugust 10th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nThe object of this note is to state that I was prevented from going on the Hall place. But I learned that she there are 637 1/2 acres to be sold on the 20th of this month. This land is composed of the Hall place, the School Croft place \u0026 the Thorpe place, none of which I wish to purchase. It is estimated that it will go at from three to five thousand dollars \u0026 is by all regarded as valuable property.","As my eyes continue weak you must excuse this brief letter. Wirt sends his love \u0026 thanks for the articles of clothing and says that he wants you to write to him, that he has only received that one short note from you though he has written several letters. Uncle's family are in usual health.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nSept. 3rd 1855","My Dear Sister, \nAs my eyes are still troubling me, you must excuse this brief note. I left Wirt on Thursday of week before last with the understanding that he would start for Missouri on the following Monday. There he designed going to farming on some land of mine which I am to purchase. He is to have some more schooling after he gets located, and I hope that he will do well. He was troubled about the promise which he made to you of paying you a visit. I advised him to go at once and select some place where he would like to live and that I would write to you. It was important that he should as soon as practicable get fixed in some pursuit. His mind was unsettled and flying from thing to thing, and it appears that the course he was prevailed on to take is the best for him. He had learned but very little at school previous to my going to the River. But with the start I gave him in grammar I hope that he will become a good grammarian. I want him to study spelling writing and grammar. I hope that you will write to me soon approving his course and excusing him from his promise. I feet well satisfied that you would do so when I counseled him at once to locate himself. Give my love to all the family.","Your affectionate brother","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 1855","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter to Wirt appears to have had a good influence on him such as to induce him to relinquish his idea of returning to Indiana. Yet he has gone beyond what I authorized him to do by purchasing a farm at eight dollars per acre. I restricted him to seven at most. But notwithstanding if Cousin Wm. Neale will approve of the bargain I have determined to advance eleven hundred dollars. I well know that there is a risk but it appears to me that I ought to run this risk for him. He made the purchase without consulting Cousin Wm. and it may be that he has been cheated. I have written to Uncle Alfred to forward between seven and eight hundred dollars if he thinks it should be done, but with the condition that the contract is to be approved by Cousin Wm. and the deed to be made out in my name. Wirt says that he has paid ninety five dollars of the purchase money by selling his horse to the person from whom he purchased.","Mr. Thomas left for home yesterday and I left at the house where he was staying a testament for him to carry to Mrs. Hilley. It may possibly be that it was not delivered to him, please let me know whether Mrs. Hilley gets it. He was not in when I left the book and he told me afterwards that he had not received it, but I requested him to ask for it before leaving.","Tell Mr. Arnold that I want to get about two thousand acres of land warrant and ask him whether he could purchase me any if I were to forward the money and at about what price does he think it can be procured. I do not want to make any purchases until after Christmas as the general impression I believe is that the price will be lower about that time, but I would like to know what it is worth now. Tell him that my intention is to let the land lay after purchasing it for a number of years without selling it and that as the lands in Kansas are less culled over than those in the free states I will for the same amount of money get better land and that Kansas will almost certainly be a free state and this will give the advantage of a free state in selling should I years hence wish to dispose of them. Ask him what he thinks of these views. Tell him that I have been told there is considerable good land in Illinois still unappropriated and if so I want to lay warrants on some of it as it must ultimately command a high price.","I hope Mr. Campbell will come on and that you will be able to keep him. Aunt Clem told me in a recent letter that soon after my leaving she was laid up from","[end of letter appears in margin of this and previous pages]","Charly \u0026 Julia took prizes.","I received Dear Ellie's tomb stones today enclosed a draft of the head stone, it has a full blown rose and a rose bud on the top. William Junkin my youngest brother-in-law is to be married tomorrow to Miss Anna Anderson a lovely a pretty girl. Our synod was a delightful assembly. Your affectionate brother.","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 6th 1855","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter of the 29th Sept. came safely and I am obliged to you for your advise in regard to Wirt, and I agree with you in regard to the course to be pursued. I had previously taken precautions against any such consequences as you refer to. My arrangement with regards to the purchase of land is this. That he should go out and make a selection of such a farm as would fulfill certain conditions, and previous to the purchase the transaction must be approved by Uncle Alfred Neale in the event of his being in Missouri at the time, if not then Cousin William Neale must approve of it. Upon complying with all the conditions, Uncle Alfred Neale is to forward endorse a note which I left in his hands and after getting the money out of the Bank to forward a check for it on [N. T.?] payable to the order of Cousin William Neale. And when the deed is made out in my name Cousin William is to pay the money. So the money is entirely beyond Wirt's control. Cousin Wm. Neale has advised Wirt to do as you recommended, viz. to raise stock \u0026 I suppose that he will do so.","When Wirt shall have purchased land, then I expect to furnish him some money to enable him to work it. This he may be able to dispose of, but I will be on my guard about entrusting him with it if there is any danger of [Will?/him?] going back to Uncle Thornton's","I am thankful to you for having written a plain letter to Wirt upon his conduct. I have received a letter from Wirt dated Sept. 19th in which he states that he had reached William Neale's but in going up the Mississippi River the boat was s[wamp?]ed and he left his berth to go forward leaving his purse under his pillow and when he returned it was gone. He says that the country is very healthy. But that improved land is worth from 25 to 30 dollars per acre. Cousin Wm. has advised him to go elsewhere and he is going to look at the lands of Johnson County. He expresses himself pleased with the country and I hope that he may do well. I do not want him to go into a free state if it can be avoided for he would probably become an abolitionist and then in the event of trouble between the N \u0026 S he would stand on one side and we on the opposite. Tell Mr. Arnold that next year I want to go West and make investments in land and would be glad could he go along and make some purchases for himself if he desires to make such.","[end of letter in margins of this and previous pages]","William Woodson says that he acknowledges his obligation to assist Wirt but that he is not able. I agree with him that land in a free state rises most rapidly. But I have a scheme on hand which I think approve of and which I will give in my next.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Nov. 3rd 1855","I wish that you would not omit to let me know Mr. Arnold's views in your next and whether he thinks that he will go with me and the prospect of buying say one thousand acres of land warrant \u0026 the price per acre.","I wrote to James Dicks a few days since, and the reference to his putting up stones at Brother Warren's grave, and I wish that you would drop him a line as soon as convenient giving the days of his birth and death. If you have my letter upon the subject of his death you may find one of the dates from it.","I got Aunt Coty Williams to go with me to Father's and our sisters graves and made arrangement with her for having the graves fixed up so far as renewing the Earth over them and I hope that before a [great while?] we shall be able to erect stones.","The Cadets have been absent at Petersburg and Richmond but are expected to be home today.","T.J.J.","Lexington Va. \nNov. 13th 1855","[fragment; only top portion exists]","...it as he was going West to buy land, and gave his note payable in two months. So your....","[fragment; only top portion exists]","-pects be applied as I originally designed. He wrote to me that he could get two hundred dollars for his bargain and if so will have done well by the purchase and sale of it again. I don't know what to do about him. I told him at the time that I made the proposition not to accept of it unless he felt it would be to his interest, and I wrote in reply to his letter expressing the advantages that Indiana offered, that if he was dissatisfied with our engagement not to consider himself bound by it.","Cousin Hardin Neale it appears is really consumptive.","Remember me very affectionately to all the family and very kindly to all inquiring relatives \u0026 friends.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nChristmas 1855","My Dear Nephew, \nYour letter has given me pleasure in various ways. I am glad to know that you can find time from your play to write me so good a letter and hope that you will write frequently. I am sorrowed that your mule should have been so unmannerly as to throw you off \u0026 even after doing this should kick you, but now since your Pa has sold him all such accidents I hope will be avoided for the future.  I remember having once been served pretty much the same way by one of those kicking creatures. It happened in this way I went with Cousin Wm. Brake whom your mother can tell you about to bring some mules home one Sunday Morning, and as I was riding down a long hill somehow or other I not only got over the mark across his shoulders but he got me over his head and jumped clear over me and way he went \u0026 from that day to this I have not been very fond of mule riding. You know they kick out to one side like a cow.","I have corrected your letter \u0026 believing that you would understand the corrections better if I returned the letter with the corrections I have concluded to return it with this. And now I am not going to look over my letter, and I expect that there are some mistakes in it \u0026 if so I wish when you read it that you would point them out to your Pa or Ma and tell me of them when you next write, and if there are many you can just correct them, and return the letter thus corrected. I hope that you will get to a good school this Winter. I saw Doctor Bosworth this morning at the Hotel or Tavern in Town. He is up paying his son John a visit during the Christmas holidays \u0026 I wish that you would go \u0026 tell Mrs. Bosworth that I saw him \u0026 tell her also that John is well.","The Doctor told me that he thought that you would have a good teacher in Town this winter. I hope that you will get enough money to buy a calf and that you will grow up to be a good \u0026 wise man.","Give much love to your Father, Mother, Grace \u0026 Stark.","Your affectionate Uncle \nThomas","Jany 14th 1856","My Dear Aunt, \nYour letter enclosing Wirt's \u0026 its accompanying bonds came safely. And in reply I would state that I even desire that my feelings may never get the better of my judgement. And certainly from all the light now before me it would be in violation of my judgement to aid Wirt until he gives evidence of being a reliable and straight forward person. Though he promised in his letters to give a portion of each to [parsing?] as I had taught him. Yet he has not so much as attempted anything in any of his letters, and it appears ","[top margin text is end of letter, see page 2]\nunless they are responsible persons. that though he promised you not to purchase the watch, yet he violated his promise to you and excused himself by saying that the man made him do so. For the present and until he satisfies me that it would be proper to give him aid I must decline doing it. But it will give me pleasure to assist whenever I can do so with the consciousness that he will do what is right.","Tell uncle that I am anxiously looking for the check from him on New York City as I want to forward funds there as soon as practicable. Much love to uncle and to all the family. Please let me hear from you soon.","Your affectionate nephew, \nThomas","I return one of Wirt's papers and will return the others letter hereafter. The deed is to be made to Wirt \u0026 this not until is directly the reverse of his obligations \u0026 the time of making the deed is deferred until the last purchase money shall be paid \u0026 then if they cannot make it, there it ends unless they are responsible persons.","Lexington, Va. \nFeby. 18th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nI expect that you have been expecting a letter for several mails as I am several mails behind my time, and acting upon the principle that late is better than never I have concluded to appropriate a portion of this afternoon to a little talk with you.","My paper you see is variegated with colors by obviously not much beautified by such acquisition. This varied appearance has resulted not from color but from the absence of color produced by spilling some nitric acid on it \u0026 it has given me about a [illegible] of the same stamp. Tell Thomas he must never give up his Latin grammar nor his English either. That if he perseveres that he may expect to find both of great use after awhile. Tell him that his uncle had to study hard for years at more difficult things than the Latin \u0026 grammar and that after he learns it, that it will all be very easy. Tell him also that I want a letter from him when he finds time to write. But he must make himself perfect master of his spelling book and grammar now when he is young and then he may expect to write correct letters, but without knowing these two books he can hardly expect to write correctly. Because all correct writing must have the words spelled correctly and written grammatically.","How is cousin John getting? I have not yet written to him, but if your next letter brings the news of his life being prolonged I think that I will try and write very soon after. My time is taken up during the day and I am afraid to write at night. But my eyes are improving. I have no recent news of Wirt at least for several weeks \u0026 I do not know where he is. The last I heard from him was through a letter written to Aunt Clem. Cousin Hardin appointed Uncle Alfred his administrator. If Cousin John is still living, give him my warm remembrances \u0026 hope that the visions of the future may grow brighter until faith is lost in reality of those joys which passeth all understanding. Much love to all.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter has come safely, and I am glad to learn that you are in such an exuberant flow of spirits and hope that such much may long continue.","I received, and answered your other letter in regard to the tombstones at Brother Warren's grave. But as I usually answer letters from recollection, thus saving my eyes from rereading, I forgot ","[end of letter from page 4 appears on margins of page 1]","Thomas need not repeat his English verb when he is conjugating his Latin verb, but ask him what his Latin verb is in English. I have heard from Wirt and written a very plain letter to him like that which I wrote to you. Much love to all.","Thomas","to answer that particular inquiry, but remembered it afterwards and should have answered it. In this: I wish to put stones to his grave and also to Father's \u0026 sister's, and also to Mother's if I knew certainly the spot, but it appears to me that it would be best to put all up at the same time during the coming year. But if you would prefer having Warren's put up now, write to Jas. Dicks \u0026 ask him to do so, and pay him the twelve dollars, and ask Doctor Bosworth if it will not suit him to let you have my part of the expense and let me pay it over to Colonel Smith here the same amount for him, it will save him the risk of the losing it by mail, in the event of his sending his money by mail. But should it not be convenient for the Doctor to do so, and you can spare the money until I shall have an opportunity of getting a check I will forward it to you and should there be other expenses beyond twelve dollars I will share them with you.","The congregation here to which I belong have objects to which they subscribe of much more importance to them than your Academy can be, that I am well satisfied that your application would meet with little or no favor here, and I would advise that no effort should be made. We have six annual contributions, and then certain others which are first recommended by over session, and I am well satisfied that the session would consider other objects as more demanding their recommendation than the academy. You need not be afraid of the opposing party doing anything here if they were to do so it would give me an opportunity which I would embrace if at home of urging your claims.","[end continues margins of page 1]","Thomas need not repeat his English verb when he is conjugating his Latin verb, but ask him what his Latin verb is in English. I have heard from Wirt and written a very plain letter to him like that which I wrote to you. Much love to all.","Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nApril 1856","My Dear Nephew, \nNow for a letter to you, but I would much rather talk to you if you were here, but as I can't talk with you I do not intend biting off my nose by delaying myself the pleasure of writing. Thanks to you for your correction of my letter. And now let us see how many errors you can find in this yours. And now let us read your letter together, and let us number the wrong words. No (1) means to exclude, you wished to tell me to receive, just the reverse of this, and should have said accept. No. 2 should begin with the capital E because the word is an adjective derived from the name of a nation. No. 3 should for the same reason begin with L. No. 4 should be piece, look in your dictionary for both words piece \u0026 peace. No. 5 wants an e at the end. I hope that your finger has perfectly recovered. I am much pleased with your letter and want you to write often. Your little sealing wax experiment had much gratified me. And now I hope that you will put all the words which I corrected for you down on a separate piece of paper and memorize them safely so that when I next visit you they can all be repeated by you, Grace and Stark.","I am glad to see them doing so well in their studies. And if you study your Latin grammar well, I think that you will be apt to like it after you become well acquainted with it. We generally like those things best which we can do the best. We usually find that the little boy who can run faster than any other boy fond of running races and the one who can read the best of any in his class fond of reading. And the man who can talk better and speak better than others fond of talking and speaking. I want to see you a good talker, but especially a good speaker and your Latin is very important in making you a good speaker, and so study it with all your might. Besides the correction of my letter let us see if you can correct these words viz.: ","[end of letter continues on margins of page 1]","Philadelfia, Pensilvania.","Give much love to all the family.","Your affectionate \nUncle Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nMay 12th, 1856","My Dear Sister, \nThanks for your letter and excuse me for not having answered it sooner. I have been unsuccessful in procuring seed as our seed seller of last year did not bring them on this year. But the apothecary chanced to have a few on hand from which I have selected two papers. The assortment is very poor and small.","I wish that you would drop a note to Mr. Criss or to Cousin Elizabeth and see whether he could not see to putting up the stones at the graves of Father \u0026 Sister, and ask what they will come to including the cost of putting them up. And if you can get it attended to I will advance the money at any time for the purpose but before closing the terms let me know because if they are not as good as I can get elsewhere I had better have it done. But it appears to me that all the","[part of end of letter appears on this page]","be absorbed but I hope not, and trust that I shall get through in time to visit you. probabilities are in favor of getting it done cheaper in by Mr. Criss than I could get it done abroad from Clarksburg. I have not been able to ascertain the cost of railing for you but intend writing to Phil. about it. The railing around Ellie's grave was about one dollar and a half per foot.","Maggie left for Phil. last Saturday. I received a letter from Wirt in which he expresses his probable intention of going West again and I understand from his language that he means California; as he speaks of going over the plains or some such phraseology. I have been trying to find his letter but have not succeeded at this time. I fear that I will not get to Beverly this summer as I am very anxious to go direct to Washington City, \u0026 begin my work of finding out and locating land and as I may have much to do in the West in endeavoring to find out the best land ","[end of letter in margins of page 1 and 2]","all my time may be absorbed but I hope not, and trust that I shall get through in time to visit you.","Let me hear from you soon. I hope that Thomas has received my letter.","Your much attached brother, \nThomas","We have had a great revival of religion here.","Lexington \nMay 19th/56","My Dear Aunt, \nYou may ere this have wondered at my long silence. And it has not resulted from not having thought of you, but this year like the past has been much occupied with my professional duties and I have not yet finished a new book which I am teaching this year on astronomy. But by the way I think that you are a letter in my debt. But with those I love I don't wish to stand on formalities, and you see from the size of my paper that you are not to be troubled with a long epistle.","And you are probably by this time beginning to think that he has not much to say or else he would commence setting about it. But such is not the case, for we have such an outpouring of the Spirit of God in our churches here as I never remember of having seen elsewhere. Your branch of the church has recently been increased though I can not say how much. The Episcopal church about a week since took in nearly twenty five and from present appearances I suppose that about fifty will join the Presbyterian church in a few days when we are to have our commission. The Baptist church is also being blest, and I think that we may reasonably expect more than one hundred from this revival. I feel very thankful to God for such divine blessings.","I wish that Laura was here. I want you dear Aunt to make her one of the number for whom you regularly pray. What answer did she give you in regard to your very kind and Christian letter to her. Pray that the Glorious work of grace here may go on. Laura appears to be blest with unusual good health this summer. I wrote to Wirt sometime since a letter of very plain talk about the same that I wrote to you in regard to him. It was the result of a letter which he wrote to me. I thought that in reply I had better be plain even though he should take offence. For he would then see that I only wish to have business transactions with persons who were entirely reliable. Please give much love to Uncle \u0026 to all the family. Remember that I attach unusual importance to your letters.","Your affectionate nephew \nThomas","June 6th 1856","My Dear Sister \nYour letter came safely. And I begin my reply now though I shall not mail it until Monday. As yet I have not heard from Phil. in regard to the railing, but I may do so by the time of forwarding this. In regard to the tomb stones, I wish as soon as you receive an answer in reference to them, and shall have determined on the price \u0026 the time that they are to be put up you would let me know because in the event of their being put up before September I must make my arrangements before starting West. And I wish to know the amount as I desire to employ all of my spare funds in the purchase of lands. Doctor Bosworth will pay you fifteen dollars for me, in return for money which he wrote to me to give his son John this coming summer, but it will not be due until sometime in July as he proposed returning it to me in Beverly this summer supposing that I would visit Beverly. And if the man comes to Beverly as I suppose he does from his furnishing stones for Cousin John's grave, had I not better send the money to you and get you to pay him, getting Cousin Criss to see that he does the work properly. I expect Col. Augustus Smith here this month from Clarksburg and if you can't arrange the matter otherwise, I may be able to arrange it through him.","In reference to Wirt, I am interested in his welfare and had he followed my advice I feel that he would most certainly have been benefited by it. I wrote to him not long since in answer to a letter from him. Ask Mr. Arnold if there is anything which I can do for him this summer in the way of locating land warrants or otherwise. Tell him that my present purpose is to go to Washington from here and after finding out all that I can there in reference to Western lands, to pass into Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and probably Arkansas and say to him that I design following out Transcript\nhis idea of locating some land in a Northern state, but that I am a little afraid to put much there for fear that in the event of dissolution of the Union, that the property of Southerners may be confiscated. I want to locate about three thousand acres, maybe a little more, and if I can please myself will probably put down about one half of it in a Northern state. I would be thankful for suggestions from Mr. Arnold if he has any to make. As yet I have not purchased \nThis is Monday afternoon and no news as yet in regard to the railing by my next letter you may expect to hear about the cost.","Remember me very kindly to all the family. I hope that Thomas is doing well in his Latin and English grammar.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","New York City \nJuly 9th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nI sail in the steam ship Asia for Europe at 12 o'clock today for Liverpool. The reasons for doing so I will give in my next. I gave John Bosworth an order on the Lexington book for thirty dollars and requested that the money should be returned to you. This will do for Father's and sister's graves. Don't ask Mr. Arnold for any money, but if you have not ten dollars to pay Jim Dix [?] for Brother Warren's, you may expect me to advance it when I return next fall.","Much love to all","Your affectionate brother, \nT. J. Jackson","Ship Asia at Sea \nJuly 18th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nYou have doubtless been surprised at my sudden leaving for Europe instead of going West to purchase or locate land. You may remember that in 1851 I had a nine months leave of absence for the purpose of visiting Europe, but that Col. Smith induced me to relinquish the idea for the time, holding out to me an opportunity at some future time, and that I accordingly did postpone my comtemplate[d] trip.","This year as the time for going West drew near, I became more and more discouraged in regard to investing money in such distant lands, and a gentleman with whom I conversed and who has had much experience told me that he did not think it a safe and profitable investment. Another friend told me that he had come very near losing a part of his, in consequence of his being so far off as to interfere with his giving sufficient attention to it. And I have rather concluded to keep my money invested in stocks of different kinds and thus get my dividends regularly and trust to the blessing of Providence for gradually increasing my worldly goods.","Thus circumstanced I a few days before starting concluded that an opportunity was now offered of going to Europe which would probably never again be presented to me. What should I do with the two months this before me was a question which I did not know how to solve satisfactorily. You are a very kind and affectionate sister. Yet even with you I would be reminded of the loss of that happiness which I once enjoyed with Dear Ellie. So I have to some extent torn myself away from that state of mind which I feared should my summer have been passed at home or in the W. States.","I hope that you will be able to get up the tomb stones by the aid of thirty dollars from Dr. Bosworth. But don't ask anything of Mr. A and when I return I will let you have what ever may be wanting should you not be able to get along with what you have.","I expect to visit Liverpool, London, Paris, Genoa, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Naples, Brussels, Antwerp, Edinburgh, and some other points of interest. I wish you would write me a letter to N.Y. City during the first week of October. Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. and to all the family. Kindest regards to all inquiring relatives.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Naples \nSept 9th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nYou must excuse my long silence as I have been much pressed for time, and now barely hasten to drop you a line.","Since landing at Liverpool I have been at Glasgow, Sterling Castle \u0026 Edinburgh Scotland, York, London \u0026 other places in England; Antwerp, Brussels, Waterloo \u0026 other places in Belgium. Since then I have passed through Aix La Chapellr, Bonn, Frankfort on the Main,[? going] ascended the Rhine.","From Frankfort I proceeded to Heidelberg and thence on to Baden Baden in Germany, Strasbourg in France, Basle, Lakes Lucerne, Brienze, Thun, Geneva \u0026 the city of Geneva in Switzerland, and so on to the great ice berg called Mer de Glas that is sea of ice. I continued in Switzerland for about a week and crossed the Alps by the Simplon Pass as it is called through which Napoleon entered Italy. The scenery of Switzerland is very grand.","Upon entering Italy I passed on through the cities of Milan, Venice, Mantua, Modena, Florence, Pisa, Leghorn and finally to this place. With Venice, Florence and Naples I have been very much gratified. I was at the volcano of Vesuvius last Friday and went about half way down one of the active craters. The scene was truly grand this evening. I leave for Rome. Much love to all.","Your much attached brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nOct. 25th 1856","My Dear Sister, \nI forwarded to you after returning home a few lines, and with pleasure now appropriate a few minutes to say where I have been during my absence. As to telling what I saw a volume of several hundred pages would be required, but should I ever be permitted to see you I trust that I will be able to pass several hours in narrating my travels.  I was unable to come through Beverly and see you. I was several days later returning home than I had designed.","After reaching Liverpool I passed town to the old town of Chester and then out to the Residence of the Marquis of Westminster. His house is called Eaton Hall. Afterwards I returned to Liverpool and preceded North into Scotland passing through Glasgow, Sterling and Edinburgh. After leaving Edinburgh I returned to England visiting York, the residence of Oliver Cromwell, the University of Cambridge \u0026 London city. I took a steamboat to the continent landing at Antwerp and passing on to Brussels, Waterloo, Aix la Chapelle, Cologne, Bonn, Coblentz, Frankfort on the Main, Heidelberg, Baden Baden, Strasburg, Basle, Lakes Lucerne, Brienze, Thun, Berne, Freiburg, [illegible], Lake Geneva, Geneva, Mer de Glas (sea of ice) over the Alps, through the Simplon Pass. Milan, Verona, Venice, Mantua, Modena, Florence, Pisa, Leghorn, Naples, Rome, Genoa, Marseilles, Lyons, Paris, Calais, London, Liverpool, N. York, home.","I could talk to you with much pleasure about the very many things of much interest. Tell Thomas that I intend answering his letter in a few days. I am much gratified that you are putting up the grave stones. Should you want any more funds let me know. I found two letters from Wirt waiting for me at home. I will send him a check for thirty dollars if I can get one on N. York for that amount.","[end of letter in bottom margin page 1]","Much love to all.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington,Va. \nOct. 27th 1856","My very dear Aunt, \nIt is with pleasure that God again permits me to write to you from my adopted home. Your kindness and that of Uncle has not been forgotten but when you hear where I was during my short absence you will not be surprised at not hearing from me, as my time was even too short to see well what came within the range of my journey. After leaving Liverpool, I passed to Chester \u0026 Eaton Hall and from thence returning I visited Glasgow Lochs Lomond \u0026 [Katrine] Sterling Castle. Edinburgh, York, London, Antwerp, Brussels, Waterloo, Aix La Chapelle, Cologne, Bonn, Frankfort on the Main, Heidelberg, Baden Baden, Freiberg, Geneva, Mer de Glas, over the Alps, through the Simplon Pass, Naples, Rome, Marseilles, Paris, London, Liverpool, home.","I would like to have a long talk with you all about the many interesting things which came under my observation, but must forgoe the pleasure for the present and to attempt to write about it would be unsatisfactory as a long letter would hardly touch upon the subject. You were doubtless surprised at my sudden determination not to go west but to go to the \"Old World.\" My friends discouraged me so much that about the time that I had contemplated starting as induced me not to go and as my summer was then left unappropriated it appeared as Providence had opened the way for my long contemplated visit and I am much gratified at having gone.","I have determined to send by the next mail a check to Wirt for thirty dollars and as I have not been able to get a check on N.Y. from any bank I have shall send one signed by myself on the person with whom my money is deposited. Should Wirt not be able to pass it, I have requested him to send it to Uncle Alfred hoping that Uncle will be able to get the Parkersburg bank to give a check in exchange. Should Uncle not be able to do so, please return it to me and I will write on to N. York and get a bill or check of deposit if necessary. I hope that their will be no occasion of forwarding it to Uncle. Give much love to uncle and to all the Family and remember that I am always glad to hear from you.","Your affectionate nephew, Thomas.","Lexington,Va. \nDec. 1st 1856","My dear Nephew, \nThanks for your letter. I am glad that your teacher has come on and that you are hard studying amo and that you came off so well at the exhibition and I trust that by the time I get to see you that you will know a great deal about Latin and those books which you have just purchased. Remember that this is the 1st day of Winter and that cold weather is the best time for study, and also the best time for taking much exercise and that the harder one studies, the more exercise he should take for it gives him a clear head and a healthy body.","I am much obliged to you all for sending those daguerreotypes \u0026 the sugar egg. I shall have much to talk about when we meet of the find paintings \u0026 sculpture, and beautiful countries through which I passed last summer. Tell Mr. Thomas when you have an opportunity that Mr. Lyle is much better and that he can walk about some in his room. And does your Pa like the new President Mr. Buch {Buchanan}.","While I was gone I saw some funny things too as well as pretty ones. I remember seeing in England in a town called Chester about 98 miles from Liverpool which I will mention presently as soon as I tell you that Chester is a town with a wall around it, and it and the city of York are about the only cities in England that are still walled and that the York walls are more recent than those of Chester and hence not so interesting as they don't tell us so much about the ancient Britons. It appears that the walls of Chester were built by the Britons in order to protect themselves from the Welsh who lived a little West of Chester. But now for that funny thing and what so you think it was. Well I went into their largest church (called a Cathedral) which once belonged to the Roman Catholics and there among many other things I saw a representation of the Devil in the shape of him swallowing a man feet foremost.","I never knew before that Old Nick lived on men and I saw some other things which I would like to talk to you about.","Write to me soon. Give much love to your Pa, Ma, to Grace \u0026 Stark and remember me to all inquiring friends.","Your affectionate uncle, Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nDec. 6, 1856","My Dear Sister, \nI am glad to learn that you have secured a teacher \u0026 that she has been with you for some time, and I hope that she is such as you desire she should be. We have just been listening in our village to a series of lectures by Mr. O.P. Baldwin of Richmond. They were 4 in no., viz. \"Better time coming,\" \"Humbugs,\" \"Spirit Rappings,\" \u0026 \"Yankees \u0026 Southerners.\" As you may judge from their names they were more amusing than instructive. I heard the first three.","You would probably like to hear a little of my whereabouts during the past summer and I purpose on giving you a kind of journal should you so desire me. But should you get tired at any time just let me know. I believe that I said something to you in my last, but as I failed to take a note of my stopping points I shall again commence at Liverpool.","Leaving Liverpool the same day of my landing I proceeded to the city of Chester which is about 18 miles from Liverpool and on entering the Hotel was met by a lady instead of a landlord as I had been accustomed in at home, and she wished to know whether I would have a room \u0026 After having secured my quarters I proceeded to the Cathedral, which is a large edifice formerly occupied by the Roman Catholics. At the door I was met by a man who upon learning where I was from inquired after the Fairfax family stating that the representative of that house lived in America and that he was entitled to the succession. It was about the hour of evening service. They have 2 services there per day and this was about 4 o'clock P.M.","He turned me over to the sexton who showed me to a seat upon the condition that I should not leave it until after the service was over. After service he showed me through the building which was quite interesting. Among other things were the seats for the friars or monks which were so constructed that should they become drowsy \u0026 forgetful of their duty, their seats suddenly dropt them on the floor \u0026 recalled their wandering thoughts. I walked around the wall and saw the tower on which King Charles the 1st stood \u0026 saw the defeat of his army at Routen Moor.","Much love to all the family \u0026 kind regards to all inquiring friends.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas","Lexington, Va. \nFeby. 26, 1857","My Dear Sister, \nYour letter of the 8th came safely. I regret that you should have been the loser of so many teeth. I don't like the idea of you being toothless, but as you say another set can be furnished by the dentist.","I received a letter from Aunt Clem requesting me to lend Uncle Alfred two or four hundred dollars for Wirt to buy stock to drive to California. I did not have the money and even if I had should not have lent it for one reason among others is that if Wirt goes to California, he will probably throw himself away or be ruined.","I have recently heard from him and he asks me to lend him thirty dollars but says nothing about going to C. I think that next month when our bank gets in operation that I will send him thirty dollars. I am unable to say whether I will first visit Beverly or North Carolina.","Our winter has been very severe, but for near a fortnight we have had beautiful weather. The aspen is in bloom the and weeping willow is beginning to look green. I am still at Dr. Junkin's.","Tell Miss Eliza that if I should bring her a beau that she must not tell on me lest the old bachelors about Beverly should mob me for trampling on their toes.","I infer from your letter that I was when I dropped my narrative at the Cathedral of Chester. After leaving Chester I passed to a beautiful estate of an English nobleman by the name of the Marquis of Westminster; he lives about three miles from the city, but after driving about half a mile I came to a beautiful gateway somewhat resembling the front of a fine building. Here the porter who had charge of it admitted me and I drove through a park containing about 1800 [or 1900] deer, the race course on which he tries his horses, etc. the fences being made of iron and the grounds containing a variety of luxuriant trees. After passing on thus for near 2 ½ miles, I came to a magnificent palace covered with pinnacles. Here after ringing the bell a servant of quite a gentlemanly appearance came to the door and admitted me by my giving him my ticket of admission which I had procured before leaving Chester. The interior of the building is magnificent. One of the rooms is copied from the celebrated Alhambra of Granada in Spain which was built by the Moors.","Do you wish me to send you the old clothes of which you spoke next summer. As they are not worth much the cost of transportation may cost more than they are worth. If you wish them sent let me know in your next. Much love to all.","Your brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va.","My Dear Sister, \nI don't know whether you have yet returned from your visit to Aunt's but I will write to you now, as I have the time and might not have so much leisure in a few days hence and I will begin by stating that I have an invitation for you, and what do you think it is? \u0026 who from? For it is not often that I am authorized to send you invitations and especially pressing ones and I suppose you will begin to think or may think well what does he mean? Why doesn't he tell me at once \u0026 be done with it. ","Well you see I have finished \u0026 hope I am done with the first page of my letter \u0026 am running on at a tremendous rate, so that if I don't tell you soon, you will hardly get it all from this sheet. Well now having cultivated your patience a little as all women are said to have curiosity I will tell you that Miss Mary Anna Morrison, a friend of mine in the Western part of N. Carolina and in the Southern part of the State, is engaged to be married to an acquaintance of yours living in this village \u0026 she has requested me to urge you to attend her wedding in July next. To use her own words she says \"I hope your sister will come. You must urge her to do so. I should be very glad if she could come.\" The wedding is not to be large. I told her that I would give the invitation \u0026 having done so, feel that I am free from all further responsibility in the matter. I told her that I didn't think that you would be able to accept it, and if you can't just let me know in your next \u0026 transfer the invitation to your humble servant, and he will not decline, for he is very anxious to go as he is much interested in the ceremony \u0026 the occasion \u0026 the young lady is a very special friend of mine.","I hope that you have had a very pleasant trip to the River. I deposited in our bank a few days since twenty dollars \u0026 transferred the evidence of deposit to Wirt \u0026 forwarded it to him stating that he might expect more next July.","The present which you made Ellie was never made up, \u0026 if you can dispose of it in any way I think that I will send it to you when John Bosworth goes home for I suppose that Anna would feel some delicacy in having it made up. Our weather is beautiful at present \u0026 I suppose that spring will rapidly advance now.","Give much love to all. \nYour affectionate brother, \nThomas","Rockbridge Alum Springs \nAug 11/ 57","My Dear Sister, \nSince my last we have visited Niagara, Saratoga \u0026 immediate places. As stated in my Richmond letter, I had expected to proceed from that point to your house, but an enlargement of one of the glands of Anna's neck induced me to consult a physician, \u0026 my concern was so great as to induce me to take her to Philadelphia where she consulted a Doctor Jackson of the University, \u0026 he was unable to decide as to the true character of the case. But whilst there, I met with Dr. Graham of Lexington in whom I have great confidence, \u0026 he advised me to bring her here after making a short tour.","We reached here last Wednesday evening and the enlargement has apparently diminished considerably since that time. We expect to remain here till near the close of my vacation \u0026 then return to Lexington. I regret that we have been unable to visit you this summer but I felt that under the circumstances it was my duty to make Anna's health the first object of concern. In coming from Staunton here I fell in with Cousin [Flo?] \u0026 her little boy on their way to the Healing Springs. Let me hear from you soon \u0026 if you can write before the 25th of this month, direct to this place, otherwise direct to Lexington. Give love to all. Anna joins me in love to you.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nNov. 1, 1857","My Dear Sister, \nAgain I am blessed with the privilege of communing with you. My duties are ended for the week, I may say, as in my department there will be no more recitations this week. But at 4 o'clock the Faculty have a weekly meeting at the Superintendent's.","Through the continued blessings of Providence, my health continues to improve. At present, I suffer more with cold feet than anything else. I have been accustomed to bathing them in cold water; but they have cracked open so much as to render the discontinuance of it necessary. I have an invitation to a party this evening, but must decline going. The citizens of this place are such as I admire.","I have tried on my shirts and they fit very well with the exception of the collars which are not long enough in the band. Accept of my thanks for the present. How are Thos. and the family.","I hope to see you next summer. I had a pleasant time at the Springs, but only visited the Rockbridge Alum, the Bath Alum and the Warm Springs. I saw the blowing cave: it is a remarkable curiosity. There is at one time a strong current of air rushing out and at another time, a strong current rushing in. There has never been but one mouth found to the cave. It is in Bath county and about eight miles from the Bath Alum Springs. My love to all.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nDecember 19/57","My Dear Sister, \nYou have probably been expecting a letter from me for some days. Owing to an inflammation of the tube leading to the ear and also inflammation of the throat (chronic) and very painful neuralgia, I have been constrained to give up my correspondence for a while. I never remember having suffered so much as within the last three weeks, and now I am compelled to use a vial of chloroform liniment per day externally and am also using a preparation of ammonia. The hearing of my right ear is impaired, but I trust not permanently. I have continued to attend to my recitations, notwithstanding my suffering. In a few days I hope to be free from pain.","The eye medicine helped me for a while I think but I can't say that I have been permanently benefited, and I would advise you not to try the medicine.","Anna is quite robust again. She joins me in love to you all. I wrote to Wirt, advising him to go to some active occupation and to read standard books and thus endeavor to apply his knowledge of grammar and become thus acquainted acquainted with the construction of the language- use is of great importance. His knowledge of the grammar considering the time he has given to it is discouraging. To keep him at school with such little progress is pretty much throwing away the money and time.","Let me hear from you soon.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nFeby 8th, 1858","My Dear Sister, \nYour very welcome letter of last week reached me this morning and I am rejoiced to learn that you are so much concerned about \"the one thing needful.\" I have never believed that you would be lost. I have borne in mind that our sainted mother's prayers would not be forgotten by our Heavenly Father. Though dead, her prayers, I trusted would be precious in the sight of the Lord.","You wish to know how to come to God; so as to have your sins forgiven, and to receive \"the inheritance which is incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away.\" Now my dear sister the way is plain: the savior says in Mark XVI chapter, 16th verse \"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.\" But you may ask what is it to believe. To explain this I will quote from an able theologian, and devoted servant of God. To believe in the sense in which the word is used here, \"is feeling and acting as if there were a God, a Heaven, a Hell; as if we were sinners and must die; as if we deserve eternal death, and were in danger of it. And in view of all, casting our eternal interests on the mercy of God in Christ Jesus. To do this is to be a Christian.\"","You speak of having done all that you know in order to be accepted: this is too apt to be our error. We must not depend on making ourselves holy: but just come to the Father, and ask him to forgive our sins for the sake of Jesus, and rely entirely on the merits of Christ for our prayer being answered. The Father loves the Son and for his sake pardons those who plead the Son's merits. We should never think of presenting any merits of our own for we are all sinners.","Do not trouble yourself too much about not having repented enough for your sins, for your letter shows that you have much concern about the subject. But let me advise you simply to do as God enabled me to do, that is, resolve to spend the remaining part of life in His service, to obey the teachings of the Bible until death, and to rely entirely on the mercy of God for being saved, and though the future looked dark, yet it has become very bright. Never despair, even old Christians have dark moments.","Never omit of pray at regular times. For years your salvation has been my daily prayer and shall continue so. Write to me often and tell me all your trials, that I may","Do not trouble yourself too much about Were it not for my throat, Anna \u0026 myself would like very much to pay you a visit this winter. My throat \u0026 the sale of a neighbors property next week are the two obstacles. Anna is anxious to go next [week?]. She joins me in love to you all.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington, VA. \nMay 1st/58","My Dear Brother \nWe have a little prodigy one day old this afternoon. She calls herself Mary Graham Jackson. Anna is doing very well, \u0026 joins me in love to yourself and sister Eugenia.","Your affectionate brother, \nT. J. Jackson","Lexington, Va. \nMay 1st 1858","My dear sister, \nI am very much pressed with business, but I must drop you a line to say that yesterday God blessed us with a charming little daughter, and we have named her after Mrs. Morrison, Mary Graham.","My eyes have been troubling me much lately. I regret that you have had so much suffering, it appears to have resembled my attack. I am now using glycerine which is the essence of oil. I take it through the nostrils for the purpose of curing the inflammation at the entrance of the nasal tubes into the mouth and I find it of great service. God had blest its use to me very much. I tried caustic or nitrate of silver, but with much less effect. I hope that you will soon be well. I ascertained to day that I can get a copy of \"Silver Wood\" in town so you may expect one when Mr. Chenoweth goes home if not before.","Anna \u0026 the little one are both doing very well for which we are thankful to our Heavenly Father. I received a letter from Wirt a few days since. His health I think is just tolerable from what he says. I have been wanting to write to Thomas for some time \u0026 and hope to do so before long.","May the blessings of our Heavenly Father rest upon you richly is the prayer of your affectionate brother. Anna joins me in love to you \u0026 the children. Remember me very kindly to Mr. Arnold.","Your brother, \nThomas","Lexington Va. \nMay 22/58","My dear sister, \nYour welcome letter came safely, but finds our little daughter very ill of jaundice, and she may at any hour take her place among the redeemed in Paradise. Anna is doing well. My intention has \u0026 still is to visit you this summer, but I learned a lesson from last summer, not to make a promise for no one can tell what a day will bring forth, but I trust that if our little daughter lives that God will bless us all in a visit to see you \u0026 all the family. It seems like a long time since I was at your house. The children I suppose have grown much. Give my thanks to my darling little niece for her letter \u0026 tell her I expect to answer it in a few days. Give much love to all the children from myself \u0026 Anna. She joins me in love to you.","I received a letter from Wirt this morning stating that he is well but that he has lost his horse by his straying off, and that he wants me to forward him one hundred \u0026 five dollars N.Y. funds, which I want to try \u0026 do; though it will cost a premium here.","Your affect. Brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nJune 7th/58","My dear little Niece, \nYour very interesting letter reached me a short time before your sweet little cousin \u0026 my little daughter was called from this world of sin, to enjoy the Heavenly happiness of Paradise. She died of Jaundice on the 25th of April.  [Jackson's error-- the baby died on May 25] Whilst your Aunt Anna and myself feel our loss, yet we know that God has taken her away in love. Jesus says \"suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.\" Did you ever think my dear Grace that the most persons who have died and gone to Heaven are little children. Your aunt is doing very well, she is out visiting.","We hope to go \u0026 see you all this summer, but my health is so delicate, that I am disposed to go North first. I think this will give us more time to stay with you. Should we go to see you first I may have to hasten on North without staying more than two or three days.","I wish your would write to me at once and let me know which you would rather I should do. I hope that you have enjoyed your school and your vacation both very much. Remember your aunt \u0026 uncle to your Father, Mother, Thomas \u0026 Stark, and accept much love for yourself.","Your affectionate uncle, \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nJune 7th/58","Dear Sir, \nIn compliance with your request I proceed to give you a statement respecting the condition of the Lexington Colored Sabbath School. But in doing so, I feel it unnecessary to say more than a few words, as you are already acquainted with its leading features. The school is usually opened by singing part of a hymn, which should be announced the previous Sabbath. This is followed by reading one or more verses from the Bible, with explanations \u0026 applications; this is succeeded by prayer. After this each class is instructed by its teacher from the Bible, catechism and hymn book. At the close  of the school which is near forty five minutes from the opening, there is a public examination on two verses of the child catechism, published by our Board. These verses should be announced the previous Sabbath. After the close of the examination, the school is dismissed, the remaining part of the opening hymn having been sung immediately after the examination.","The system of reward you are acquainted with, and the premiums so far have been near a dozen Testaments and one Bible. The day of their presentation is the first Sabbath of each month. Several scholars are studying the shorter catechism at the present time. Each teacher keeps a class book in which is noted each scholar's department in school. The lesson should be taught one Sabbath, with a view to examination \u0026 mark on the next. Each teacher at the close of the month give me a circular (blanks having been furnished) exhibiting for each scholar the manner in which the lesson has been prepared, the conduct in school, no. of lates, absences. From these circulars, I make a monthly entry in the record book, which contains not only the no. of lates \u0026 absences, but also the names of the teachers, scholars, owners, persons with whom the scholars are living, the lates \u0026 absences of teachers, and a weekly record of the proceedings of the school. By reference to the record book, I find 91 to be the no. of scholars there reported.","Praying that the S. school convention may be a great blessing to the cause \u0026 to yourself I remain your attached friend.","T. J. Jackson","Lexington, Va. \nJune 19th 1858","My dear Sister, \nYour letter \u0026 that of Grace reached me this morning and for a while I thought that I might be able to visit you previous to going North, but after more maturely considering my case, \u0026 all the circumstances, I am disposed to think that I had better go North first. My disease is not understood by my physicians here and I have nearly if not entirely lost my hearing in the right ear \u0026 my left ear is diseased, and my nose is internally affected. The first thing it appears to me should be to seek relief if it is to be had.","Write to me to N.Y. City, and tell Tom and Grace that they must write to me this summer also, as soon as I let you all know where my letters will reach me after leaving N.Y. City. Tell Grace that I am much obliged to her for her letter, and that she may expect me to answer  it before a great while. As to Thomas' examination, I think Mr. Thomas can judge better of his qualifications than myself, though I wish that I could be with you all before his teacher leaves. I hope to be with you in the latter part of August.","I forwarded a check to Wirt for one hundred \u0026 five dollars on N.J. I had to pay a premium of one per cent for it and urged him to refund the money on the first of Sept. according to promise. If I had known that he had found his horse, I don't know that I should have sent him so much. I have need of all the money that I can command. When you write to him, tell him that he had better sell me one of his horses.","Anna joins me in much love to you \u0026 the children. Remember me to Mr. Thomas \u0026 his lady \u0026 to all enquiring friends.","Your affec. brother, \nThomas","New York City \nJuly 21st, 1858","My dear Niece, \nI have been desiring to write to you for some time but have been prevented. I am now under the care of a physician by the name of Carnochan who is one of the professors in a medical college here. I hope that I am improving, but do not know how long I will remain here. Probably ten days longer, afterwards I expect to start on my visit  to you but will delay sometime on the way I expect in Philadelphia, Baltimore, the Glades.","Your Aunt Anna is quite well and we are seeing many pretty things here. Give my love and your Aunt's to all the family, and write to me as soon as you receive this. Direct your letter to New York City.","Your affectionate Uncle, \nThomas","Lexington Va. \nOct. 23d, 1858","My dear sister, \nYour letter of the 19th inst. reached me this morning. Thomas reached here as you expected on last Saturday and has been a very good boy and we are all much pleased with him. He commenced going to school on Tuesday last to Mr. McFarland \u0026 is studying the English \u0026 Latin languages. His teacher wishes him to study arithmetic also, but I am unwilling for him to undertake any more at present, until I see what success will attend his present studies \u0026 also what kind of health he will have. I don't wish him to go over any thing without his understanding it thoroughly \u0026 hence he must not have too much to study. I regard it as a great error to require a child to study what his mind is not capable of appreciating. The tendency is to diminish his fondness for study, to give him a vague way of thinking (since he is not accustomed to see the precise points) \u0026 by overtasking the mind his health both of body \u0026 mind are endangered. I have been much gratified as seeing Thomas' mind so good; it has improved very much since I last saw him \u0026 I think it is partly due to the light course of studies which he has been pursuing.","I will attend to the directions of your letter \u0026 I am glad to see that your views with regard to Thomas' education \u0026 my views on the same subject are so much alike. I don't think that Thomas will get much home sick. I regret that I have not got some occupation for him \u0026 also regret not having some good companion for him to always associate with. I wrote to you about pocket money for him, but as I stated that probably he had reserved enough for that purpose, so I find such to be the case, as he since gave me three dollars to keep for him. Should you send him any clothes at any time, I would not send them of the same style as those he wears, as they are not worn here by boys as large as himself. I find that his dress makes him too marked, I will get him a suit, better adapted to his age.","My greatest concern about him is his eating. When he first came, he would use neither milk nor coffee, since then he drinks a little coffee; but I am a little afraid of his doing so, as he has not been accustomed he says to its use. I don't wish him to change his home habits in any respect unless there is necessity for so doing. I wish you would let me know how he lived at home. He gets his lessons well. Anna joins me in love to yourself \u0026 the children.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas","Lexington Va. \nApril 11, 1859","Sir, \nFrom your letter of the 31 ult. I am gratified to learn that you contemplate making a European tour. You request me to send you a copy of my notes of travel. Should I do so, I fear that they would be of but little service to you as they are not sufficiently full to give you much information. Even with my recollection of places, etc. to aid me, I am not always able to make out the sense. And instead of giving you incoherent suggestions, I have thought best to glance over my notes, and send you such information as I think will be valuable. And in doing so, I would recommend you to purchase a note book before sailing, and if time will permit to keep a satisfactory journal beginning with the first day and closing with the returning one of your tour.","As soon as you reach Liverpool purchase guide books of such countries as you design visiting. If you have time to see things leisurely, don't employ guides. Leaving L. visit Chester and drive out to Eaton Hall, which is a fine specimen of an English nobleman's estate; it belongs to the Marquis of Westminster, said by some to be the wealthiest man in England. If you have time after returning to C. take the cars and visit the great Tubular bridge, and pass over to Ireland for a few days. Should you go to I. be sure if you should pass near Parsonstown, to see the great Ross telescope, and whilst there, ask for its magnifying power, and please inform me of it. Returning to Liverpool visit the following places Glasgow, Dunbarton Castle, Loch Loman, Loch Catrine, Sterling Castle, Edinborough, York, Cambridge, London, Antwerp, Waterloo. Pass through Brussells on your way to and also on your return from Waterloo. Leaving B. visit Aix La Chappel, Cologne, Bonn, Frankfort on the Main, Heidleburg, Baden Baden, Strasburg, Baste, Lakes Lucern, Brienz \u0026 Thun. Stop for at least one day at Interlaken which is between lakes B. \u0026 T. Visit Berne, Freiberg, Lake Geneva, Geneva, Mer de Glas. From Martigny, cross the Alps by the Simplon Pass into Italy. Visit Lakes Como \u0026 Majora. Visit Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Leghorn, Rome, Naples, Genoa, Turin, Paris.","I have given you the tour I should take above all others, if I did not have time for a more extensive one. It differs a little from the one taken by me. I did not see the Tubular Bridge nor visit Ireland. And instead of visiting Turin I hastened to Paris by the steamer from Genoa. Knowing the stopping points you can post yourself up on your guide book in advance.","In York observe the organ especially. In Antwerp note Reubens' paintings. In Heid. observe the castle. In Strasburg is the wonderful clock. In Feiberg is one of the best organs in the world. At Verona is the most perfect amphitheater in the world. You may find it more pleasant to visit Naples before Rome. You will fine Genoa probably the most beautiful of all the cities in consequence of its elevation being such as to present its different parts distinctly to the eye when viewed from the harbor. I omitted calling your attention to the Museum in Antwerp.","In Venice, nearly every thing of interest except its canals are on St. Mark's square. In Florence give yourself plenty of time to visit frequently the statuary in the room called the Tribuna. Study the original works of art with which you may meet in Antwerp, Florence, Rome, etc. and when you reach Paris you will see a miniature of all, serving to refresh your memory but not calling for examinations, as you have already seen the originals. In P. you should give attention to the externals, visit the neighboring Royal residences, etc.","Of course you will pass some time in London and visit the Parks, Westminster Abbey a number of times. I hope that you may be able to make the tour and that you may realize more than you even anticipate","I would be glad to hear from you during your absence \u0026 after your return. Things are here in much the same routine as when you left.","Yours truly, T. J. Jackson","Lexington, Va \nMay 9th, 1859","My dear sister \nI omitted in my last to answer your question as to when I design visiting Beverly. I hope to do so in July; but you must not give yourself any trouble about the vegetables you spoke of; as I am through the blessing of our Heavenly Father enabled now to live on most any thing. Don't get brown bread for me as I have ceased to use it. But when I drop in, I will just eat such things as are convenient.","I heard from Anna on Saturday, she says that she is learning to take things more philosophically. She says that the Dr. Sill finds some inflammation, she is to remain there until the inflammation entirely subsides. She sends love to you. Thomas was very anxious to go with his teacher \u0026 a number of the scholars to the Peaks of Otter; but I felt it was too much responsibility for me to take to let him go. Some of the boys might have guns with them \u0026 some accident might occur to him \u0026 furthermore I didn't know how much it might cost him; as they would be gone several days. Accordingly he remains at home \u0026 I hope that he will make considerable progress in Spanish. In consequence of the irritation of my throat, I have not been hearing him much in the last few days. But he is far enough advanced not to study considerably by himself. I hope to have a fine supply of vegetables for you when you come. You must try \u0026 bring some other members of the family with you.","Give much love to the children. Thomas is well.","Your affec. brother, Thomas.","White Sulphur Springs \nAugust 13, 1859","My dear Sister \nThe inflammation or irritation of my throat passed down so low as to make me afraid to let Dr. Green treat me \u0026 consequently I gave up the idea of going to him so long as it remains so low; it appears to be about the collar bone. But whilst I was unwilling to let the Dr. treat me I concluded that I would visit this place \u0026 try to get my liver right; as I was disposed to think that the state of the throat depended on that of the liver. After you left, my liver apparently became much deranged. I reached this place on Thursday last \u0026 I feel improved. It appears to me that smoking mullein has been of great benefit to me. I am fearful that I will not be an herbal remedy used for respiratory ailments able to visit you this summer \u0026 I feel it greatly.","I left Anna at the Rockbridge Baths, her health has not been so good since you left and as the Baths are celebrated for such afflictions as hers I trust that she will be improved by their use. This evening I received a letter from her stating that after bathing she had internal heat \u0026 that she was fearful that the bathing was not good for her \u0026 that if she found it not to be so that she would return home in a few days. There are about 1000 persons here at present.","I hope that I may be able to visit you, notwithstanding the present aspect of things, but don't expect me unless you hear of my coming by another letter.","I hope that your health has improved. Give my love to all. Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","Lexington, Va \nAug 27th, 1859","My dear Sister \nI returned last Tuesday evening from the White Sulphur Springs, and under the blessing of Providence my health had much improved, and if I only had a week more before the commencing of the session I would visit you but I would barely have had time to ride to your house and back, which would not have answered our purpose as my desire is to make a visit. But I hope that in November I will be with you. The first visit that I pay is to be with you. I feel that a disordered liver had probably much to do with my affected throat and if I can only keep the secretions right, I hope that my throat will soon be well.","Anna's health I fear has not improved much locally, though she gained some flesh during her stay at the Baths. Maj. Preston has just returned, and given me an account of you all. I am much gratified that Mr. Arnold invited him to stay with you. I regret that Mr. Arnold's arm continues to trouble him. I trust that you will succeed in securing a competent teacher for the children. Tell them that their aunt \u0026 I were wishing this week that we could see them.","Sulphur water appears to suit my disease better than any other remedy which I have met with, and yesterday evening Anna \u0026 myself took a ride to one of these springs about 8 miles from town. I never knew of its existence until within a few weeks. The water is very pleasant yet very weak and I fear not of much benefit.","I send you by the same mail with this letter one of our catalogues. Anna joins me in love to you all.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas","Home \nSept. 13th, 1859","My dear Sister \nYour last reached me safely and Anna delivered the articles to the servant according to your request. I regret to learn that your health continues so infirm. I am with yourself glad that you visited us last summer with the children, and hope that you may be spared to visit us again, and I hope that at your next visit we may be able to make you more comfortable than you were at your last.","Anna's health has become such as to render it necessary to send her to a physician \u0026 she left last Friday for Hampden Sidney to be under the care of Dr. Watkins.","According to your request I send Thomas' account. Look at his book and see if he got anything after the last of June. The account only extends to the end of June and he may have procured things from the store after that time. I had occasion to see Lyell Wilson's account since then \u0026 he had me charged with a pass book got by Thomas in the 1st of July. This made me think that he might have got other things elsewhere. But if he didn't get anything else, don't take notice of the book, as it was only a trifle.","Give my love to Mr. A \u0026 to all the children.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","I fear that I will not get to see you in Nov. But my first visit as I said before is to you. May our kind Heavenly Father bless you richly is my constantly repeated prayer.","1858 \nEnglish Grammar.50 \nCopy Books .25 \nBlank book \u0026 sponge .18 3/4 \nPaper \u0026 envelopes .25 \nBox pencil lead, paper \u0026 envels. .50 \nFor Fair \u0026 Christmas 1.00 \nMiss Howard for two months \u0026 1 week washing 1.68 \nMr. McFarland 17.00 \nMiss L. S. Graham 37.50","1859 \nOdd Fellows supper .25 Lecture at Chapel .25 57.43 \n[illegible] .25 \nNegro for mending shoe .25 \nVisit Nat. Bridge .50 \nMcFarland 17.00 \nNot included in store accounts 77.36 3/4 \n6 months Board \u0026 washing 72.00 \n149.36 3/4","Store account \n40.46 3/4 \n189.83 1/2 \nCredits 113.00 \nBalance due 76.83","Home \nOctober 31, 1859","My dear Sister \nLast week I mailed a letter to Mr. Arnold requesting him to visit me and [illegible] other inducements told him that we were to have a county agricultural Fair, but didn't mention the day, as I had not yet ascertained it; but it is to be on the 23 of this month. Urge Mr. Arnold to come if you think that he can do so safely; and during his stay, I will try \u0026 interest him in our schools \u0026 county, and see if he can be induced to locate here.","I found that the cadets designed being absent so short a time, that I concluded that I had better postpone my visit to you until next summer.","I feel that we are now greatly blessed with a good teacher for boys, he is the very man I think whom Thomas would do well under. We have a number of good schools for Grace \u0026 Stark. There is a gentleman in town who has a boy who has given him \u0026 his teacher much trouble \u0026 on Saturday he was speaking of Mr. Morgan (who is the teacher to whom I referred for Thomas) \u0026 he spoke of him in very high terms for the successful management of his boy \u0026 for the progress that his boy is making under his new teacher.","I heard from Anna on Saturday. She hoped to be at Hampden Sidney today. She feels much improved \u0026 is bringing Laura her youngest sister home with her. I hope that they will soon be here.","Let me hear from you soon \u0026 tell me  what Mr. A says. I felt it would be more prudent in me not to say anything in my letter about his moving here. I would like to see him first \u0026 thus have a better opportunity of judging how he could best be approached successfully on the subject. I desired to write to you two weeks ago but I thought that Mr. A. might suspect something from the frequency of our letters.","Love to all, and trust God unreservedly in all things is my sincere prayer.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","Lexington, Va \nDec.12th/59","My dear Sister \nYour letter stating that you are teaching the children yourself has given me concern and I write this letter for the purpose of saying that you must never hesitate for a single moment about sending the children to me. I stated in my letter to you the conditions upon which I was ready to do for them what I could, because I felt it would prevent any disappointment to you \u0026 Mr. Arnold in the event of their coming, and I feel that I can make them comfortable \u0026 enable them to acquire a good education \u0026 to move in that sphere of life where I desire to see them move. Without a good education they must ever fall short of that position in life which they ought to occupy, and their early education consisting of spelling \u0026 reading is of great importance; if either is defective the education must necessarily be defective. But if insuperable objections lie in the way of getting a good teacher or of sending them abroad, don't give yourself anxiety but trust in our most kind \u0026 merciful Father who withholds no good thing from his children. I am very thankful to see you bear up under your trials with such Christian fortitude \u0026 as long as we lean on His almighty arm all shall be well.","I reached home on last Friday night about 3 o'clock in the morning. Anna is an invalid still, but I trust that better health is in store for her. My throat has been troubling me again in consequence of a cold contracted during my military excursion.","I am thankful to you for engaging the [illegible] but I don't know when I will be able to bring them home. You must give my love to Aunt \u0026 Uncle White. Remember me very kindly to Mr. Arnold. Anna joins me in love to the children. Should you see any of Mr. Chenoweth's friends say to them that I saw him today, \u0026 that he is well.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","...that carpeting is used for stairs instead of oil cloth. In regard to furniture I thought it best to consult you before making the purchases. As the furniture will last a life time it is best to be careful in pleasing ourselves although it may occasion delay. I purchased the oil cloth at once lest it might be sold, it is to be forwarded to Balt. directed to J. Arnold, Beverly Randolph County Va. care of R. L. Heavener \u0026 John Gephart, Jr. 320 Balt. St. Balt., M.D. I send the oil cloth as a present. As to the other articles, Rods etc. I can get the rods with concealed fastenings for $2.85 per dozen or I can get common rods with visible band fastenings for $2.20 per doz. The length of the rods is 30 inches but as you haven't the oil cloth you may not want the rods. Let me know \u0026 if the length is not right, tell me what length you desire.","If you can't get all the articles now, you can get the others if you desire at some other time as I can order them at any time by calling Madden's attention to them now. Let me hear from you soon and","[in pencil at top]\nIf you still wish the parlor lamp let me know what kind \u0026 what is to be burnt in it.","I will order the amount of your funds and I may be able to add some but my money matters are behind hand. I have been in debt ever since I purchased my house and have to constantly borrow from the bank in order to get along. Send your money as far as practicable in drafts on N. York for they charge a premium here for drafts \u0026 it is not safe to send bills by mail. I prefer paying the premium to running the risk. I also wish that you would write to the person from whom you purchased the draft which you sent me, \u0026 get him to procure you another as I have lost that one \u0026 when you get the draft send it to me. If I were you I would try to get along without the mattresses if possible and I would then get:","Bureau $25, wash stand $10, Tete a Tete1 $18, 4 quartets2 $5, Sofa $5, centre table $9, French bedstead $15. Total exclusive of boxing $87. Should you prefer the sofa instead of [lounge] \u0026 Tete a Tete the amount will be $3 less, \u0026 if you prefer the wash stand to match the Bureau \u0026 I would get it if my means justified, the amount will be $5 more.","[in another hand the words \"29 feet eight inches.\"]","Give my love to all. Your affec. brother, Thomas.","Lexington, Va \nJany 28th, 1860","My dear Sister \nYour last very welcome letter came safe to hand and I am glad that you have succeeded in procuring a teacher and I hope that the children will learn well under his instruction. I am glad to hear of Mr. Arnold's improved health \u0026 trust that it may continue to improve. Through the blessing of out Heavenly Father we have been spared from the small pox thus far; \u0026 I hope that we may entirely escape it. There are but few cases now amongst the whites; the servants have taken it; though it has not spread much.As soon as a servant takes the disease he is carried to the hospital and they appear to be greatly afraid of the disease in consequence of their being sent to the hospital in case of taking it.","I hope that Anna's health is improving, but very little throws her back again. I wrote to Aunt Clem a few days since. On my return from Harper's Ferry, I came through Richmond \u0026 saw Wm. L. Jackson \u0026 his wife, Jonathan [Bennet, Burnet] \u0026 his wife and Wm. E. Arnold, Ben Bassett, John Hoffman \u0026 other friends. I wish you would write to me when are the given names of Wm. L. Jackson's wife \u0026 Bennett's wife \u0026 what relation there is between them \u0026 us, and give me a letter full of such things; as I am asked from time to time what is the Relationship me \u0026 such persons. I think Mr. Arnold knows a good deal about the subject. For example I think he knows what were grandfather's brothers. I remember having a talk with him once on the subject \u0026 I found that he appeared better acquainted with such things than myself. Who was Dr. Edward Jackson?","Anna joins me in love to you all. I hope that your health is better than when you last wrote.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","Home \nFebruary 25, 1860","My dear Niece \nI was much pleased to hear from your Mother's letter that her health and your Father's have been so good and to hear that you have so faithful a teacher; and as you can not always have him, I hope that you will do all you can in order to learn as much as possible whilst he is with you. And first of all I want you to learn to spell well; give particular attention to spelling; for I don't care how much you know about other things, if you don't spell well, you will be laughed at by educated people. I desire to see you have a good education, and the first step towards a good education, after learning the alphabet, is to learn to spell well. If a person commences reading before learning to spell well, he will not be apt to ever learn much more about spelling, because reading is more pleasant than spelling.","When I was young I committed the blunder of learning to read before I had learnt to spell well, and though I am now 36 years old, yet still I am mortified by my spelling words wrong; in writing this letter I have had to look in the Dictionary to see how a word was spelt and so I expect it will be all my life because I didn't give enough attention to my spelling when I was young. As your memory is better now than it may ever be, you can learn to spell more easily than when you become larger. When we are young we can recollect much better than when we are grown up.","I desire to see you an educated and accomplished lady, one that your Father and Mother will be justly proud of. After learning to spell very well then I want you to read histories, and travels and biographies, and such other books as will give you valuable information. I also hope that you will learn your Geography very well.","My Father and Mother died when I was very young, and I had to work for my living and education both; but your parents are both living and have given you a kind teacher and I trust that you will show them how thankful you are to them by studying hard. If you ever wish any information which I can give, you must ask me. I haven't written to your Mother for some time as I was afraid that I might send you the small pox, but I don't think that there is any danger now, as all are well here or about so.","I heard a student of Washington College make a beautiful speech on last Wednesday and as he is of the same name and county as your teacher, I expect that they are Relatives.","Give my love to all of the family \u0026 write to me soon. Your affectionate Uncle Thomas.","Lexington, Va. \nApril 16, 1860","My dear Sister \nI have been desiring to write to you for some time, but have been prevented from doing so. I am sorry to learn that your eyes trouble you so much. I wish you would try the simple remedy of washing them with cold water, lifting the water to the face in both hands and washing the face until a little water gets into the eyes and they commence smarting. Do this at night just before going to bed, and again immediately after getting up. I hope that you are improving, and that Mr. Arnold is likewise. Anna is suffering from a very bad cold. She has been confined to her bed for nearly a week, but is up this afternoon.","I don't know how Mr. Arnold thinks Wm. L. Jackson would do for a judge, but if he would like to see him elected over Edmondson and can do anything for him I hope that he will do so. I thought that probably there might be some person or persons living near his Father's old place beyond Weston with whom he might have influence; if such is not the case, do not say anything about the subject to him and probably you had better say nothing anyway to him upon the subject. From what I have heard, Wm. will very probably be elected.","I hope that the children are all doing well. Anna joins me in love to you all.","Your affec. brother Thomas.","April 21/60","My Dear Sister \nI intended writing to you today but as Anna has done so, I will only say a few words \u0026 those with respect to Grace.  I have not mentioned the subject of Maj. Preston and I don't think it necessary to consult you upon the subject but if you still desire me to do so, let me know in your next letter and I will give you his opinion.","My mind is clear in making Grace familiar with the English grammar as soon as practicable; let her commence it at once.  Let her not only study the principles of the language, but require her to parse a great deal, so as to make her familiar with the application of the principles of the language.  Let all her studies be English until she should become a finished English scholar.  I don't attach much importance to Latin for females, it is of value to every educated person but mostly to professional men.  I am glad that Mr. A. is obtaining Mr. McCuchin.  You may expect another letter from me in a week or so.","Your affect. Brother \nThomas","[postscript in hand of Mary Anna Jackson] \nP. S. Maj. J. requests me to say to you that he will attend to any commissions for furniture in the North that you may wish - as ever your Anna","Home \nMay 1st/60","My dear Sister, \nTell Grace that I have received her letter \u0026 that I am glad to see her spelling so good. I will write to her in a few days \u0026 will send her the pattern desired. When ever you desire furniture from N.Y. let me know \u0026 I can order it from either of two establishments. One of them makes first class furniture, but I think that his prices are too high for you. I purchased nothing of him but ½ dozen parlor chairs. The rest of my furniture omitting piano \u0026 a few other articles were furnished by another house \u0026 I was very well pleased with the articles; but when I was last in N.Y. I purchased a few more articles of the same house but am not pleased with them so well so I would advise you to order but a few articles at first in the event of your intending to purchase much.\nI am writing in great haste holding the paper in one hand and writing with the other. \nAnna joins me in love to you all. \nYour affectionate brother, \nThomas.","[from Mary Anna Jackson]","My dear Sister, \nI would gladly send the pattern to Grace, but I think it unnecessary, as I can give you directions without it. The girls of Grace's size here wear black silk tunics made exactly like those Grace wore last summer, except they fasten in front, \u0026 the skirt reaches nearly to the knees. They are very pretty, \u0026 black silk is all the style now. All the ladies mantles this summer are made of black silk. Some of the girls here wear circular capes or talmas, that reach a little below the waist, they would be pretty for Grace, but it think the black silk tunics are the most fashionable.","Write soon. Much love to all. \nYour affectionate sister, \nAnna Jackson","Lexington, Va \nMay 7, 1860","My dear Niece \nYour letter came safely and gives me much pleasure to see how rapidly you progress in spelling. Every word of your letter was spelt correctly and I hope that all your words may always be treated as well those contained in your letter; for it is treating words badly to steal a letter from them, or to impose on them a letter which they don't want. You must look at Stark's letters when he writes them to his sweetheart especially. And to be more serious it would be a good plan for my sweet niece and nephews to examine each others letters when they contain no secrets, and in that way you will be very apt to find out all the counterfeit words which may be passing themselves off on any of you. Remember that there are a great many ways of spelling a word wrong, but there is only one way of spelling it right.","I intended to send you with this letter the pattern which you requested, but your aunt wrote in my last that you have the requested pattern at home. The weather is quite warm today. My peas are in bloom, they commenced blooming before the end of April. I hope that you have a fine garden. Write to me when ever you have leisure time. I am glad to see your teacher remaining with you. Your aunt joins me in love to you all. Your aunt's health is much improved.","Your affectionate uncle, Thomas.","Home \nJune 4th, 1860","My dear Sister \nI have not heard from you for so long a time that I am fearful you are sick, and if so you must make the children write to me. I hope though that your health is unusually good.","Anna is unusually unwell but I trust that she will soon commence improving again. My eyes have improved greatly, through the blessing of Him who withholds no good thing from me, but in some respects my health is more impaired than it has been for some years. If I don't improve, I hope to leave for a Hydropathic establishment soon after our Commencement in July. And my plan is to send a servant with the carriage to meet me at the Depot nearest Beverly. What is the name of the Depot. I want the servant to get to your house a day or two in advance of the time, so that he will be certain to meet me. Anna and I will then return by Beverly  in the carriage \u0026 send the servant home by the Rail Road. All this plan may be frustrated, but I am resolved to pay you the first visit which I make, so you may be satisfied that if I don't visit you that my health is such as to render medical treatment necessary.","I send some early Silesia Lettuce seed which I hope you will sow at once, and after it gets a few leaves on each plant, set the plants in rows so that the plants shall be 8 inches apart, and water them occasionally so as to keep the ground damp. I never was fond of lettuce until I tried this. I regard it as the largest, tenderest and finest flavored that I have ever tasted. If you wish any more seed let me know \u0026 I will send it. I am greatly gratified at the election of Wm. L. Jackson. I fear that I have a disease of the kidneys, the disease gives me pain every day. I experience unusual pain whilst riding in a carriage. Anna joins me in love to you all.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas.","Lexington, Va. \nJune 30th, 1860","My dear Sister \nYour letter enclosing the check came safely \u0026 relieved my mind from apprehensions of your health being seriously ill. We have closed our examinations and I hope that on Thursday next I will be able to leave. I have some concern about getting from home to Goshen, but I trust that I will not experience much pain as I design going in my carriage.","I don't feel so well today as usual, but I have been exercising probably too much as I am at the Institute for the 3rd time. I think that my general health is better than it has been for a year or two at this season of the year, but much exercise appears to bring on increased trouble and pain. If I do not improve greatly between this time \u0026 the time that I reach N.Y. I will pass directly through and leave your purchases til my return.","Write to me at Brattleboro Vermont as I design going to a Hydropathic establishment there. If I should not stop as I go through N.Y., I will write to two different establishments there and find out on what terms they will furnish the furniture, so that on my return it will only be necessary to examine the furniture \u0026 make the purchases. In your next letter, tell me to whom I must direct your purchases. I expect that it will be cheaper to send them by water to Baltimore \u0026 from Balt. by Rail Road. If so it would be necessary to send them to somebody in Balt. as well as to some one at Webster or the stopping Depot on the R.R. Anna don't know of my writing this letter as I am at the Institute, or she might have some special message. Her health is much better than usual \u0026 I trust that through the blessing of God she will be restored this summer. Much love to all.","Your affec. brother Thomas","Round Hill Water Cure \nNorthampton, Mass. \nJuly 21st/60","My dear Sister \nI have been desiring to write to you for some time but on last Friday week I was very ill with a bilious attack attended with high fever; but as I was with a skillful water cure physician he soon through the blessing of a kind Providence arrested the fever, and on Saturday I was again out doors and am now better than before the attack. I might have written to you last week, had  I not been anticipating a change from Brattleboro to this place, and I feared that your letter might not reach me in the event of having it directed to that place in the event of my leaving there. Today I came here \u0026 am much pleased with things so far. I think that Anna's health as well as my own has improved.","The special object of writing to you at this time is to request you to furnish me with another list of the articles you wish me to get for you \u0026, I wish that you would put them down in the order in which you most desire them, as the amount which you sent (fifty five dollars) will not purchase half of what you named and I am apprehensive that the state of my purse will not allow me to do much for you, though I think that I will be able to do something. I would not trouble you with making out another list, had I not as it appears put those you sent me in such a special safe place of keeping that when I was about to leave home I could not find them myself.","I don't think that I will get you anything at auction. I bought our sofa there \u0026 it has turned out a great cheat. If you can't give a full list, let me have the dimensions of the oil cloth. I wrote to you by Mr. Chenoweth \u0026 I think requested you to tell me to whom I should send the purchases in Baltimore \u0026 also at Grafton. Please let me know soon after receiving this and direct your letter to Round Hill Water Cure, Northampton, Massachusetts. I wish you were here with me, it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Anna joins me in love to you all.","Your affectionate brother, Thomas","I am on the West Side of the Connecticut River so you can find me on the map.","Round Hill \nNorthampton, Mass. \nAug. 4th/860","My dear Sister, \nYour welcome letter of July 22d reached us at this place. I am glad that our sweet cousins (for such are the Murdochs) are about paying you a visit and I very much desire to meet them, but such gratification can not be indulged in at this time as our physician says that Anna will have to remain here until about the 1st of Oct. if she wishes to be cured. He says that he can thoroughly cure her. He says that he could cure me of all my symptoms of disease in from four to six months and as I am improving, I wish that I could remain here until relived of all my troubles or so long as I continue to improve. He says that I have a slight distortion of the spine, \u0026 that it has given rise to some of my uneasy symptoms. There are several ladies here who could not walk when they commenced treatment \u0026 are now walking as if perfectly well.","Anna and myself much regret that we must again be denied the pleasure of visiting you as we had hoped to do. But I know that at the right time our Heavenly Father will permit us to see you. I am anxiously looking forward to some opportunity during the coming session. I wrote in my last for you to give me a list of furniture, etc. in the order in which you prefer them, and I would suggest that you had better get a lower priced bedstead than ours. For instance, if a cottage one would answer it could be purchased at about half the price that we gave for ours. But if you could consent to lower the price of the other articles, I think that it would be best; of course you would not get things so serviceable \u0026 showy but I think that the increased number of articles for the same money would more than compensate.","A cottage bedstead would be rather small; but they are made neatly. I have merely made these suggestions \u0026 you must do as you think best \u0026 I will do the best I can for you in New York. I will not have the opportunity of stopping by in Philadelphia as my time is so precious. If you prefer the Philadelphia bedstead, I will write to the same person who made ours, \u0026 get you one. I send a list of some of our purchases. They were much lower than could have been bought in Lexington.","Anna joins me in love to you all. I wish I could stop in Philadelphia as I might get some things for you and also attend to an important matter. You must give my love to Harriet \u0026 the others when they visit you. May you have every needful blessing temporal \u0026 spiritual is my habitual prayer.\nYour affectionate brother, \nThomas","Home Sept. 3rd, 1860","My dear Sister, \nI have reached home safely with my health much improved. My physician said that I ought to have remained a month longer \u0026 I tried to do so but did not succeed, and I am satisfied with the sweet assurance that all things work together for my good. Anna's health was much improved, yet it was necessary for her to remain longer. I stopped in N. York and went to Brunner[?] and Moore's and also to I stopped in N. York and went to Brunner[?] and Moore's and also to Madden's. \tThey are persons from whom I hoped to purchase your furniture, and at Madden's I have been able to get a better bargain than Anna \u0026 I got of him. The prices are as follows, center table with marble top $9, French bedstead $14 (width inside 5ft 1 inch), Elegant bureau $25, corresponding wash stand $15. The bureau is under its regular price which is $30. There is another bureau at $23 \u0026 corresponding wash stand $10. Wash stands have marble top\u0026 back. Sofa inside length 7ft at $25. Another sofa inside length 6ft 8 inches at $20. Nice tete a tete at $18. Shuck mattress to fit bed $6. Shuck and cotton mattress mixed at $9. Lounge opening out or not at $6. Also another kind of lounge opening out or not at $5. Colors of lounges black; green \u0026 brown[?]. 4 quartets at $5.","Boxing of table .75 \n\" \" Bedstead 2.00 \n\" \" Bureau 1.50 \n\" \" Wash stand 1.00 \n\" \" Sofa 1.50 \n\" \" quartets .50 \n\" \" lounge 1.00 \nBailing mattresses .75 \nTotal 9.00","All the articles are mahogany, and I like them except the $23 Bureau. I would get the $25 bureau as it is only $2 more and if the elegant wash stand is too expensive I will get him to make you a neat one for $10. I would advise you to get the $20 sofa, but if you prefer you can instead of the sofa get the tete a tate \u0026 $5 lounge which will come to $3 more than the sofa. But if you prefer the sofa, you can make a lounge of it by spreading a cloth over it. The tete a tate is handsomer than the lounge though much smaller than our tete a tate. \tI purchased oil cloth for the square \u0026 rectangle but didn't succeed in getting any for the stairs as it is not now fashionable for stairs. I got the oil cloth at Stewart's \u0026 they told me that they didn't know where any could be had for stairs.","Home Sept. 24th, 1860","My dear Sister, \nYour very welcome letter reached me on Saturday and I was enabled to borrow the necessary money from the Bank, and I forwarded a draft this morning in a letter to Mr. Madden requesting him to purchase the carpet \u0026 stair rods and to forward all by the 1st packet to J. Arnold, Beverly Randolph County Virginia, to the care of R. L. Heavener \u0026 John Gephart box no. 320 Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland. I told him to send the lounge opening out at $6. I also specified green as the color. You did not mention the color in your letter, but I thought that you were pleased with ours. I regard it as very cheap, it is not so showy as ours, but I would much prefer it, as I think it is a serviceable one; whereas ours has proved to be a great cheat' having been bought at a N.Y. auction I might have expected it to turn out badly.  As you request a Bible instead of the oil cloth I conform very willingly to your wishes and the account will then stand","Centre table 9.\tBoxing table .75 \nBedstead 14. \" Bedstead\t2.00 \nBureau 25 \" Bureau 1.50 \nWash Stand 15 \" Wash Stand\t1.00 \nTate a Tete\t18 \" Sofa 1.50 \nLounge\t6 \" Quartets .50 \nQuartets 5\t\" Lounge 1.00 \n10 yd Carpet 8.25 \nat 62 ½\t6.25 \n18 stair rods 4.28 \nBoxing\t8.25 \n110.78","In order to get a draft on N.Y. I had to pay one dollar and eleven cents making in all one hundred and eleven dollars and eighty nine cents. Deducting from this the amount you sent me fifty five dollars leaves fifty six dollars and 89 cents adding to this the price of the oil cloth 7.50 makes the total amount sixty four dollars \u0026 39 cents. There are 10 yards of oil cloth at 75 cents per yard.","In order to get a new draft from a Bank the person to whom the Bank gave the draft had to inform the Bank that the draft has been lost or mislaid as the case may be and satisfy the Banking officer that he is acting honestly in the matter. If our Bank were to give me a draft \u0026 I should lose it all I would have to do would be to go to the cashier of the Bank \u0026 tell him that the draft was lost \u0026 request him to give me another which he would do and he would then write to the Bank that was to pay the draft \u0026 tell it not to pay the first draft. If he thought it necessary. So if the draft sent me was given to Col. Goff ask him to write to the Bank \u0026 request another draft stating that the first has been lost or mislaid. If the cashier of the Bank does not know Col. Goff then the Col. had better enclose his letter to some friend in whom the Bank has confidence and let this friend present it to the Bank so that the Bank may be satisfied that all is right. I regret to give you so much trouble.","Lexington, Va. \nDec. 1st, 1860","My dear Sister, \nI recd. your welcome letter this morning. I regret to learn that you have all been ill, but trust that ere this reaches you, all may again be well. If Mr. Preston remains in Beverly much of his time, I would be glad if it could be so arranged so as to board with you, if your health would justify it, and other circumstances would justify it. But I fear that it could not be arranged so. But wherever he may stay when in Beverly you may through the blessing of God derive much aid from him by consulting him freely. He is reserved in his manners, and I think that the best way to treat him, is to be very cordial, and to evince a desire to see much of him, but after all, we must not depend too much on a man; but look up to our Heavenly Father for every needed aid. If we but live near to God, all things shall work together for our good. I regret to hear of Aunt White's blindness. Give my love to her \u0026 Uncle.","I am sorry that your furniture was injured even slightly. I expect that the expenses to Webster were not much more than customary. I didn't expect that you would favor the French bedstead as much as ours, but such a one as ours I have never seen in N. York, it is the Philadelphia style \u0026 besides it costs more than yours. I like the French and Anna would exchange it with you if practicable and says if you will send her yours she will send you hers. If you had been accustomed to Leery French Bedsteads all your life you would probably think the high ones quite clumsy affairs.","I hope that Williams will exchange with Judge Thompson and would be glad if he would do so next term which commences the 12th of next Sept. I hope if he comes that he will bring his wife with him.\n    \nI did not ask Mr. Rieston to take your Bible to you, as he said that he was going on horseback.","Anna joins me in love to you \u0026 the children.","Your affectionate brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nDec. 29th 1860","My dear Sister, \nAmong the things laid out for this Saturday is the writing of a letter to you. The weather here is such that any one who does not learn at the feet of Jesus would pronounce dismal; as it is penetratingly damp in addition to wet falling snow- bordering on sleet. How different are the views of one who sees God in all things and one who sees Him in nothing. This reminds me of of the Peasant who said that the weather tomorrow will be just such as pleases me, because it will be such as pleases God, and that always pleases me.","How do you like Mr. Thomas Preston? What is being done for the Redeemers cause in Beverly? How I would like to be with you! A visit to you is one of the pleasant things in prospect. I hope that you are all well again.","Do not have too much anxiety about bringing up your children, trust in God assistance, and it will be given. I think of our Sainted Mother and take courage from God's promise I will show mercy unto thousands (of generations) of them that keep me commandments From this passage a parent as will as children may draw great comfort. If a parent but keeps God's commandments, he or she may be well assured that God's mercy will rest upon the children.","I am looking forward with great interest to the 4th of Jany. when the Christian people for assistance, of this land will lift their united prayer as incense to the Throne of God in Supplication for our unhappy country. What is the feeling about Beverly respecting Secession? I am anxious to hear from the native part of my state, I am strong for the Union at present, and if things become no worse, I hope to continue so. I think that the majority in this county are for the Union; but in counties bordering us there is a strong secession feeling. Anna joins me in love to you \u0026 the children.","Your affectionate brother, \nThomas.","Lexington, Va. \nFeby 23rd, 1861","My dear Sister, \nYour kind letter reached its destination after Anna had left for North Carolina to visit her parents and be present at her sister Sue's wedding. She left last Monday morning. I heard from her in Richmond. She wrote that Providence had greatly blest her. She went as far as Richmond with a lady from this place. From Richmond she was to go to her destination with her Brother William who was to leave Washington for the purpose.","I feel very lonesome \u0026 greatly wish that I had you as next door neighbor. Today is raining \u0026 I stay pretty much in doors.","I hope that Thomas will spare no pains to get all the education practicable before coming to the Institution. He will thus be enabled to take our course to greater advantage, and will be in a position to graduate higher in his class.","Yesterday was celebrated with becoming honor, due to the memory of Washington. I trust that this letter will find you all in usual health at least. My throat is troubling me today. I would be glad to hear from Thomas or from any of the children.","Your affect. brother \nThomas","Lexington, Va. \nApril 6th, 1861","My dear Sister, \nYour very kind letter net with a welcome reception and I intended answering it last Saturday, but was prevented. I am very much gratified to learn that Mr. A. has consented to aid the church provided Mr. P remains with you. From Grace's letter I saw that he would remain if a proper salary could be raised. Do what you all can to make up the amount \u0026 I will be responsible for the rest. I would rather pay his whole salary than have him leave Beverly at this time. I still hope that Mr. Arnold may become a Christian. I know that the change to effect this must be great, but who will limit the power of the Holy Ghost. You were once a disbeliever, but a mother's prayers have been (as I believe) answered \u0026 who can say but that your prayers \u0026 the prayers of others may be heard for Mr. Arnold: for years I have been praying for him \u0026 expect to continue doing so. how great has been the change in him to agree to aid in preaching the Gospel. Pray on for him \u0026 pray for more faith. You speak of your temptations- that you shall be a cast away: don't tolerate such an idea for a moment. God draws his sensible presence from us to try our faith. When a cloud comes between you and the sun do you fear that the sun will never appear again? I am well satisfied that you are a child of God, and that you will be saved in Heaven, therefore ever to dwell with the ransomed of the Lord. So you must not doubt. The Natural Sun may never return to the view of the child of God when once concealed by an intervening cloud but the Sun of Righteousness will. But there is one very essential thing to the child of God who would enjoy the comforts of religion \u0026 that is he or she must live in accordance with the law of God- must have no will but his- Knowing the path of duty, must not hesitate for a moment, but at once[?] walk in it. Jesus says my yoke is easy \u0026 my burden is light \u0026 this is true, if we but follow him in the prompt discharge of every duty, but we mustn't hesitate a moment about doing our[?] duty under all circumstances as soon as it is made known to us \u0026 we should always seek by prayer to be taught our duty.","If temptations are presented, you must not think that you are committing sin in consequence of having a sinful thought- The Savior thought a sinful thought of worshipping Satan, what could be more abhorrent to a Christian's feeling than such a thought. But such thoughts become sinful if we derive pleasure from them, we must abhor them if we would prevent our sinning. The Devil inputs sinful ideas into our minds to disrupt our peace \u0026 to make us sin \u0026 it is our duty to see by prayer \u0026 watchfulness that we are not defiled by them.\n    \nGod has done great things; astonishing things for you \u0026 your family. Don't doubt his eternal love for you.","Lexington, Va. \nApril 13th, 1861","My dear Niece, \nI have been desiring to answer your letter for some time, but have from various causes been prevented. I wish I could see you with me again in Lexington, but as I don't expect to have that pleasure this spring, I hope to see you in Beverly next summer. In regard to those little histories of which you spoke, I will try \u0026 get Mr. Thomas to take a couple of them to you as a present. They may keep you reading until you have an opportunity of purchasing yours. Send to Harper \u0026 Brother, New York \u0026 I think if you will write to them beforehand that they will let you have them a quarter lower that the retail price which was 60 cents. When I purchased mine he let me have them at 45 cents, as I purchased a number of Books and I think he will do the same now. I don't like to ask Mr. Preston to carry anything, as he will probably not be able to take everything which he wants of his own, in consequence of his being on horseback \u0026 leaving home for several months \u0026 possibly for a year.","Your Aunt will attend to your request. I am sorry to learn that Mr. Chenoweth's health has failed: but hope that he may soon be restored. ","We have had very wet weather here during the present week, but I think that it is probably about over.","Your Aunt joins me in love to you all. She spoke of writing to day, but as I wanted to answer your letter she consented to postpone hers.","You must write to me often. \nYour affectionate Uncle \nThomas.","I am gratified to see from your letter that you are so much pleased with Mr. Preston as a preacher.","Baltimore \u0026 Ohio R. R. Telgraph","By Telegraph","Dated H. Ferry April 30, 1861 \nTo Jas. M. Jackson","An ordinance equalizing taxation onproperty throughout the sate of Virginia passed the convention of this twenty seventh inst (27th). Let papers publish.","T. J. Jackson \nCol. Commanding \nat Harpers Ferry","Charge 25 cts.","Division Head Qrts. \nHarpers Ferry \nMay 5th, 1861","Colonel, \nThe object of this letter is to request that you will look our for the interests of Massie, McDonald, and Cunnningham, they are all valuable officers. Though I recommended Massie to the Governor soon after my arrival here, yet at that time I didn't know his full worth. He is an invaluable staff officer, and I should greatly regret to lose him. I hope that you may find it consistent with the interest if Public Service to give him a Lieutenant Coloneley of the Inspector Generals Department.","McDonald and Cunningham both prefer the Corps of Engineers (Regular Service).","I am colonel, \nVery Respectfully yours. \nT. J. Jackson","To \nCol. F. H. Smith \nMember of Council of State","Harper's Ferry \nMay 25th, 1861","Governor, \nThe object of this letter is to state that Mr. W. S. H. Baylor, late Colonel of the Augusta regiment has qualities which would make him a valuable Colonel if an opportunity were offered for their development. During the insubordination at this place, which resulted from depriving the works of their field and general offices, Mr. B. instead of at once going to Richmond to advance his personal interests, remained here until he succeeded in quelling the insubordination in his Regiment, and I was forcibly impressed with the influence which he exerted over his men. He possesses fine qualities for an officer and consequently feels deeply that the other Colonels were reinstated whilst he was only appointed a Major. I am well satisfied from what I know of him personally, that he would as a colonel, be an ornament to the Service. \nI am Governor, your Obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nCol. Va. Vols.","Jany. 2d, 1862","Major, \nI am much obliged to you for the nice lemons you have sent me.\nIssue one day's rations of Hd. Bd. As you suggest.\nI am glad to see that you are so well supplied.\nYou disappointed not only me but the Staff by not dining with us on Christmas.","I have been concerned about your health, as I hear that you do not look so well as usual. I hope that you will take special care of your health.","Respectfully yours, \nT. J. Jackson\nLt. Genl.","Hear Quarters Valley Dist. \nUnger's Store Jany. 13, 1862","General, \nThe enemy have evacuated Romney, leaving part of their stores behind. \nRespectfully you Obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl. Comd.","Genl. J. E. Johnston \nComd. Dept. of N. Va.","Winchester \nFeby 11th 1862","My dear Doctor \nYour very kind and Christian letter respecting my proposed withdrawal from Field Service has been received, and be assured that it met with a cordial reception. My desire to serve our cause is undiminished, but I am in active service not because it is more congenial to my taste, but from a sense of duty. The moment that my services are not required in the field I desire to return to the Institute.","After God had restored to us the county of Morgan East of the Big Capon River and the most valuable portion of Hampshire County, and was still driving the enemy from this Military District, the Secretary of War without consulting me upon the subject, sent an order to me stating that he has information, that Genl. Loring's command is in danger of being cut off, and directs me to order him back to Winchester immediately, thus unnecessarily abandoning to the enemy what had been restored to us. If such a policy as that was to be pursued by the Secretary at his desk far removed from the theatre of war, ruin must result to our cause, and I feel called upon to utter my strongest protest against such a ruinous policy, and this I designed doing by offering to resign, rather than be the willful instrument of carrying out a ruinous policy. So far as the secretary may have shown indignity to me personally, that is not a matter to be considered in times like the present. I am satisfied that my course was a good one for our cause, the effect that it may injuriously have in the estimation of men respecting me, is of but little moment.","I say it humbly but with the hope that you will live to see that my course has been what it should have been. I am every ready to remain in the field when I can have a prospect of being useful there. Pray that I may be useful.\nI am sincerely your friend \nT.J. Jackson","Winchester \nFeby 18th, 1862","General \nI have received information that there is below Washington another Brigade besides Sickles' and that they are provided with pontoon trains by which they can cross their Art. \u0026 other force in about four (4) hours and that they design doing so with the night at three or four different points, and that the first favorable night is the time fixed upon. That the crossing is to be followed by the reoccupation of Fredericksburg.","The 1st Tennessee leaves for Knoxville at dawn tomorrow morning. Would have left this morning, but I thought it best not to move until something could be heard respecting the time when the cars could receive them, as the weather has been very bad, and the troops are comfortable in their present position, \u0026 are within a day's march of Strasburg. Tomorrow at 10 o'clock A.M. the 1st Georgia will leave, and the Regiments for Genl Humes will move in time for their R. R. transportation. As there is no evidence of an immediate move on this place, I do not attach much importance to the information respecting the crossing of the Potomac below you, but have felt it my duty to make mention of it. The information is that the crossing is to be at night. The troops for Manassas can leave at any time via Snicker's Gap; as the boats now there will transport 250 Inft. per trip, but unless I receive further instructions from you, I will keep them as you directed until after the Regiments for the Virginia District leave.","Respectfully your Obt. Servt. \nT.J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl","Winchester, VA. \nFebruary 18th 1862","J. J. Jackson Major Gen. Comdg.","Reports information concerning enemy's strenght \u0026 intended operations on lower Potomac. Departure of the troops of Genl. Loring's command.","Winchester \n8.40 p.m. March 4/62","General \nMy dispatch to Genl. Johnston of yesterday as well as today was important. Please let me now at once whether either of them was captured. I think that we had better send nothing more for the present via Snicker's Gap, but everything via Ashby's. I will keep a lookout for [Miss] Osborn. I will understand the [ ]1. The Yankees are in Smithfield which is about 6 miles west of Charles Town.","Respectfully your Obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl. \nBrig Genl. D. H. Hill \nComd C. S. Forces, Leesburg.","Winchester \nMarch 7th, 1862","My Dear Colonel, \nI much regret that there should be an attempt at such foul aspirations against your character as named in your letter, which I received yesterday. On the 21st Inst. my mind was so occupied with the movement of troops during the Battle, that I observed but little of the minutia of individuals beyond what was necessary to see plans carried out. But so favorable was the impression of your conduct on my mind at the time of making out my report, when my memory was more fresh than at present, that I felt it was official duty to speak of you in terms of great praise. At the time of making out my report, I was suffering from my wound, and wrote but a short report, but all that is in it respecting yourself, is such testimony, as a meritorious officer successfully fighting for the Liberty of his country deserves. I see that I forwarded your report to Genl. Johnston and you had better get a copy of mine from him if you need it, as there might be a military impropriety in my sending you a copy. If the General hasn't got mine, request him to direct me to furnish him with a copy, or to furnish you with it either. But if you have any hesitation about making the request of the Genl. let me know, and I will send you a copy of the report so far as it relates to you. I did not retain a copy of your Report.","Today I will commence in a quiet way gathering up such facts and names as may be of use to you, should there be any occasion for them. Anything I can do, you must depend upon me for as it will be both a duty and pleasure to send you.","Your daughter, Mrs. [?] and Mrs. Jackson left here in the same stage on last Tuesday. Sandy is recovering from a very severe cold.","Your much attached friend, \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qrs. Valley District \nNear Mt. Jackson March 20th, 1862","My dear Colonel, \nAs Lt. Col. Grisby was on furlough when I last wrote to you, my second letter has been postponed until his return. I sent for him today, and he states that he probably saw more of you during the Battle, and had more to say to you, than any other officer; and that you behaved as bravely as an officer should, and appears to have been impressed with your coolness and courage, and speaks of your conduct in high terms, and says that with the exception McLachlin d of the time when you went to the rear \u0026 hitched your horse, that you were forward with your battery.","McLachlin does not appear to recollect much respecting you during the engagement as he states that his attention was given to his pieces, and that is very natural, I know that I observed but little of individuals except as duty brought me in contact with them. Though he says that you were with the leading piece when the battery went forward on the line of battle, and that his his opinion is that just before the piece went to the rear, you gave direction respecting the firing.","Should you have Brockenbrough Court Marshaled, I would advise you to have Grisby summoned as a witness. ","Very Truly your friend \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qrs. Valley Dist. \nApril 16th, 1862","Mrs. M. K. Langhorne, \nYour note respecting you brave son has been recd. and I hasten to say that you may rest assured that I will give special attention not only to his exchange when an opportunity offers but also to his unfortunate comrades.","Yours sincerely, \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qrs. V. Dist. \nBig Spring \nApril 18th, 1862","Maj. Genl. F. H. Smith \nSupt. Va. Mil. Inst.","General, \nIf you can possibly spare Colonel Williamson for a week or ten days, I hope that you will give him a leave of absence for the purpose of assisting me professionally.","I am General your obdt. servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","Hd. Qts. at Swift Run Gap \nApril 28, 1862","Maj. Genl. F. H. Smith \nSupt. V. M. Institute","General, \nI have an important movement in contemplation and I regret to trouble you again when the subject of letting Col. Williamson join me for a few days; but if you can possibly do so, I hope that you will let him leave immediately upon the receipt of this, and join me with all possible dispatch. Should he come, let him on reaching Staunton call on Major A. W. Harman for relays of horses in order that he may reach this point or wherever it may be in the shortest time.","My prayer is that the proposed undertaking will receive God's blessing for without it I can do nothing.","Should you be able to grant my request, you may rest assured that I will not retain the Colonel longer than necessary and should you desire his services at any time before the completion of his work, you have but to notify me.","I send herewith authority for him to impress horses.","I am General your obedt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","Head Quarters May 3rd, 1862","Spec. Orders \nNo. 214","Maj. Gen. F.H. Smith having brought the Corps of Cadets of the Va. Mil. Inst. into the field, Quartermasters, Commissaries, and Ordinance Officers will furnish him all necessary supplies from their respective Departments.","By Order \nMaj. Gen. Jackson \nA.S. Pendleton \nA. A. A. G.","Near Harrisonburg \nMay 19th, 1862 \nHon. A. R. Boteler","Dear Sir, \nAccording to my promise I notify you that I am going down the Valley. But I can not say that I would advise to come on as my movements mat not be such as would enable you to visit your home. Should you feel at liberty to join me, I hope that you will do so at your earliest convenience.","What is the prospect of having Lt. Cols. J. R. Jones \u0026 A. Snead appointed Brig. Generals.","Very truly your friend \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qtrs. Valley District \nMay 29, 1862 \nMajor Genl. F. H. Smith \nSupt. Va. Mil. Institute","General, \nI am very grateful to you for your cooperation. Please call on the proper Departments at Staunton for transportation and Subsistence. When I get a tent or room to write in you shall hear from me again.\nI am General, your obdt. Serv. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","Port Republic \nJune 6, 1862","My dear Colonel, \nI have recommended Lt. Col. J. R. Jones late of the 33rd Regt. Va. Vols. For a Brigadier Generalcy. I greatly need his services as such, any thing you can do towards securing his appointment will be valuable service rendered to our cause. You may remember the part he bore in the capture of the arsenal at Apalachicola. To him was entrusted the quelling of the insurrectionary movement in this District last Spring and it was effected greatly to my satisfaction. ","Col. J. goes to Richmond at my request. My recommendation of him sometime since was without his knowledge, and he is too modest a gentleman to do much in the way of pressing this matter as it affects him personally(?), and I therefore trust that this will do it for him. Please introduce him to Hon. A. R. Boteler, who has already taken steps towards securing the appointment.\nRemember me very kindly to the Governor.","Very truly your friend, \nT. J Jackson","Gordonsville \nJune 20th, 1864","My dear Doctor, \nYours of the 9th instant has been received, but was not handed to me by Mr. [?].  If I see an opening for an army appointment for him, I will try and secure it but I fear that no such appointment will be secured without the recommendation of the Colonel or other officers of a regiment where his services may be desired.  If he can secure such a recommendation it will most certainly secure the appointment.  I am glad that he has come, and I will talk with Major Dabney respecting him, with the hope that the Major may be the means under God of increasing his usefulness.","For our prayer accept my warmest thanks, and I trust that you, and all our Christian people will with increased [?] with God implore his blessing upon our cause.  He can give us victory, and crown us with complete success, and He alone can.  My trust is in Him, and in Him along, and unto His name be all the glory for every success and every blessing.","Give my kindest regards to Mrs. White and all the family.","Your much attached friend, \nT. J. Jackson","White Oak Bridge \nJuly 10th, 1862","General, \nYours of this date has been received. I send you a copy of the order for falling back. There are no infantry that I am aware of in front of you this morning. If no instructions have reached you, I would, if in your place, move off to your position near Williamsburg road. I expect to leave here this evening about 3 o' clock.","Stuart is still in front. I saw Capt. Rufus Barring yesterday. He says that his youngest child if dangerously ill.","Respectfully, \nT.J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","July 31st, 1862 \nMy dear Doctor, \nI am very grateful to you for your prayers to God for the success of the operation which God has entrusted to me. Please continue to pray for me and for the success of the troops entrusted to me. It cheers my heart to think that many of God's people are praying to our very kind Heavenly Father for the success of the army to which I belong. Without God's blessing I look for no success, and for every success my prayer is, that all the glory may be given unto Him to whom it is properly due. If people would but give all the glory to God, and regard his creatures as but unworthy instruments, my heart would rejoice. Alas too frequently the praise is bestowed upon the creature. Whilst we must not forget the superior importance of spiritual victories, yet I trust that you will under God's direction do what you can in securing the prayers of His people for the success of our arms, especially for the success of them which are entrusted to me, an unworthy servant, but who desires to glorify His name even in my present military calling. My trust is in God for success. Praying for a continuation of your usefulness I remain your much attached friend \nT. J. Jackson","My Dear Maggie \nIn haste I drop you a line in answer to your letter of Oct.3d. I regret not having a position to which propriety Mr. Estill can be assigned. The best opening that I see for him is to secure an appointment as an ordnance officer. There are to be 70 appointed after being examined by a board upon their qualifications. Harry Estill is among the number. It appears to me that his brother Charles ought to pass examination by giving attention to the subject.","I am much obliged to you for your kindness. ","I deeply sympathize with you all in the death of dear Willie. He was in my first Sabbath school class where I became attached to him when he was a little boy. I had expected to have him as one of my aid de camps but God in his providence has ordered otherwise.","Remember me very kindly to Col. Preston \u0026 all the family. \nAffectionately your brother, \nT. J. Jackson","Near Gordonsville \nAug 7th, 1862","General, \nI am much obliged to you for giving Cadet Morrison a leave of absence. Should you not receive from his father a letter within the prescribed time requesting that his son's resignation be accepted, I respectfully request that you will accept it upon this my application.","I am General yr obdt servt. \nT. J. Jackson","5 am Bristow \n27 Augt 62","General, \nPermit me to congratulate you upon the brilliant success with which God has blessed you.  You deserve promotion. The 12 Geo. \u0026 15th Ala. Regt. have been ordered to you this morning.","If you have commissary stores enough please send 5000 rations to Genl. Ewell at Bristow as soon as you can get transportation.","I am Genl yr obdt servt. \nT. J. Jackson","Sharpsburg \nSept 16th, 1862","Miss Fairfield, \nI have received the nice breakfast for which I am indebted to your kindness.  Please accept my grateful appreciation of you hospitality.\nVery sincerely yours, \nT. J. Jackson","Hd Qrs V. Dist Sept. 22nd, 1862","General, \nI respectfully recommend that Corporal Jas. P. Smith of the Rockbridge Artillery be appointed Aid de Camp and directed to report to me for duty. As 1st Lt. G. G. Junkin has resigned I desire Mr. Smith to be his successor. He has been acting as A. D. C. since the 20th instant and I respectfully request that his appointment be dated accordingly.","I am General your most obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","T. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl. \nHd. Qrs. V. Dist. Oct. 15th, 1862","Revoking approval of Maj. Genl. D. H. Hill recommendation of Col. D. K. McBeal for a Brigadier Generalcy.","Hd. Qrs. A. N. Va. \nOctober 16th, 1862 \nResptly forwarded \nBy order of Genl. R. E. Lee","Clarke County Va. \nOct. 30th, 1862","My dear Doctor, \nYour kind and Christian letter of the 16th inst, with the accompanying resolution have been received, I write this note to thank you for having so effectually complied with my request, and to ask that your prayers and Christian efforts be continued as before requested, My trust is in God, and it is a great comfort to know that he answers prayer. I am very thankful to our kind Heavenly Father for restoring you to health. I hope that both your sons if not entirely well at present soon will be. \nYour much attached friend \nT. J. Jackson","Dec. 7th, 1862","Dear Genl, \nI have not yet found the sermon by Bishop Elliott of which mention was made when with you last. But I send herewith another of his sermons which I hope you will after reading forward to some friend in order that it may under God's blessing accomplish much good. The part marked on the 19th \u0026 20th pages comes up to my idea of what is the very reasonable \u0026 most important duty and high privilege of our people at this time.","The sermon was given me by Mrs. Brent of Winchester last winter or early in March and has not been sent out among the troops as all religious matter should.","Sincerely your friend \nT. J. Jackson","Hd. Qrs. 2d. Corps A. N.Va. \nDec. 8th, 1862","Genl, \nWhen you last wrote I presume that Mount Mass. \u0026 Hop Yard were not picketed for want of time after Genl. E. received the order, but before [now] I expect that the pickets are in position. I wish that you and Genl. E. would arrange the picketing dividing the work between the two divisions proportionally","I have written to Genl. Lee for the purpose of having a [c?] picket at Dickinson's crossing.","I am Genl. Yr. obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nLt. Genl.","Hd Qrs. 2d Corps, A. N. Va.","Major, \nCol. Crutchfield is very desirous of having a commissary for my reserve Art. The object of this note is to ascertain whether you have one that can be assigned there. Who have you at Milford Depot?","If you have no commissary to spare for the purpose, and you know of a suitable person I wish you would recommend him and send the recommendation through these Hd. Qrs. How would Campbell do? What I desire you to do is to recommend the most worthy if one is to be appointed.","Can one commissary attend to the duties at Milford Depot and also to seeing that the Arty. wants?","Take care of yourself \u0026 when you feel like taking a long ride, come down and see me.","Respectfully your obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nLt. Genl.","My dear sister Isabella, \nYour letter of the 15th respecting Genl. Hill was received yesterday. My first step was to try and arrange things so that he would remain with this Army; but after several interviews with him and also with Genl. Lee, I became satisfied that it would be impolite to insist on his remaining. Genl. Lee manifested to great interest in Genl. Hill, and a great desire that he should not resign. He \u0026 I took the same view as yourself respecting his feelings after being out of service a while, and we both thought it best that he should be ordered to Richmond where he could be ordered to duty else where \u0026 to some position where he could have more comforts than with this company or he given a leave to go home as circumstances might justify. It appears that the War Department took a similar view. The last news received from the Dept. was that his resignation would not be accepted at present but if necessary, a leave of absence granted. I am probably wrong in saying that this Course was determined on by the War Dept. What I should have said, is, that Genl. Lee who has returned from Richmond told me that he had so recommended and I am well satisfied that his recommendation has not been departed from.  Genl. Hill has probably explained to you before this, the causes which induced him to leave here. I tried to remove what I could influence, but was not successfull. For his services the Country owes him a lasting debt of gratitude. My prayer is that he will continue in the service until the war terminates, and that our Heavenly Father will give him success. And that his health and strength will not be so over taxed in the future as it had been in the past.","The subject of his leaving the army gave me great concern. I did not like to take any steps which would be distasteful to him. Though I thought he ought to go to Richmond, yet as he expressed his desire not to leave if a battle was about to take place, and as one might be fought any day. So far as I knew, I felt a hesitancy about doing anything which would separate him from his division in case of an action.","Genl. Lee proposed that he should take a leave of absence, and return to his division in the Spring, but Genl. Hill did not accept of it.","Though the case has been such as to give anxiety to you, Genl. Lee \u0026 myself, I am satisfied that Our God will over rule it for good. For He causes all things to work together for good to them who love Him. If the Genl. is at home when this reaches you, please give my love to him. Joseph, Robert and Maj. Ewing[?] are well. I have not seen Mr. Barrington for nearly two months. Give love to the children.","Your affectionate brother, \nT. J. Jackson","Corbyn's Farm \nCaroline Co. Va. \nFeby 11th, 1863","My dear Captain, \nYour letter of the 5th instant has been received, and your request will receive special attention. I am not sanguine of success, but an available opportunity may occur.","I regret to heat of the continued delicate health of Mrs. B. \u0026 child. Joseph Morrison has gone home to see his mother who is seriously ill. Capt. Avery had also gone on leave of absence of 25 days.","Genl. Hill has been assigned to duty in N.C.","Mr. Irwin \u0026 Sis with their children were at Cottage Home at last account. I hope that they will be there when Anna \u0026 Paul arrive there.","Should you come near me. I hope that you will not pass by without calling.","Very truly yours, \nT. J. Jackson","P.S. Genl. Stuart has arrived since the foregoing and he desires getting you appointed on His Military Court of which he has the promise. Say nothing about this, as the court is not yet secured. \nT. J. J.","Hd. Qrs. 2d Corps A. N. V. \nMarch 23d, 1863","General, \nI have learned officially this evening, that Mr. Col. Wm. R. Cox 2d N.C. Regt. \u0026 Judge Advocate of the General Court Martial for the trial of Brig. Genl. J. R. Jones is absent and will not return until the 2d of April. Under these circumstances I would respectfully recommend that Col. D.B. Penn of the 7th Louisiana Regt. be appointed Judge Advocate of the Court.","The accompanying papers were returned to me today by Col. W. P. Bynum of the 2d N. C. I. One of the envelopes was opened by him under the impression that the package concerned his Regt.","I am Genl. your obdt. Servt. \nT. J. Jackson \nLt. Gen.","T. J. Jackson \nLt. Genl. \nHd. Qrs. 2d Corps A.N.V. \nMarch 23, 1863 \nRecommending that Col. B. D. Penn 7th La. Regt. be appointing Judge Advocate by the Genl. C. Martial for the trial of Brig. Genl. J. R. Jones.","Near Fredericksburg, Va. \nApril 15th, 1863 \nMessrs. Mitchell \u0026 Tyler","Gentlemen, \nYour note of the 11th instant informing me that you have not only repaired my watch but also replaced the indistinct gold dial by a white one, gratuitously has been received.","The object of this note is to thank you for your kindness, and to say that not only is the watch thoroughly repaired; but that I regard its usefulness materially enhanced by the new dial.","I am gentlemen, \n[Signature missing/cut out from letter at unknown date]","7.45 A. M.","General, \nYour dispatch of 6. A. m. has been recd. I have sent a scouting party down the road you are on for the purpose of communicating with you.  The party has taken 2 prisoners who report back of a regt. In rifle [?] in the wood.  I have ordered a force to the wood for the purpose of clearing it.","Respectfully, \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl.","Major, \nPlease forward the above by telegraph.","I hope to get you a Colonelcy.","Yours truly \nT. J. Jackson \nMaj. Genl."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eStonewall Jackson papers, 1844-1915. MS 0102. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Stonewall Jackson papers, 1844-1915. MS 0102. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Stonewall Jackson papers consist primarily of the personal papers of Civil War General Thomas Jonathan \"Stonewall\" Jackson (1824-1863). The bulk of the letters date from the pre-Civil War period and concern professional, personal, and domestic matters, including many in which Jackson writes about his religious faith, his concerns about health and diet, and his family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe papers provide insight into Jackson's personality and philosophy, and present a portrait of the man as he was in the years before he gained national fame as a wartime military leader. A small percentage of the documents date from the Civil War period and are directly related to Jackson's Confederate Army service.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe papers include approximately 160 items of Jackson's outgoing correspondence (dated 1844 to 1863) spanning his cadetship at West Point, his service in the United States Army (1846 to 1851), including his participation in the Mexican War, his years as a faculty member at the VMI (1851 to 1861), and his career in the Confederate States Army. The bulk of the correspondence is addressed to his sister, Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson). Other correspondents include Margaret Junkin Preston, and Confederate Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Daniel Harvey Hill.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOther series include incoming correspondence, Civil War reports, orders, dispatches, and documents associated with Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn addition to Jackson's personal papers, this collection\ncontains the allied papers of Jackson's second wife, Mary Anna Jackson (Morrison) (approximately 143 items), his daughter Julia Jackson Christian (approximately 10 items), and his sister Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson)(approximately  115 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll are original letters (ALS) written by Stonewall Jackson, unless noted otherwise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written while Stonewall Jackson was a cadet at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter fragment regards Stonewall Jackson's health and furlough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards daily life at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards daily life at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards daily life at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written by Stonewall Jackson during the Mexican War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten on board the ship James L. Day. Letter regards travel to Point Isabel, Texas and general news about the Mexican War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Point Isabel, Texas. Letter regards travel to Texas, family matters, and plans to travel \"up the Rio Grande tomorrow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Veracruz, Mexico. Letter regards news of the Mexican War, daily life at camp, Stonewall Jackson's health, and family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from camp near Veracruz, Mexico. Letter requests compensation for quartermaster duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Jalapa, Mexico. Letter regards a \"detailed acount of Mexico.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Jalapa, Mexico. Letter regards troop movements and life at camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Mexico City, Mexico. Letter regards general news of the war and family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Mexico City, Mexico. Letter describes the Passeo, a central road through the city, and general news of the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from National Palace, Mexico. Letter regards news of the war and General Pillow's trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Mexico City, Mexico. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Governors Island, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's new station.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. Letter regards a trip to attend a court martial and the desire to visit Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's health and travel back to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards style of dress, historical studies, and that \"cholera has entirely disappeared from this place.\" Additionally, the letter includes a discussion of a thermometer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards book catalogs and Stonewall Jackson's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's health, magazine subscriptions, and finances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards family news, Stonewall Jackson's concern for Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) eyesight, and a new diet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards a fire at the stables, a potential visit in October, and Stonewall Jackson's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards the death of \"Uncle Cummins\" and family finances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Plattsburgh, New York. Letter regards travel to New York \"for the purpose of trying some prisoners.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards an Invoice of Public Property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards a potential visit in October and the death of \"Uncle Cummins.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Ontario, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's membership \"of Courts Martial.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from West Point, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's visit to West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Meade, Florida. In the letter, Stonewall Jackson gives his approval to put his name before the VMI Board of Visitors for a professorship position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Meade, Florida. Letter regards a potential position at VMI and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fort Meade, Florida. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's appointment as a VMI Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Artillery Tactics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's arrival at VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson starting his academic duties and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) health and a discussion of Christianty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic duties and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and Stonewall Jackson's trip to see Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson) next summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards garden seeds, fruit, and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a potential visit from George P. Terrill and general news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a missing package, family news, and a vocal concert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and barracks construction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virgina. Letter regards the springs and Stonewall Jackson's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards an appreciation of Lexington and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards course designs for law lectures and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news and preparations for teaching Natural Philosophy and Artillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards health and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and a potential visit in July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia. Letter regards the springs and general news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a trip to Niagara Falls, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the birth of Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) daughter and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's application for professorship at the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the death of Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) infant daughter and Stonewall Jackson's pending appointment at the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general news and includes a portion written by Elinor Junkin Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Healing Springs, Virginia. Letter regards travel to the springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the death of Stonewall Jackson's wife Elinor Junkin Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards purchase of books and health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from \"Uncle Alred's.\" Letter regards the potential purchase of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards family news and notes that the cadets \"have been absent at Petersburg and Richmond [Virginia] but are expected to be home today.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter fragment regards family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lextington, Virginia. Letter regards corrections to the letter and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from New York City, New York. Letter regards a trip to Liverpool, England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from \"Ship Asia at Sea.\" Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and the cities he wants to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Naples, Italy. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the places Stonewall Jackson visited during his trip to Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. In the letter Stonewall Jackson announces his engagement to Mary Anna Morrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia. Letter regards travel to Alum Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general news and mentions VMI faculty meetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's health and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards religion and general news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the birth of Mary Graham Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the birth of Mary Graham Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the death of Mary Graham Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the Lexington Colored Sabbath School.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from New York City, New York. Letter regards a trip to visit the Arnold family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) son Thomas arriving in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) son Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from White Sulphur Springs, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and Thomas Arnold's accounts, which are written on the back of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter fragment regards discussion of purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news and Grace Arnold's education.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards purchases for the house. The letter also contains a portion written by Mary Anna Jackson regarding a clothing pattern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Grace Arnold's education and general news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a trip to visit Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson) and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Northampton, Massachusetts. Letter regards future purchases for Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Northampton, Massachusetts. Letter regards future purchases for Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards furniture purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards furniture purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards religion and general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelegram regards \"equalizing taxation onproperty\" in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Harpers Ferry, [West] Virginia. Letter regards military officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Harpers Ferry, [West] Virginia. Letter regards appointing W. S. H. Baylor as a colonel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards rations and general news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from \"Under's Store, HQ, Valley District.\" Letter regards enemy troop movements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards news of the Civil War and Stonewall Jackson's desire to return to VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards Civil War news and troop movements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards general Civil War news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards support of the Colonel in response to \"such foul aspirations against your character.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from \"Near Mr. Jackson,\" Virginia. Letter praises William N. Pendleton for actions in battle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards the status of Margaret K. Langhorne's son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Big Spring, Virginia. Letter requests assistance from Colonel Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Swift Run Gap, Virginia. Letter requests assistance from Colonel Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder regards VMI Corps of Cadets joining the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten \"Near Harrisonburg,\" Virginia. Letter regards troop movements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Valley District, Virginia. Letter thanks Francis H. Smith for his cooperation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Port Republic, Virginia. Letter regards promotion requests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Gordonsville, Virginia. Letter regards potential promotions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from White Oak Bridge, Virginia. Letter regards troop movements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Bunker Hill, Virginia. Letter regards a potential position for \"Mr. Estill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten \"Near Gordonsville,\" Virginia. Letter regards a leave of absence for Cadet Morrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Bristow, Virginia. Letter regards Isaac R. Trimble's promotion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter thanks Miss Fairfield for breakfast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards the potential appointment of Corporal Jas. P. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder regards rovoking Col. D. K. McBeal as a brigadier general.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from \"Hd. Qrs. 2d. Corps A. N.Va.\" Letter regards general Civil War news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from \"Hd Qrs. 2d Corps, A. N. Va.\" Letter regards commissary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Caroline County, Virgina. Letter regards \"Gen. Hill\" leaving the Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Caroline County, Virginia. Letter regards general Civil War news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommends that \"Col. B. D. Penn 7th La. Regt. be appointing Judge Advocate by the Genl. C. Martial for the trial of Brig. Genl. J. R. Jones.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from \"Near Fredericksburg,\" Virginia. Letter thanks Mitchell and Tyler for repairing a watch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards troop movements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost-Civil War memoirs (circa 1865), written by Roberta Cary Corbin Kinsolving. The memoirs recount the winter of 1862-1863 when Stonewall Jackson established winter quarters on the Corbin estate in Moss Neck, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists primarily of VMI paychecks endorsed on reverse by Stonewall Jackson. It also contains a bankshare certificate (1858) and an estate document (dated June 5, 1863).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists primarily of the incoming and outgoing correspondence files of Mary Anna Jackson (Morrison) from the post-Civil War era.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains papers relating to Julia Jackson Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes correspondence to and from Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson), Stark W. Arnold, Jonathan Arnold, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes pamphlets concerning the life of Stonewall Jackson, sheet music dedicated to Jackson, and other items.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Stonewall Jackson papers consist primarily of the personal papers of Civil War General Thomas Jonathan \"Stonewall\" Jackson (1824-1863). The bulk of the letters date from the pre-Civil War period and concern professional, personal, and domestic matters, including many in which Jackson writes about his religious faith, his concerns about health and diet, and his family.","The papers provide insight into Jackson's personality and philosophy, and present a portrait of the man as he was in the years before he gained national fame as a wartime military leader. A small percentage of the documents date from the Civil War period and are directly related to Jackson's Confederate Army service.","The papers include approximately 160 items of Jackson's outgoing correspondence (dated 1844 to 1863) spanning his cadetship at West Point, his service in the United States Army (1846 to 1851), including his participation in the Mexican War, his years as a faculty member at the VMI (1851 to 1861), and his career in the Confederate States Army. The bulk of the correspondence is addressed to his sister, Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson). Other correspondents include Margaret Junkin Preston, and Confederate Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Daniel Harvey Hill.","Other series include incoming correspondence, Civil War reports, orders, dispatches, and documents associated with Jackson.","In addition to Jackson's personal papers, this collection\ncontains the allied papers of Jackson's second wife, Mary Anna Jackson (Morrison) (approximately 143 items), his daughter Julia Jackson Christian (approximately 10 items), and his sister Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson)(approximately  115 items).","All are original letters (ALS) written by Stonewall Jackson, unless noted otherwise.","Letters written while Stonewall Jackson was a cadet at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.","Letter fragment regards Stonewall Jackson's health and furlough.","Letter regards daily life at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.","Letter regards daily life at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.","Letter regards daily life at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.","Letters written by Stonewall Jackson during the Mexican War.","Written on board the ship James L. Day. Letter regards travel to Point Isabel, Texas and general news about the Mexican War.","Written from Point Isabel, Texas. Letter regards travel to Texas, family matters, and plans to travel \"up the Rio Grande tomorrow.\"","Written from Veracruz, Mexico. Letter regards news of the Mexican War, daily life at camp, Stonewall Jackson's health, and family matters.","Written from camp near Veracruz, Mexico. Letter requests compensation for quartermaster duties.","Written from Jalapa, Mexico. Letter regards a \"detailed acount of Mexico.\"","Written from Jalapa, Mexico. Letter regards troop movements and life at camp.","Written from Mexico City, Mexico. Letter regards general news of the war and family matters.","Written from Mexico City, Mexico. Letter describes the Passeo, a central road through the city, and general news of the war.","Written from National Palace, Mexico. Letter regards news of the war and General Pillow's trial.","Written from Mexico City, Mexico. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's appointment.","Written from Governors Island, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's new station.","Written from Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. Letter regards a trip to attend a court martial and the desire to visit Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson).","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's health and travel back to New York.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards style of dress, historical studies, and that \"cholera has entirely disappeared from this place.\" Additionally, the letter includes a discussion of a thermometer.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards book catalogs and Stonewall Jackson's health.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's health, magazine subscriptions, and finances.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards family news, Stonewall Jackson's concern for Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) eyesight, and a new diet.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards a fire at the stables, a potential visit in October, and Stonewall Jackson's health.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards the death of \"Uncle Cummins\" and family finances.","Written from Plattsburgh, New York. Letter regards travel to New York \"for the purpose of trying some prisoners.\"","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards an Invoice of Public Property.","Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards a potential visit in October and the death of \"Uncle Cummins.\"","Written from Fort Ontario, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's membership \"of Courts Martial.\"","Written from West Point, New York. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's visit to West Point.","Written from Fort Meade, Florida. In the letter, Stonewall Jackson gives his approval to put his name before the VMI Board of Visitors for a professorship position.","Written from Fort Meade, Florida. Letter regards a potential position at VMI and family news.","Written from Fort Meade, Florida. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's appointment as a VMI Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Artillery Tactics.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's arrival at VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson starting his academic duties and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) health and a discussion of Christianty.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic duties and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and Stonewall Jackson's trip to see Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson) next summer.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards garden seeds, fruit, and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a potential visit from George P. Terrill and general news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a missing package, family news, and a vocal concert.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and barracks construction.","Written from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virgina. Letter regards the springs and Stonewall Jackson's health.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards an appreciation of Lexington and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards course designs for law lectures and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) health.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news and preparations for teaching Natural Philosophy and Artillery.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards health and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and a potential visit in July.","Written from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia. Letter regards the springs and general news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a trip to Niagara Falls, New York.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the birth of Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) daughter and general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's application for professorship at the University of Virginia.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the death of Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) infant daughter and Stonewall Jackson's pending appointment at the University of Virginia.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general news and includes a portion written by Elinor Junkin Jackson.","Written from Healing Springs, Virginia. Letter regards travel to the springs.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the death of Stonewall Jackson's wife Elinor Junkin Jackson.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards purchase of books and health.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and health.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from \"Uncle Alred's.\" Letter regards the potential purchase of land.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Letter regards family news and notes that the cadets \"have been absent at Petersburg and Richmond [Virginia] but are expected to be home today.\"","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter fragment regards family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news.","Fragment regards general family news.","Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Letter regards general family news.","Written from VMI, Lextington, Virginia. Letter regards corrections to the letter and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Letter regards general family news.","Written from New York City, New York. Letter regards a trip to Liverpool, England.","Written from \"Ship Asia at Sea.\" Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and the cities he wants to visit.","Written from Naples, Italy. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the places Stonewall Jackson visited during his trip to Europe.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. In the letter Stonewall Jackson announces his engagement to Mary Anna Morrison.","Written from Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia. Letter regards travel to Alum Springs.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general news and mentions VMI faculty meetings.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's health and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards religion and general news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the birth of Mary Graham Jackson.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the birth of Mary Graham Jackson.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the death of Mary Graham Jackson.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards the Lexington Colored Sabbath School.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from New York City, New York. Letter regards a trip to visit the Arnold family.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) son Thomas arriving in Virginia.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Laura Ann Arnold's (Jackson) son Thomas.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's trip to Europe.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from White Sulphur Springs, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family health news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news and Thomas Arnold's accounts, which are written on the back of the letter.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Letter fragment regards discussion of purchases.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news and Grace Arnold's education.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards purchases for the house. The letter also contains a portion written by Mary Anna Jackson regarding a clothing pattern.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Grace Arnold's education and general news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a trip to visit Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson) and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Northampton, Massachusetts. Letter regards future purchases for Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson).","Written from Northampton, Massachusetts. Letter regards future purchases for Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson).","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards furniture purchases.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards furniture purchases.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards religion and general family news.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards general family news.","Telegram regards \"equalizing taxation onproperty\" in Virginia.","Written from Harpers Ferry, [West] Virginia. Letter regards military officers.","Written from Harpers Ferry, [West] Virginia. Letter regards appointing W. S. H. Baylor as a colonel.","Letter regards rations and general news.","Written from \"Under's Store, HQ, Valley District.\" Letter regards enemy troop movements.","Written from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards news of the Civil War and Stonewall Jackson's desire to return to VMI.","Written from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards Civil War news and troop movements.","Written from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards general Civil War news.","Written from Winchester, Virginia. Letter regards support of the Colonel in response to \"such foul aspirations against your character.\"","Written from \"Near Mr. Jackson,\" Virginia. Letter praises William N. Pendleton for actions in battle.","Letter regards the status of Margaret K. Langhorne's son.","Written from Big Spring, Virginia. Letter requests assistance from Colonel Williamson.","Written from Swift Run Gap, Virginia. Letter requests assistance from Colonel Williamson.","Order regards VMI Corps of Cadets joining the Civil War.","Written \"Near Harrisonburg,\" Virginia. Letter regards troop movements.","Written from Valley District, Virginia. Letter thanks Francis H. Smith for his cooperation.","Written from Port Republic, Virginia. Letter regards promotion requests.","Written from Gordonsville, Virginia. Letter regards potential promotions.","Written from White Oak Bridge, Virginia. Letter regards troop movements.","Written from Bunker Hill, Virginia. Letter regards a potential position for \"Mr. Estill.\"","Written \"Near Gordonsville,\" Virginia. Letter regards a leave of absence for Cadet Morrison.","Written from Bristow, Virginia. Letter regards Isaac R. Trimble's promotion.","Letter thanks Miss Fairfield for breakfast.","Letter regards the potential appointment of Corporal Jas. P. Smith.","Order regards rovoking Col. D. K. McBeal as a brigadier general.","Letter regards religion.","Written from \"Hd. Qrs. 2d. Corps A. N.Va.\" Letter regards general Civil War news.","Written from \"Hd Qrs. 2d Corps, A. N. Va.\" Letter regards commissary.","Written from Caroline County, Virgina. Letter regards \"Gen. Hill\" leaving the Army.","Written from Caroline County, Virginia. Letter regards general Civil War news.","Letter recommends that \"Col. B. D. Penn 7th La. Regt. be appointing Judge Advocate by the Genl. C. Martial for the trial of Brig. Genl. J. R. Jones.\"","Written from \"Near Fredericksburg,\" Virginia. Letter thanks Mitchell and Tyler for repairing a watch.","Letter regards troop movements.","Post-Civil War memoirs (circa 1865), written by Roberta Cary Corbin Kinsolving. The memoirs recount the winter of 1862-1863 when Stonewall Jackson established winter quarters on the Corbin estate in Moss Neck, Virginia.","This series consists primarily of VMI paychecks endorsed on reverse by Stonewall Jackson. It also contains a bankshare certificate (1858) and an estate document (dated June 5, 1863).","This series consists primarily of the incoming and outgoing correspondence files of Mary Anna Jackson (Morrison) from the post-Civil War era.","This series contains papers relating to Julia Jackson Christian.","This series includes correspondence to and from Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson), Stark W. Arnold, Jonathan Arnold, and others.","This series includes pamphlets concerning the life of Stonewall Jackson, sheet music dedicated to Jackson, and other items."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers are required to use photocopies or online versions of the Stonewall Jackson documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eManuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. 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Dr. Core was a professor in WVU's Biology Department for 44 years (1928-1972) and chair of the Department for 18 years (1948-1966).  He was also curator of the WVU Herbarium for 40 years (1934-1972).  During World War II the Foreign Economic Administration sent Core to Columbia, South America (1943-1944), to explore the Andes Mountains in search of a source for quinine from the  Cinchona  tree.  There he discovered at least 15 new species and in 1978 one of the plants he discovered, the genus  Corethamnium , was named for him.  ","Core was founder (1936) of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club and editor of the journal,  Castenea , for 35 years.  He was the author of scholarly books and articles with his early works focusing on the botany of West Virginia, and later works on local history and church history.  Two biology textbooks he co-authored became standards:  General Biology  with P.D. Strausbauh and B.R. Weimer and  A New Manual for the Biology Laboratory  with Weimer.  He also collaborated with Strausbaugh to write the classic  The Flora of West Virginia .   Other botany texts include  Vegetation of West Virginia ,  Woody Plants in Winter , and his most popular book  Spring Wild Flowers of West Virginia  which has been in print since 1948.  Core published articles in  Castenea ,  Proceedings of the West Virginia Academy of Science , and other scholarly sources.   ","After retirement in 1972, Core turned more of his attention to local history.  His most extensive local history work is the five-volume history of Monongalia County, West Virginia,  The Monongalia Story  (1974-1984).  His regular column, \"The Monongalia Story\" in Morgantown's  Dominion Post  also details the history of the county.  Earlier he had written  The Chronicles of Core  (1937) about the town where he was born, and  Morgantown Disciples: a History of the First Christian Church of Morgantown  (1960).","Core's civic activities were numerous and include serving on the Morgantown Public Library Board for 20 years (1959-1979), Morgantown City Council for 4 years, and Mayor of Morgantown for 2 years (1956-1957).  Core was an elder in his church, president of the Monongalia Historical Society, president of the Kiwanis, and much more.  In 1948, Core persuaded WVU to set aside 100 acres for an Arboretum. The Core Arboretum was named for him in 1967.   Earl L. Core Road in Morgantown also sports his name.  ","He died in Morgantown in 1984.","Elizabeth \"Betty\" Ann Bartholomew, botanist and educator, was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1912.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in botany from West Virginia University in 1934.  She received a Master of Arts degree in botany from WVU with the thesis titled \"The Flora of Wirt County, West Virginia\" in 1948.  Bartholomew joined the staff of the WVU Biology Department in 1938, first as Herbarium clerk and later as Herbarium assistant.  In 1963 she was appointed as a biology instructor and curator of the Herbarium.  During this time she created the Distribution of Southeastern Plants to facilitate the exchange of specimens.  She added thousands of plants to the Herbarium collection and in 1950 started a 2,000-plant seed collection.  She retired from WVU in 1977","\nBartholomew was a member of the West Virginia Academy of Science, editor of its newsletter (1960-61), and secretary (1972-1985); member and secretary for the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club (1946-1981); member of the American Nut Growers Association; charter member and faculty advisor of the botany fraternity Phi Epsilon Phi; and member of Phi Mu.\n    ","Bartholomew who joined the Girl Scouts at age 12 earned all the nature badges and maintained a life-long interest in scouting.  She served as a Girl Scout leader for more than 20 years.  She also promoted nature to children through the Phi Epsilon Phi annual Wildflower Day.  Additionally she worked with the Oglebay Nature Camp, church camp, and others.  She was a leader at the annual Wildflower Pilgrimage at Blackwater Falls.\n    ","The Southern Appalachian Botanical Society created the Elizabeth Ann Bartholomew Award in 1989 in her honor and the governor named her as the Outstanding West Virginia in 1974.\n    ","She died in Morgantown in 1985.","1197, 1556, 1730","Original Accession; 1756-1985; boxes 1-21 and two oversize folders","\nRecords of Earl L. Core, botanist, writer, editor, historian, and West Virginia University professor and Biology Department Head.  Includes the correspondence, collected research materials, and writings of Dr. Core. The earliest correspondence, 1951-1960, deals mostly with his role as a botanist and West Virginia University Botany Department chair, and includes letters both to and from Dr. Core. Later correspondence, mostly from the 1960s but up to 1984, includes historical and genealogical inquiries in addition to matters pertaining to botany, publications, and Biology Department business.  Of importance is Dr. Core's correspondence with two prominent botanists, P.D. Strausbaugh, with whom Core authored botany and biology texts, and H.A. Allard.","\nIn addition to botany and nature, a large part of the collection deals with the history of Morgantown, Monongalia County, and West Virginia.  The collected research materials for these areas include newspaper clippings, booklets and pamphlets, correspondence, genealogical charts, maps, original historical documents, and more.  Dr. Core's research resulted in the publication of a 5-volume history of Monongalia County,  The Monongalia Story , as well as numerous newspaper columns in the  Dominion Post .  The collected research materials support Dr. Core's research for some 30 monographs on various aspects of natural history, local history, and to a lesser extent Bible and religious study.  ","\nGraphic materials include oversized maps, photographs, photographic glass negatives and film, greeting cards, and post cards.","\nSee series and subseries descriptions for more information.","\nAddendum of 2018-09; 1907-1984; boxes 22-25","\nThese records include handwritten plant lists; typewritten scientific and history papers; newspapers and newspaper clippings; maps; University class records; collected research materials; and magnetic audio tapes of Dr. Core's lectures on the flora of West Virginia. Plant lists and lecture notes presumably refer to slides in A\u0026M 5211.  This addendum includes Core's curriculum vita; some correspondence; and various short publications.","\nOther collected research materials include maps, postcards, book lists, technical reports about West Virginia and the region, flyers, photographs, newsletters, brochures, programs, and calendars of events from the WVU Experimental Station, the WVU Department of Biology, West Virginia State Parks, West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, the Phi Epsilon Phi fraternity, the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club, the West Virginia University (Core) Arboretum, the American Association of University Professors, the National Audubon Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.  These items treat the following subjects: trees, forestry, insects, plant species, water, flooding, ecology, wildflower walks, and biography.  The files contain a number of reprints and facsimiles of scholarly scientific papers.  There is one local history, that of Wheeling.  Biology student records include a graded research paper, a graded bibliography, Core's class record book, and summer class trip schedules.","\nThe audio tapes are recordings of Dr. Core's lectures on West Virginia flora, February-April, 1966.  There are 15 of the 1.25\" reel to reel tapes in box 25.  Five of the tapes are undated.","\nIn addition to Earl L. Core materials in boxes 24 and 25, this addenda includes materials collected by Elizabeth \"Betty\" Ann Bartholomew, boxes 22 and 23.  Bartholomew was also a West Virginia botanist, educator, and manager for the West Virginia University Herbarium. Her artifacts include buttons, a flag, and a Girls Scout cloth badge.  A metal box contains items collected by Elizabeth Bartholomew including identification cards and Girl Scout records.  Her papers include collected materials about biology and nature as well as materials, including teaching materials, from the WVU Biology Department.","This series includes both professional and personal correspondence received; carbon copies of correspondence sent; and collected research materials in addition to letters. The correspondence is with colleagues from across the United States and abroad; citizens with inquiries regarding plants, such as roots in a basement; students regarding grades, course work, and recommendations; as well as family and friends including greeting cards. Some correspondence is typed, some handwritten, some on mimeographed pages, and some on postcards and slips of paper. Subjects include discussions of publications and orders for publications such as  The Flora of West Virginia ,  Wild Flowers of West Virginia , and  Spring Wild Flowers ; content and business for the journal  Castenea ; discussions and notifications of botanical species' identification and request for specimens; WVU academic matters and WVU Department of Biology business; and family and other personal matters including letters and flyers regarding the Disciples of Christ Church and the First Christian Church in Morgantown where Dr. Core was a member. Of significance are letters from botanists P. D. (Perry Daniel) Strausbaugh, 1886-1965, and H. A. (Harry Ardell) Allard, 1880-1963. An envelope of addresses on slips of paper, torn from envelopes, and business cards is included in this series. "," Specifically, boxes 1 and 2 contain correspondence (1951-1957) which is arranged chronologically by month and year. Boxes 3 and 4 contain correspondence (1958) which is also arranged chronologically by month. Boxes 5-8, and 15 contain correspondence not in chronological order, but arranged by subtopics. "," Box 5 (1943-1984, with the majority from the 1960s) contains correspondence regarding botany and specifically Core's research in Columbia, 1943-1945, where he worked on the genus  Scleria ; and correspondence with various colleges and universities and governmental units. "," Box 6 (1953-1984) contains correspondence regarding the P.D. Strausbaugh Student Loan Fund; Core's writings; and Monongalia County history. Also included is correspondence with professional and business organizations; West Virginia University and WVU academic departments; other colleges and universities; and personal letters, photographs, and cards. "," Box 7 (1978-1982) contains multi-occasion personal greeting cards received by Dr. Core. "," Box 8 (1800-1879, 1920-1928, 1959-1984) contains correspondence, facsimiles of articles and historical documents, and newspaper clippings regarding Monongalia County; Morgantown and other municipalities; Preston County; the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Bethany College; and biographical materials about Earl L. Core including his curriculum vita and others' handwritten narratives of his life. "," Box 15, folders 7-10 (1974-1984) contains correspondence responding to Core's book  The Monongalia Story .","This subseries includes scholarly articles, often with compliments from the authors, and dealing with scientific topics but some are about the intersection of science and humanities. Collected reports and booklets covering the topics of the Civil War, coal and coal mining, the National Road, Greene County (PA), poetry, and books about and from the Southeast. Includes programs from seminars and conferences attended by Dr. Core. "," Facsimiles and transcriptions of historical documents include a letter and other materials from Samuel C. Malone, 1857-1938, and Civil War letters.","This subseries includes the publications, announcements, and plant lists of a number of West Virginia naturalists' societies in Box 14 and including the Mountaineer Chapter of the National Audubon Society (1978-1979); the Brooks Bird Club, Inc. (Wheeling; 1978-1979, 1982, 1984); Nature Conservancy, WV Chapter (1978, 1983); the George M. Sutton Audubon Society (Bethany; 1978, 1983); The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy (1979); the West Virginia Garden Club (1965); Bud and Blossom Garden Club (Princeton). Other publications include the  Plant Newsletter  (1978, 1983) (Box 9, Folder 11) from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture;  West Virginia Conservation  from the WV Department of Natural Resources (1962); WV State Parks promotional brochures, flyers, and plant lists including materials pertaining to the West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage; and  Twinleaf  (1979) Washington Crossing State Park (PA) Bowman's Hill State Wildlife Preserve. This subseries includes the program for the Adanson Bicentennial Symposium (1963, Box 9) at The Hunt Library of the Carnegie Institute of Technology with signatures of some attendees and attended by Dr. Core. Box 20 contains a map, ca. 1944, of the Cauca Department in Columbia indicating the location of the plant genus  Cinchona  resulting from Core's research study there. Additional information regarding Dr. Core's time in Columbia can be found in the Correspondence Series, Box 5. Also, see the Correspondence Series for letters and more regarding Dr. Core's botany work and botany publications. See the West Virginia University Series for more on the Biology Department and the Herbarium.","These collected research materials may have supported Dr. Core's research of Monongalia County history for his newspaper columns and five-volume book titled  The Monongalia Story . This subseries includes miscellaneous original historical documents and facsimiles of historical documents (mostly in Boxes 9 and 12) including land grants, river boat registry, court cases, city of Westover and Granville records, property assessment, Mexican War muster list and pension, broadside for the Socialist Party in Star City (Box 21), and account book. Other formats include newspapers, newspaper clippings, magazine article clippings, annual reports, pamphlets and brochures, and maps. Topics covered in this series include County Health Department, agriculture, shipping, churches (Boxes 12 and 17), technology, organizations, flooding, schools, ethnic groups (Box 15), biography, genealogies, funeral homes, various communities, and more. "," While the majority of materials for this subseries are in box 9, other boxes include some content. Box 19 contains two original and one facsimile land grant, and a register of boats. "," See the Correspondence Series for letters and more regarding Dr. Core's research on Monongalia County history and families.","Includes newspaper clippings, pamphlets, event brochures, editorials, reports, booklets, newspaper clippings, Chamber of Commerce publications (particularly Box 12), and more. Topics covered include many aspects of Morgantown history including the telephone system; police force and federal prison; walking tours; houses; industries; people; businesses; the Morgan family; parks; and churches and synagogues (particularly Box 17). A facsimile of the story of David Morgan, Indian fighter, is included. "," See the Correspondence Series for more regarding Morgantown history.","This subseries includes collected research materials regarding other parts of West Virginia not included in the Morgantown and Monongalia County Subseries. Formats include student research papers, newsletters (Humanities Foundation), event programs, booklets, and reports. Topics covered include Boone and Clay county schools, weather, Independence Hall (Wheeling), the 4-H Camp at Jackson Mills, Future Farmers of America (FFA), various municipalities, Appalachia, Bethany College, vegetation management, mining, and churches and religion. "," The majority of materials are in Box 13, however Box 9 contains a folder with facsimiles and transcriptions of historical documents about Prickett's Fort and one on West Virginia agriculture. Box 17 contains a folder on West Virginia churches. "," See the Correspondence Series, particularly Box 8, for more West Virginia materials.","This series includes collected materials from and about West Virginia University, the WVU Biology Department, and the Herbarium. Included are programs and brochures; annual reports; magazines; a souvenir program for athletic events; and newspapers and newspaper clippings. Periodical publications are from the WVU Foundation, Alumni Association, Cooperative Extension Service, the Board of Regents, the Office of Development, and the Division of Forestry. Materials from the Biology Department include faculty meeting minutes, the  Biology Newsletter  (1959), memoranda, event programs, brochures, and course listings. Specific subjects include the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT); honor societies; special summer courses; the Medical Center; history of the University; WVU baseball; and WVU presidential inaugurations. Included is a special issue of the  Beacon  (Hope Natural Gas) (1951) featuring WVU. "," The series also includes a notebook with notes and commentary regarding Core's 1950 WVU recruitment efforts at West Virginia high schools: Philippi High School, Lost Creek High School, Jane Lew High School, Buckhannon Upshur High School, Buckhannon Upshur High School-Tennerton Branch, Walkersville High School, Weston High School, and St. Patrick High School in Weston. Each high school entry includes introductory notes usually with the principal; attendance; individual interviews with a few students; and possible enrollments for WVU. "," Box 11 contains the majority of the materials, however Box 20 contains a map of an Evansdale master plan (ca. 1964). "," See the Correspondence Series for letters and more regarding Dr. Core's work in the WVU Biology Department, the Herbarium, and the University at large.","Earl L. Core published scholarly articles, newspaper columns, and books about Monongalia County history and its environs as well as definitive works on the botany of West Virginia. Dr. Core published a newspaper column titled \"The Monongalia Story\" in the  Dominion Post  which presumably provided background research for a book by the same title. This series includes some of the original published articles as newspaper clippings (1976-1985, but most with no dates; box 19, folder 5) as well as typed and handwritten drafts (Box 15, ca. 1977-1979). Box 15 also includes  Guide to the North American International Excursion  from the International Society for Vegetation Science for which Dr. Core wrote Chapter 8. Box 19 includes a newspaper clipping of a book review of  History of Harrison County ; and handwritten text, possibly lecture notes, which discusses evolution, creation, and religion. "," See the Correspondence Series for letters requesting copies and discussing Dr. Core's botany books. See the Graphic Materials series for sketches, photographs, and maps included in  The Monongalia Story .","Includes files, sorted alphabetically by family name researched in box 10, of correspondence to and from Dr. Core with some facsimiles and transcriptions of historical documents included. The Genealogy Series also includes some genealogical charts and typed family histories. "," Publications in the series include the 1983 surname list from the KYOWA Genealogical Society (Huntington), and  The Pioneer: Second Annual Report of the Descendants of the French Creek Pioneers  (1925) which includes a history of the Morgan Family. "," Additional Core family history is found throughout the Correspondence Series, boxes 1-8. Box 8, folder 5 contains biographical materials for Earl Lemley Core and Lewis Addison Core.","Includes photographs, some black and white and some color, some original and some facsimiles; postcards some with writing and some blank; glass plate negatives; film negatives; facsimiles of sketches including David Hunter Strother's work; and maps. Some photographs include subject identification, some do not. It appears that some of the photographs and maps were illustrations in publications since they have figure numbers noted. Topics covered by the photographs, postcards, and negatives include plants, animals, gardens, and forests; buildings; scenes; individuals and groups of people including members of the Core family; WVU buildings; the WVU Arboretum; WVU personages; West Virginia; and more. Most of the photographs are from the Morgantown and Monongalia County areas, particularly Blacksville in Box 16. The glass plates, also Box 16, are of birds and other animals; one includes a woman and a chipmunk; and one is of a child with a cart pulled by two opossums and includes prints. Some of the glass plate photographs have been digitized. Additional film negatives include portraits, buildings, and more, and may have been illustrations for Core's books. In addition to Strother's sketches, the sketches include facsimiles of portraits and one original sketch of a man shucking corn. "," The maps include an historical map of Botetourt County, Virginia (1756); edited historical Monongalia County map (1826); map of Morgantown (1785); and map of Monongalia County churches (1953). The series includes the maps and sketches on paper board for the book  The Monongalia Story ; box 15 contains maps of Monongalia County and environs as well as municipalities; box 19, folders 1 and 3 contain a sketch and maps; boxes 20-21 include sketches and maps.","This series includes these objects: address stamp for Earl L. Core, Biology Department (ca. 1963); small trowel imprinted with \"The Duntile Company\" (ca. 1960s); and a \"Micro Windgauge Receiver Sight, No. 48, for Springfield Rifles\" with box and insert (ca. 1910). Also, includes these objects moved from box 14: three cut nails (ca. 1820) and mailing envelope; and an unidentified key on twine taped to envelope labeled \"FILM.\"","Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. 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He received his Bachelor of Arts from West Virginia University in 1926; his masters from WVU in 1928; and a Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1936.  Dr. Core was a professor in WVU's Biology Department for 44 years (1928-1972) and chair of the Department for 18 years (1948-1966).  He was also curator of the WVU Herbarium for 40 years (1934-1972).  During World War II the Foreign Economic Administration sent Core to Columbia, South America (1943-1944), to explore the Andes Mountains in search of a source for quinine from the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eCinchona\u003c/emph\u003e tree.  There he discovered at least 15 new species and in 1978 one of the plants he discovered, the genus \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eCorethamnium\u003c/emph\u003e, was named for him.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCore was founder (1936) of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club and editor of the journal, \u003ctitle\u003eCastenea\u003c/title\u003e, for 35 years.  He was the author of scholarly books and articles with his early works focusing on the botany of West Virginia, and later works on local history and church history.  Two biology textbooks he co-authored became standards: \u003ctitle\u003eGeneral Biology\u003c/title\u003e with P.D. Strausbauh and B.R. Weimer and \u003ctitle\u003eA New Manual for the Biology Laboratory\u003c/title\u003e with Weimer.  He also collaborated with Strausbaugh to write the classic \u003ctitle\u003eThe Flora of West Virginia\u003c/title\u003e.   Other botany texts include \u003ctitle\u003eVegetation of West Virginia\u003c/title\u003e, \u003ctitle\u003eWoody Plants in Winter\u003c/title\u003e, and his most popular book \u003ctitle\u003eSpring Wild Flowers of West Virginia\u003c/title\u003e which has been in print since 1948.  Core published articles in \u003ctitle\u003eCastenea\u003c/title\u003e, \u003ctitle\u003eProceedings of the West Virginia Academy of Science\u003c/title\u003e, and other scholarly sources.   \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter retirement in 1972, Core turned more of his attention to local history.  His most extensive local history work is the five-volume history of Monongalia County, West Virginia, \u003ctitle\u003eThe Monongalia Story\u003c/title\u003e (1974-1984).  His regular column, \"The Monongalia Story\" in Morgantown's \u003ctitle\u003eDominion Post\u003c/title\u003e also details the history of the county.  Earlier he had written \u003ctitle\u003eThe Chronicles of Core\u003c/title\u003e (1937) about the town where he was born, and \u003ctitle\u003eMorgantown Disciples: a History of the First Christian Church of Morgantown\u003c/title\u003e (1960).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCore's civic activities were numerous and include serving on the Morgantown Public Library Board for 20 years (1959-1979), Morgantown City Council for 4 years, and Mayor of Morgantown for 2 years (1956-1957).  Core was an elder in his church, president of the Monongalia Historical Society, president of the Kiwanis, and much more.  In 1948, Core persuaded WVU to set aside 100 acres for an Arboretum. The Core Arboretum was named for him in 1967.   Earl L. Core Road in Morgantown also sports his name.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHe died in Morgantown in 1984.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth \"Betty\" Ann Bartholomew, botanist and educator, was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1912.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in botany from West Virginia University in 1934.  She received a Master of Arts degree in botany from WVU with the thesis titled \"The Flora of Wirt County, West Virginia\" in 1948.  Bartholomew joined the staff of the WVU Biology Department in 1938, first as Herbarium clerk and later as Herbarium assistant.  In 1963 she was appointed as a biology instructor and curator of the Herbarium.  During this time she created the Distribution of Southeastern Plants to facilitate the exchange of specimens.  She added thousands of plants to the Herbarium collection and in 1950 started a 2,000-plant seed collection.  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During World War II the Foreign Economic Administration sent Core to Columbia, South America (1943-1944), to explore the Andes Mountains in search of a source for quinine from the  Cinchona  tree.  There he discovered at least 15 new species and in 1978 one of the plants he discovered, the genus  Corethamnium , was named for him.  ","Core was founder (1936) of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club and editor of the journal,  Castenea , for 35 years.  He was the author of scholarly books and articles with his early works focusing on the botany of West Virginia, and later works on local history and church history.  Two biology textbooks he co-authored became standards:  General Biology  with P.D. Strausbauh and B.R. Weimer and  A New Manual for the Biology Laboratory  with Weimer.  He also collaborated with Strausbaugh to write the classic  The Flora of West Virginia .   Other botany texts include  Vegetation of West Virginia ,  Woody Plants in Winter , and his most popular book  Spring Wild Flowers of West Virginia  which has been in print since 1948.  Core published articles in  Castenea ,  Proceedings of the West Virginia Academy of Science , and other scholarly sources.   ","After retirement in 1972, Core turned more of his attention to local history.  His most extensive local history work is the five-volume history of Monongalia County, West Virginia,  The Monongalia Story  (1974-1984).  His regular column, \"The Monongalia Story\" in Morgantown's  Dominion Post  also details the history of the county.  Earlier he had written  The Chronicles of Core  (1937) about the town where he was born, and  Morgantown Disciples: a History of the First Christian Church of Morgantown  (1960).","Core's civic activities were numerous and include serving on the Morgantown Public Library Board for 20 years (1959-1979), Morgantown City Council for 4 years, and Mayor of Morgantown for 2 years (1956-1957).  Core was an elder in his church, president of the Monongalia Historical Society, president of the Kiwanis, and much more.  In 1948, Core persuaded WVU to set aside 100 acres for an Arboretum. The Core Arboretum was named for him in 1967.   Earl L. Core Road in Morgantown also sports his name.  ","He died in Morgantown in 1984.","Elizabeth \"Betty\" Ann Bartholomew, botanist and educator, was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1912.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in botany from West Virginia University in 1934.  She received a Master of Arts degree in botany from WVU with the thesis titled \"The Flora of Wirt County, West Virginia\" in 1948.  Bartholomew joined the staff of the WVU Biology Department in 1938, first as Herbarium clerk and later as Herbarium assistant.  In 1963 she was appointed as a biology instructor and curator of the Herbarium.  During this time she created the Distribution of Southeastern Plants to facilitate the exchange of specimens.  She added thousands of plants to the Herbarium collection and in 1950 started a 2,000-plant seed collection.  She retired from WVU in 1977","\nBartholomew was a member of the West Virginia Academy of Science, editor of its newsletter (1960-61), and secretary (1972-1985); member and secretary for the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club (1946-1981); member of the American Nut Growers Association; charter member and faculty advisor of the botany fraternity Phi Epsilon Phi; and member of Phi Mu.\n    ","Bartholomew who joined the Girl Scouts at age 12 earned all the nature badges and maintained a life-long interest in scouting.  She served as a Girl Scout leader for more than 20 years.  She also promoted nature to children through the Phi Epsilon Phi annual Wildflower Day.  Additionally she worked with the Oglebay Nature Camp, church camp, and others.  She was a leader at the annual Wildflower Pilgrimage at Blackwater Falls.\n    ","The Southern Appalachian Botanical Society created the Elizabeth Ann Bartholomew Award in 1989 in her honor and the governor named her as the Outstanding West Virginia in 1974.\n    ","She died in Morgantown in 1985."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Earl L. Core (1902-1984) Papers, A\u0026amp;M 1730, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Earl L. 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Later correspondence, mostly from the 1960s but up to 1984, includes historical and genealogical inquiries in addition to matters pertaining to botany, publications, and Biology Department business.  Of importance is Dr. Core's correspondence with two prominent botanists, P.D. Strausbaugh, with whom Core authored botany and biology texts, and H.A. Allard.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nIn addition to botany and nature, a large part of the collection deals with the history of Morgantown, Monongalia County, and West Virginia.  The collected research materials for these areas include newspaper clippings, booklets and pamphlets, correspondence, genealogical charts, maps, original historical documents, and more.  Dr. Core's research resulted in the publication of a 5-volume history of Monongalia County, \u003ctitle\u003eThe Monongalia Story\u003c/title\u003e, as well as numerous newspaper columns in the \u003ctitle\u003eDominion Post\u003c/title\u003e.  The collected research materials support Dr. Core's research for some 30 monographs on various aspects of natural history, local history, and to a lesser extent Bible and religious study.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nGraphic materials include oversized maps, photographs, photographic glass negatives and film, greeting cards, and post cards.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nSee series and subseries descriptions for more information.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nAddendum of 2018-09; 1907-1984; boxes 22-25\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nThese records include handwritten plant lists; typewritten scientific and history papers; newspapers and newspaper clippings; maps; University class records; collected research materials; and magnetic audio tapes of Dr. Core's lectures on the flora of West Virginia. Plant lists and lecture notes presumably refer to slides in A\u0026amp;M 5211.  This addendum includes Core's curriculum vita; some correspondence; and various short publications.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nOther collected research materials include maps, postcards, book lists, technical reports about West Virginia and the region, flyers, photographs, newsletters, brochures, programs, and calendars of events from the WVU Experimental Station, the WVU Department of Biology, West Virginia State Parks, West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, the Phi Epsilon Phi fraternity, the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club, the West Virginia University (Core) Arboretum, the American Association of University Professors, the National Audubon Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.  These items treat the following subjects: trees, forestry, insects, plant species, water, flooding, ecology, wildflower walks, and biography.  The files contain a number of reprints and facsimiles of scholarly scientific papers.  There is one local history, that of Wheeling.  Biology student records include a graded research paper, a graded bibliography, Core's class record book, and summer class trip schedules.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nThe audio tapes are recordings of Dr. Core's lectures on West Virginia flora, February-April, 1966.  There are 15 of the 1.25\" reel to reel tapes in box 25.  Five of the tapes are undated.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nIn addition to Earl L. Core materials in boxes 24 and 25, this addenda includes materials collected by Elizabeth \"Betty\" Ann Bartholomew, boxes 22 and 23.  Bartholomew was also a West Virginia botanist, educator, and manager for the West Virginia University Herbarium. Her artifacts include buttons, a flag, and a Girls Scout cloth badge.  A metal box contains items collected by Elizabeth Bartholomew including identification cards and Girl Scout records.  Her papers include collected materials about biology and nature as well as materials, including teaching materials, from the WVU Biology Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes both professional and personal correspondence received; carbon copies of correspondence sent; and collected research materials in addition to letters. The correspondence is with colleagues from across the United States and abroad; citizens with inquiries regarding plants, such as roots in a basement; students regarding grades, course work, and recommendations; as well as family and friends including greeting cards. Some correspondence is typed, some handwritten, some on mimeographed pages, and some on postcards and slips of paper. Subjects include discussions of publications and orders for publications such as \u003ctitle\u003eThe Flora of West Virginia\u003c/title\u003e, \u003ctitle\u003eWild Flowers of West Virginia\u003c/title\u003e, and \u003ctitle\u003eSpring Wild Flowers\u003c/title\u003e; content and business for the journal \u003ctitle\u003eCastenea\u003c/title\u003e; discussions and notifications of botanical species' identification and request for specimens; WVU academic matters and WVU Department of Biology business; and family and other personal matters including letters and flyers regarding the Disciples of Christ Church and the First Christian Church in Morgantown where Dr. Core was a member. Of significance are letters from botanists P. D. (Perry Daniel) Strausbaugh, 1886-1965, and H. A. (Harry Ardell) Allard, 1880-1963. An envelope of addresses on slips of paper, torn from envelopes, and business cards is included in this series. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Specifically, boxes 1 and 2 contain correspondence (1951-1957) which is arranged chronologically by month and year. Boxes 3 and 4 contain correspondence (1958) which is also arranged chronologically by month. Boxes 5-8, and 15 contain correspondence not in chronological order, but arranged by subtopics. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Box 5 (1943-1984, with the majority from the 1960s) contains correspondence regarding botany and specifically Core's research in Columbia, 1943-1945, where he worked on the genus \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eScleria\u003c/emph\u003e; and correspondence with various colleges and universities and governmental units. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Box 6 (1953-1984) contains correspondence regarding the P.D. Strausbaugh Student Loan Fund; Core's writings; and Monongalia County history. Also included is correspondence with professional and business organizations; West Virginia University and WVU academic departments; other colleges and universities; and personal letters, photographs, and cards. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Box 7 (1978-1982) contains multi-occasion personal greeting cards received by Dr. Core. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Box 8 (1800-1879, 1920-1928, 1959-1984) contains correspondence, facsimiles of articles and historical documents, and newspaper clippings regarding Monongalia County; Morgantown and other municipalities; Preston County; the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Bethany College; and biographical materials about Earl L. Core including his curriculum vita and others' handwritten narratives of his life. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Box 15, folders 7-10 (1974-1984) contains correspondence responding to Core's book \u003ctitle\u003eThe Monongalia Story\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries includes scholarly articles, often with compliments from the authors, and dealing with scientific topics but some are about the intersection of science and humanities. Collected reports and booklets covering the topics of the Civil War, coal and coal mining, the National Road, Greene County (PA), poetry, and books about and from the Southeast. Includes programs from seminars and conferences attended by Dr. Core. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Facsimiles and transcriptions of historical documents include a letter and other materials from Samuel C. Malone, 1857-1938, and Civil War letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries includes the publications, announcements, and plant lists of a number of West Virginia naturalists' societies in Box 14 and including the Mountaineer Chapter of the National Audubon Society (1978-1979); the Brooks Bird Club, Inc. (Wheeling; 1978-1979, 1982, 1984); Nature Conservancy, WV Chapter (1978, 1983); the George M. Sutton Audubon Society (Bethany; 1978, 1983); The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy (1979); the West Virginia Garden Club (1965); Bud and Blossom Garden Club (Princeton). Other publications include the \u003ctitle\u003ePlant Newsletter\u003c/title\u003e (1978, 1983) (Box 9, Folder 11) from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture; \u003ctitle\u003eWest Virginia Conservation\u003c/title\u003e from the WV Department of Natural Resources (1962); WV State Parks promotional brochures, flyers, and plant lists including materials pertaining to the West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage; and \u003ctitle\u003eTwinleaf\u003c/title\u003e (1979) Washington Crossing State Park (PA) Bowman's Hill State Wildlife Preserve. This subseries includes the program for the Adanson Bicentennial Symposium (1963, Box 9) at The Hunt Library of the Carnegie Institute of Technology with signatures of some attendees and attended by Dr. Core. Box 20 contains a map, ca. 1944, of the Cauca Department in Columbia indicating the location of the plant genus \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eCinchona\u003c/emph\u003e resulting from Core's research study there. Additional information regarding Dr. Core's time in Columbia can be found in the Correspondence Series, Box 5. Also, see the Correspondence Series for letters and more regarding Dr. Core's botany work and botany publications. See the West Virginia University Series for more on the Biology Department and the Herbarium.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese collected research materials may have supported Dr. Core's research of Monongalia County history for his newspaper columns and five-volume book titled \u003ctitle\u003eThe Monongalia Story\u003c/title\u003e. This subseries includes miscellaneous original historical documents and facsimiles of historical documents (mostly in Boxes 9 and 12) including land grants, river boat registry, court cases, city of Westover and Granville records, property assessment, Mexican War muster list and pension, broadside for the Socialist Party in Star City (Box 21), and account book. Other formats include newspapers, newspaper clippings, magazine article clippings, annual reports, pamphlets and brochures, and maps. Topics covered in this series include County Health Department, agriculture, shipping, churches (Boxes 12 and 17), technology, organizations, flooding, schools, ethnic groups (Box 15), biography, genealogies, funeral homes, various communities, and more. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e While the majority of materials for this subseries are in box 9, other boxes include some content. Box 19 contains two original and one facsimile land grant, and a register of boats. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e See the Correspondence Series for letters and more regarding Dr. Core's research on Monongalia County history and families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes newspaper clippings, pamphlets, event brochures, editorials, reports, booklets, newspaper clippings, Chamber of Commerce publications (particularly Box 12), and more. Topics covered include many aspects of Morgantown history including the telephone system; police force and federal prison; walking tours; houses; industries; people; businesses; the Morgan family; parks; and churches and synagogues (particularly Box 17). A facsimile of the story of David Morgan, Indian fighter, is included. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e See the Correspondence Series for more regarding Morgantown history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries includes collected research materials regarding other parts of West Virginia not included in the Morgantown and Monongalia County Subseries. Formats include student research papers, newsletters (Humanities Foundation), event programs, booklets, and reports. Topics covered include Boone and Clay county schools, weather, Independence Hall (Wheeling), the 4-H Camp at Jackson Mills, Future Farmers of America (FFA), various municipalities, Appalachia, Bethany College, vegetation management, mining, and churches and religion. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The majority of materials are in Box 13, however Box 9 contains a folder with facsimiles and transcriptions of historical documents about Prickett's Fort and one on West Virginia agriculture. Box 17 contains a folder on West Virginia churches. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e See the Correspondence Series, particularly Box 8, for more West Virginia materials.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes collected materials from and about West Virginia University, the WVU Biology Department, and the Herbarium. Included are programs and brochures; annual reports; magazines; a souvenir program for athletic events; and newspapers and newspaper clippings. Periodical publications are from the WVU Foundation, Alumni Association, Cooperative Extension Service, the Board of Regents, the Office of Development, and the Division of Forestry. Materials from the Biology Department include faculty meeting minutes, the \u003ctitle\u003eBiology Newsletter\u003c/title\u003e (1959), memoranda, event programs, brochures, and course listings. Specific subjects include the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT); honor societies; special summer courses; the Medical Center; history of the University; WVU baseball; and WVU presidential inaugurations. Included is a special issue of the \u003ctitle\u003eBeacon\u003c/title\u003e (Hope Natural Gas) (1951) featuring WVU. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The series also includes a notebook with notes and commentary regarding Core's 1950 WVU recruitment efforts at West Virginia high schools: Philippi High School, Lost Creek High School, Jane Lew High School, Buckhannon Upshur High School, Buckhannon Upshur High School-Tennerton Branch, Walkersville High School, Weston High School, and St. Patrick High School in Weston. Each high school entry includes introductory notes usually with the principal; attendance; individual interviews with a few students; and possible enrollments for WVU. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Box 11 contains the majority of the materials, however Box 20 contains a map of an Evansdale master plan (ca. 1964). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e See the Correspondence Series for letters and more regarding Dr. Core's work in the WVU Biology Department, the Herbarium, and the University at large.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarl L. Core published scholarly articles, newspaper columns, and books about Monongalia County history and its environs as well as definitive works on the botany of West Virginia. Dr. Core published a newspaper column titled \"The Monongalia Story\" in the \u003ctitle\u003eDominion Post\u003c/title\u003e which presumably provided background research for a book by the same title. This series includes some of the original published articles as newspaper clippings (1976-1985, but most with no dates; box 19, folder 5) as well as typed and handwritten drafts (Box 15, ca. 1977-1979). Box 15 also includes \u003ctitle\u003eGuide to the North American International Excursion\u003c/title\u003e from the International Society for Vegetation Science for which Dr. Core wrote Chapter 8. Box 19 includes a newspaper clipping of a book review of \u003ctitle\u003eHistory of Harrison County\u003c/title\u003e; and handwritten text, possibly lecture notes, which discusses evolution, creation, and religion. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e See the Correspondence Series for letters requesting copies and discussing Dr. Core's botany books. See the Graphic Materials series for sketches, photographs, and maps included in \u003ctitle\u003eThe Monongalia Story\u003c/title\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes files, sorted alphabetically by family name researched in box 10, of correspondence to and from Dr. Core with some facsimiles and transcriptions of historical documents included. The Genealogy Series also includes some genealogical charts and typed family histories. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Publications in the series include the 1983 surname list from the KYOWA Genealogical Society (Huntington), and \u003ctitle\u003eThe Pioneer: Second Annual Report of the Descendants of the French Creek Pioneers\u003c/title\u003e (1925) which includes a history of the Morgan Family. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional Core family history is found throughout the Correspondence Series, boxes 1-8. Box 8, folder 5 contains biographical materials for Earl Lemley Core and Lewis Addison Core.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes photographs, some black and white and some color, some original and some facsimiles; postcards some with writing and some blank; glass plate negatives; film negatives; facsimiles of sketches including David Hunter Strother's work; and maps. Some photographs include subject identification, some do not. It appears that some of the photographs and maps were illustrations in publications since they have figure numbers noted. Topics covered by the photographs, postcards, and negatives include plants, animals, gardens, and forests; buildings; scenes; individuals and groups of people including members of the Core family; WVU buildings; the WVU Arboretum; WVU personages; West Virginia; and more. Most of the photographs are from the Morgantown and Monongalia County areas, particularly Blacksville in Box 16. The glass plates, also Box 16, are of birds and other animals; one includes a woman and a chipmunk; and one is of a child with a cart pulled by two opossums and includes prints. Some of the glass plate photographs have been digitized. Additional film negatives include portraits, buildings, and more, and may have been illustrations for Core's books. In addition to Strother's sketches, the sketches include facsimiles of portraits and one original sketch of a man shucking corn. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The maps include an historical map of Botetourt County, Virginia (1756); edited historical Monongalia County map (1826); map of Morgantown (1785); and map of Monongalia County churches (1953). The series includes the maps and sketches on paper board for the book \u003ctitle\u003eThe Monongalia Story\u003c/title\u003e; box 15 contains maps of Monongalia County and environs as well as municipalities; box 19, folders 1 and 3 contain a sketch and maps; boxes 20-21 include sketches and maps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes these objects: address stamp for Earl L. Core, Biology Department (ca. 1963); small trowel imprinted with \"The Duntile Company\" (ca. 1960s); and a \"Micro Windgauge Receiver Sight, No. 48, for Springfield Rifles\" with box and insert (ca. 1910). Also, includes these objects moved from box 14: three cut nails (ca. 1820) and mailing envelope; and an unidentified key on twine taped to envelope labeled \"FILM.\"\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Original Accession; 1756-1985; boxes 1-21 and two oversize folders","\nRecords of Earl L. Core, botanist, writer, editor, historian, and West Virginia University professor and Biology Department Head.  Includes the correspondence, collected research materials, and writings of Dr. Core. The earliest correspondence, 1951-1960, deals mostly with his role as a botanist and West Virginia University Botany Department chair, and includes letters both to and from Dr. Core. Later correspondence, mostly from the 1960s but up to 1984, includes historical and genealogical inquiries in addition to matters pertaining to botany, publications, and Biology Department business.  Of importance is Dr. Core's correspondence with two prominent botanists, P.D. Strausbaugh, with whom Core authored botany and biology texts, and H.A. Allard.","\nIn addition to botany and nature, a large part of the collection deals with the history of Morgantown, Monongalia County, and West Virginia.  The collected research materials for these areas include newspaper clippings, booklets and pamphlets, correspondence, genealogical charts, maps, original historical documents, and more.  Dr. Core's research resulted in the publication of a 5-volume history of Monongalia County,  The Monongalia Story , as well as numerous newspaper columns in the  Dominion Post .  The collected research materials support Dr. Core's research for some 30 monographs on various aspects of natural history, local history, and to a lesser extent Bible and religious study.  ","\nGraphic materials include oversized maps, photographs, photographic glass negatives and film, greeting cards, and post cards.","\nSee series and subseries descriptions for more information.","\nAddendum of 2018-09; 1907-1984; boxes 22-25","\nThese records include handwritten plant lists; typewritten scientific and history papers; newspapers and newspaper clippings; maps; University class records; collected research materials; and magnetic audio tapes of Dr. Core's lectures on the flora of West Virginia. Plant lists and lecture notes presumably refer to slides in A\u0026M 5211.  This addendum includes Core's curriculum vita; some correspondence; and various short publications.","\nOther collected research materials include maps, postcards, book lists, technical reports about West Virginia and the region, flyers, photographs, newsletters, brochures, programs, and calendars of events from the WVU Experimental Station, the WVU Department of Biology, West Virginia State Parks, West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, the Phi Epsilon Phi fraternity, the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club, the West Virginia University (Core) Arboretum, the American Association of University Professors, the National Audubon Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.  These items treat the following subjects: trees, forestry, insects, plant species, water, flooding, ecology, wildflower walks, and biography.  The files contain a number of reprints and facsimiles of scholarly scientific papers.  There is one local history, that of Wheeling.  Biology student records include a graded research paper, a graded bibliography, Core's class record book, and summer class trip schedules.","\nThe audio tapes are recordings of Dr. Core's lectures on West Virginia flora, February-April, 1966.  There are 15 of the 1.25\" reel to reel tapes in box 25.  Five of the tapes are undated.","\nIn addition to Earl L. Core materials in boxes 24 and 25, this addenda includes materials collected by Elizabeth \"Betty\" Ann Bartholomew, boxes 22 and 23.  Bartholomew was also a West Virginia botanist, educator, and manager for the West Virginia University Herbarium. Her artifacts include buttons, a flag, and a Girls Scout cloth badge.  A metal box contains items collected by Elizabeth Bartholomew including identification cards and Girl Scout records.  Her papers include collected materials about biology and nature as well as materials, including teaching materials, from the WVU Biology Department.","This series includes both professional and personal correspondence received; carbon copies of correspondence sent; and collected research materials in addition to letters. The correspondence is with colleagues from across the United States and abroad; citizens with inquiries regarding plants, such as roots in a basement; students regarding grades, course work, and recommendations; as well as family and friends including greeting cards. Some correspondence is typed, some handwritten, some on mimeographed pages, and some on postcards and slips of paper. Subjects include discussions of publications and orders for publications such as  The Flora of West Virginia ,  Wild Flowers of West Virginia , and  Spring Wild Flowers ; content and business for the journal  Castenea ; discussions and notifications of botanical species' identification and request for specimens; WVU academic matters and WVU Department of Biology business; and family and other personal matters including letters and flyers regarding the Disciples of Christ Church and the First Christian Church in Morgantown where Dr. Core was a member. Of significance are letters from botanists P. D. (Perry Daniel) Strausbaugh, 1886-1965, and H. A. (Harry Ardell) Allard, 1880-1963. An envelope of addresses on slips of paper, torn from envelopes, and business cards is included in this series. "," Specifically, boxes 1 and 2 contain correspondence (1951-1957) which is arranged chronologically by month and year. Boxes 3 and 4 contain correspondence (1958) which is also arranged chronologically by month. Boxes 5-8, and 15 contain correspondence not in chronological order, but arranged by subtopics. "," Box 5 (1943-1984, with the majority from the 1960s) contains correspondence regarding botany and specifically Core's research in Columbia, 1943-1945, where he worked on the genus  Scleria ; and correspondence with various colleges and universities and governmental units. "," Box 6 (1953-1984) contains correspondence regarding the P.D. Strausbaugh Student Loan Fund; Core's writings; and Monongalia County history. Also included is correspondence with professional and business organizations; West Virginia University and WVU academic departments; other colleges and universities; and personal letters, photographs, and cards. "," Box 7 (1978-1982) contains multi-occasion personal greeting cards received by Dr. Core. "," Box 8 (1800-1879, 1920-1928, 1959-1984) contains correspondence, facsimiles of articles and historical documents, and newspaper clippings regarding Monongalia County; Morgantown and other municipalities; Preston County; the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Bethany College; and biographical materials about Earl L. Core including his curriculum vita and others' handwritten narratives of his life. "," Box 15, folders 7-10 (1974-1984) contains correspondence responding to Core's book  The Monongalia Story .","This subseries includes scholarly articles, often with compliments from the authors, and dealing with scientific topics but some are about the intersection of science and humanities. Collected reports and booklets covering the topics of the Civil War, coal and coal mining, the National Road, Greene County (PA), poetry, and books about and from the Southeast. Includes programs from seminars and conferences attended by Dr. Core. "," Facsimiles and transcriptions of historical documents include a letter and other materials from Samuel C. Malone, 1857-1938, and Civil War letters.","This subseries includes the publications, announcements, and plant lists of a number of West Virginia naturalists' societies in Box 14 and including the Mountaineer Chapter of the National Audubon Society (1978-1979); the Brooks Bird Club, Inc. (Wheeling; 1978-1979, 1982, 1984); Nature Conservancy, WV Chapter (1978, 1983); the George M. Sutton Audubon Society (Bethany; 1978, 1983); The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy (1979); the West Virginia Garden Club (1965); Bud and Blossom Garden Club (Princeton). Other publications include the  Plant Newsletter  (1978, 1983) (Box 9, Folder 11) from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture;  West Virginia Conservation  from the WV Department of Natural Resources (1962); WV State Parks promotional brochures, flyers, and plant lists including materials pertaining to the West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage; and  Twinleaf  (1979) Washington Crossing State Park (PA) Bowman's Hill State Wildlife Preserve. This subseries includes the program for the Adanson Bicentennial Symposium (1963, Box 9) at The Hunt Library of the Carnegie Institute of Technology with signatures of some attendees and attended by Dr. Core. Box 20 contains a map, ca. 1944, of the Cauca Department in Columbia indicating the location of the plant genus  Cinchona  resulting from Core's research study there. Additional information regarding Dr. Core's time in Columbia can be found in the Correspondence Series, Box 5. Also, see the Correspondence Series for letters and more regarding Dr. Core's botany work and botany publications. See the West Virginia University Series for more on the Biology Department and the Herbarium.","These collected research materials may have supported Dr. Core's research of Monongalia County history for his newspaper columns and five-volume book titled  The Monongalia Story . This subseries includes miscellaneous original historical documents and facsimiles of historical documents (mostly in Boxes 9 and 12) including land grants, river boat registry, court cases, city of Westover and Granville records, property assessment, Mexican War muster list and pension, broadside for the Socialist Party in Star City (Box 21), and account book. Other formats include newspapers, newspaper clippings, magazine article clippings, annual reports, pamphlets and brochures, and maps. Topics covered in this series include County Health Department, agriculture, shipping, churches (Boxes 12 and 17), technology, organizations, flooding, schools, ethnic groups (Box 15), biography, genealogies, funeral homes, various communities, and more. "," While the majority of materials for this subseries are in box 9, other boxes include some content. Box 19 contains two original and one facsimile land grant, and a register of boats. "," See the Correspondence Series for letters and more regarding Dr. Core's research on Monongalia County history and families.","Includes newspaper clippings, pamphlets, event brochures, editorials, reports, booklets, newspaper clippings, Chamber of Commerce publications (particularly Box 12), and more. Topics covered include many aspects of Morgantown history including the telephone system; police force and federal prison; walking tours; houses; industries; people; businesses; the Morgan family; parks; and churches and synagogues (particularly Box 17). A facsimile of the story of David Morgan, Indian fighter, is included. "," See the Correspondence Series for more regarding Morgantown history.","This subseries includes collected research materials regarding other parts of West Virginia not included in the Morgantown and Monongalia County Subseries. Formats include student research papers, newsletters (Humanities Foundation), event programs, booklets, and reports. Topics covered include Boone and Clay county schools, weather, Independence Hall (Wheeling), the 4-H Camp at Jackson Mills, Future Farmers of America (FFA), various municipalities, Appalachia, Bethany College, vegetation management, mining, and churches and religion. "," The majority of materials are in Box 13, however Box 9 contains a folder with facsimiles and transcriptions of historical documents about Prickett's Fort and one on West Virginia agriculture. Box 17 contains a folder on West Virginia churches. "," See the Correspondence Series, particularly Box 8, for more West Virginia materials.","This series includes collected materials from and about West Virginia University, the WVU Biology Department, and the Herbarium. Included are programs and brochures; annual reports; magazines; a souvenir program for athletic events; and newspapers and newspaper clippings. Periodical publications are from the WVU Foundation, Alumni Association, Cooperative Extension Service, the Board of Regents, the Office of Development, and the Division of Forestry. Materials from the Biology Department include faculty meeting minutes, the  Biology Newsletter  (1959), memoranda, event programs, brochures, and course listings. Specific subjects include the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT); honor societies; special summer courses; the Medical Center; history of the University; WVU baseball; and WVU presidential inaugurations. Included is a special issue of the  Beacon  (Hope Natural Gas) (1951) featuring WVU. "," The series also includes a notebook with notes and commentary regarding Core's 1950 WVU recruitment efforts at West Virginia high schools: Philippi High School, Lost Creek High School, Jane Lew High School, Buckhannon Upshur High School, Buckhannon Upshur High School-Tennerton Branch, Walkersville High School, Weston High School, and St. Patrick High School in Weston. Each high school entry includes introductory notes usually with the principal; attendance; individual interviews with a few students; and possible enrollments for WVU. "," Box 11 contains the majority of the materials, however Box 20 contains a map of an Evansdale master plan (ca. 1964). "," See the Correspondence Series for letters and more regarding Dr. Core's work in the WVU Biology Department, the Herbarium, and the University at large.","Earl L. Core published scholarly articles, newspaper columns, and books about Monongalia County history and its environs as well as definitive works on the botany of West Virginia. Dr. Core published a newspaper column titled \"The Monongalia Story\" in the  Dominion Post  which presumably provided background research for a book by the same title. This series includes some of the original published articles as newspaper clippings (1976-1985, but most with no dates; box 19, folder 5) as well as typed and handwritten drafts (Box 15, ca. 1977-1979). Box 15 also includes  Guide to the North American International Excursion  from the International Society for Vegetation Science for which Dr. Core wrote Chapter 8. Box 19 includes a newspaper clipping of a book review of  History of Harrison County ; and handwritten text, possibly lecture notes, which discusses evolution, creation, and religion. "," See the Correspondence Series for letters requesting copies and discussing Dr. Core's botany books. See the Graphic Materials series for sketches, photographs, and maps included in  The Monongalia Story .","Includes files, sorted alphabetically by family name researched in box 10, of correspondence to and from Dr. Core with some facsimiles and transcriptions of historical documents included. The Genealogy Series also includes some genealogical charts and typed family histories. "," Publications in the series include the 1983 surname list from the KYOWA Genealogical Society (Huntington), and  The Pioneer: Second Annual Report of the Descendants of the French Creek Pioneers  (1925) which includes a history of the Morgan Family. "," Additional Core family history is found throughout the Correspondence Series, boxes 1-8. Box 8, folder 5 contains biographical materials for Earl Lemley Core and Lewis Addison Core.","Includes photographs, some black and white and some color, some original and some facsimiles; postcards some with writing and some blank; glass plate negatives; film negatives; facsimiles of sketches including David Hunter Strother's work; and maps. Some photographs include subject identification, some do not. It appears that some of the photographs and maps were illustrations in publications since they have figure numbers noted. Topics covered by the photographs, postcards, and negatives include plants, animals, gardens, and forests; buildings; scenes; individuals and groups of people including members of the Core family; WVU buildings; the WVU Arboretum; WVU personages; West Virginia; and more. Most of the photographs are from the Morgantown and Monongalia County areas, particularly Blacksville in Box 16. The glass plates, also Box 16, are of birds and other animals; one includes a woman and a chipmunk; and one is of a child with a cart pulled by two opossums and includes prints. Some of the glass plate photographs have been digitized. Additional film negatives include portraits, buildings, and more, and may have been illustrations for Core's books. In addition to Strother's sketches, the sketches include facsimiles of portraits and one original sketch of a man shucking corn. "," The maps include an historical map of Botetourt County, Virginia (1756); edited historical Monongalia County map (1826); map of Morgantown (1785); and map of Monongalia County churches (1953). 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Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volume 9. (Mss. Acc. 1991.46)","Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volumes 12 and 13.  Mss. Acc. 1994.74a","Photograph of an original pen and ink sketch of St. George's Church by Rev. James Willis Eastburn. Mss. Acc. 2008.193","Scope and Contents Receipts for quitrents (1750), payments and judgments (1752), tax receipts for 1822 and 1824 and typescript of petitions on juries (1798), concerning selection of juries, addresses, 1918 and 1936, concerning Grace Church, Cismont, Va. Typed manuscript concerning Albemarle Agricultural Society and typescript of minute book, 1817-1828, of Albemarle Agricultural Society as well as material concerning \"Fancy Hill,\" Albemarle County, Va. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by Lucy W. Sneed and John Lawrence and purchased from C. H. Stoneman by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1940 and 1997.","Receipt for payment of £310.12.5 on quitrents in Albemarle County, Virginia. 1p. DS.","Receipt for payment of £100.1.8 in current money, which was sent by John Smith, Sheriff of Albemarle County, Virginia in part of a judgment due the King of Great Britain from Joseph Thompson [deceased?], Sheriff.","Petition on selection of juries. TCy.","Taxes paid on 130 acres of land, horses, and slaves by Thomas Rea, to the Sheriff of Albemarle Co. Va. 1 item. PDS","For the District of Virginia in a chancery suit of The Bank of Howardsville, et als vs. the president, directors and company of said bank. 28 pp. PD","27 pp. PM.","16 pp. PM","19 pp. PM.","89 pp. PM.","2 items.","Handwritten copy of a bond for Drury M. Burnley who is elected as sheriff of Albemarle County for the term of two years beginning January 1, 1857.  Bond includes names of family members.  Mss. Acc. 1997.31b. Certificate from Free Union Baptist Church for Sister Sally Wood to recommend her for membership. September 1883. Two letters to Bro' (Brother) Dudley from L.W. (Allen) which mentions Licking Hole Church. November 23, 1853 and undated.  Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from W.S. Morton about material for the William and Mary Quarterly. Typed copy of Marriage Bonds of Amelia County, A-Z by husband, ca. 1735-1854. Prepared by J.D. Eggleston. Undated. Photographs of Amelia Sulpher Spring with notes on the reverse side. Undated. Letter to Susie from a correspondent in Mattoax, Virginia. Undated. Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Papers, 1769-1803, relating to Amherst County, Va. Includes appointment, 1769, of 18 Justices of the Peace , signed by Lieut. Gov. Botetourt (Lord Botetourt). A bond, 29 January, 1803, due from J. Daniel Day and Solomon Day to Jane Rickets, widow of Thomas Rickets. Attested to by John Reynolds and Noah Guttry. 1 p. cy of ADS. Gift of Mrs. G.M. Kent in 1948.","Includes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.","3 pieces","1 piece.","[11p.] 23 1/2 cm. Printed. 2 copies.","By Rev. John Craig, first pastor of Old Stone Church in Augusta County, Virginia. 24, 14 p. 11x 8 3/3 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","14 p. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 1 piece.","Content regarding payment for land purchased from George Ruebush. 1 piece.","1 piece.","Possibly drawn by Henry Hearman. Includes handrawn map of Virginia.","Price list card for A.M. Bruce, Wholesale Provision Merchant. Staunton, Virginia. Undated. Photostat of an order issued April 22, 1772 for land forfeiture.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County, Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County, Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County, Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.","Receipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.","Scope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to \"Willie Dear\" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to \"My Dear Brother\" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.","Correspondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to \"Mr. ---(?)\" from \"Your friend only\" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and \"our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen.\" March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To \"My dear Susie\" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.","Scope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue \"receipt for special tax\" for R.M. Dennis for a business of \"retail dealer ...liquor\" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County, Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County, Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold \"large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy....\" The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between \"the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson\" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.","Scope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has \"received no satisfaction for the above ballance.\" On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states \"we the jewry find for the plaintiff...\" Payment to \"Sovereign Lord King George the third\" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County, Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County. May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells \"Muse\" as \"Mary???\" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, \"General Agency at Washington City\" about \"Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War\" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. undated.","Mostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for \"John M. Merryman's Cement Wash.\" May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One \"editorial\" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include \"Sponge Pudding\" and \"Chow Chow Pickle.\"  Includes a headache remedy.","Related Collection: Mss. Acc. 2008.321 Berkeley County, Virginia (W.Va.) Tax Records","Letter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County. September 8, 1873. 1 item.","Bill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.","Land Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County, Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).","Agreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County, Va. called \"the Batt land.\"","Scope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County, Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of \"Rosney,\"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.","Scope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County, Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).","Transcript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County, Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.","Scope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County, Va. Includes such items as extracts from county records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Greenway Court.","Copy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript \"A Culpeper Census of 1781\" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.","Ledger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County, Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.","Papers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County, Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)","Certificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County, Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.","Deed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County (Shenandoah County), Virginia.","Photostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.","Typescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Va., entitled \"The First Plantation,\" by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.","Typed extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County [now Essex County.] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County. 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for \"Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788,\" with a note on reverse \"Subscription for St. Marks Church.\" Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.","Ground plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County. In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County, Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of \"Woodlawn,\" home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.","Copy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County, Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.","Land grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County, Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Broadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County.","Note on document: \"…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…\" Typed carbon copy of \"The History of Rivanna Parish in the County of Fluvanna, Virginia\" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, \"Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy.\" February 13, 1941. Notebook called \"Weather Report\" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.","Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.","Scope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for \"The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th...\" Certificates from residents of \"Kent's Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876\" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties.","Article on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.","Folders 1 - 5 are papers, 1772-1800, (group of 481 pieces) relating to 178 suits in Franklin County, VA and 16 other papers. Some papers are fragments. 481 pieces. The spelling of names varies greatly and as it was found to be impracticable to give all forms of each name, one spelling only is shown. The materials donated by John Lawrence in 1991, by Fred Alouf in 1959, and obtained from Joseph K. Ruebush in 1938. Folder 6 contains later, unrelated accessions.","Work Projects Administration Writers' Program. \"The White Man Comes to Stay,\" \"War Whoops in the Wilderness,\" and \"Explorers in the Wilderness.\" 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52","Scope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.","Scope and Contents The original 1938 accession were papers relating to Gloucester Count, 1660-1878, and taken from the William Carter Stubbs Papers (I). They were purchased from Charles F. Heartman. They comprise Boxes 8, 9 and 10, folders 1-28. Includes letters, accounts (many concerning estates), legal documents, tax lists, marriage licenses and military records (including orders, 1815 and 1820 appointing patrollers to visit slave quarters). Many items concern the Baytop and Stubbs families. 2134 items. Letters, 1774-1878, filed chronologically. Invoices, receipts, etc. filed alphabetically under name of person or estate. The remaining boxes contain later accessions. Notes and photocopies relating to Gloucester County during the Revolution collected by Joanee Ryan in preparation for M.A. thesis (Mss. Acc. 1988.24). Photostat copy of transcript of \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. Yorktown, Virginia. September 15, 1979 (Mss. Acc. 1999.66). Photographs of and brochures of Gloucester County, plus correspondence of different families of Gloucester County about personal and legal matters, 1795-1953, donor unknown. John Buckner Reports, undated (Mss. Acc. 2008.193). Newspaper article on Wilbur Templeman a popular and longtime barber in Gloucester (Mss. Acc. 2010.575). Related material: See also \"A Guide to Gloucester County, Virginia Historical Manuscripts, 1651-1865\" (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1976). For those interested in the Baytop family see the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in each folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Acra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Bridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.","Dame-Gloucester County School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.","Hall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.","Lawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.","Oakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.","Ransone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.","Tabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.","Papers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.","Two or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.","1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).","Amory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.","Ball-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.","Campbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.","Edwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.","James - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.","Pitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.","Item survey in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.","\"Story of Elmington\" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of \"New Bottle\" House, Undated.  Photograph of \"Painting of Gloucester from the Water\", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  \"Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument,\" 1889.  Brochure on \"The Belle Roi Female School\" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.","1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County, January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County, February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County, Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County, about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County, and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County, New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County, October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County, Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County, Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.","Carbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County, Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.","Daily Press newspaper article, \"County Barber Still Cutting,\" about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.","Patent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.","Papers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County, Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases","They appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County.  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger","Copy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.","A typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.","Deed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County, Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from \"Life and Speeches of Henry Clay.\" 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.","Scope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County, Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county. A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  \"Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach \u0026 Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4\" x 12 3/4\" x 1 1/4\",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05\" \"On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date).\" \"There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc.....\" Purchased.","Hardy County is now part of West Virginia.","Deed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County, Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.","Portion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County [W.Va.]","Scope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County, Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.","Order, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County, Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.","Photocopy of a booklet, \"Fork Boykin\" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.","Index or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.","An artificial collection of material, 1687-1924, relating to James City County, Virginia. Includes copies of court records, farm censuses, tax receipts, church brochures, and photographs. Box 12 and 13 are mostly a gift from Robert T. Slater.","Blueprints of tracts of land in James City County. Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.","1687 August 8. Copy of will of John Holder, deceased. Proved at the County Court held at James City, 8 August 1687 by the oaths of John White and Dorothy Peach. Recorded by W. Edwards, Cl[erk of] Co[u]r[t]. 1 page. Photostat of Document Signed.","Scope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.","1805 February. Copy of pages from a court record signed by Ro[bert] B. Armistead. \"Found among the ruins of the old Court House at Williamsburg, Va. 1864.\" 2 pages. Copy of Document Signed.","1813 February 12. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer for the rent or lease of the Greenspring Estate. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1820 September 1. Census record of James City county for 1820. Signed by Rich[ar]dson Henley, assistant to the Marshal. (Note reads \"From Lib. of Cong.\") 1 page. Photostat of Document.","1827 June 30. Copy of Complaint brought by Archer Hankins, late sheriff of James City and Committee of the esate of James Banks, deceased, against William Gregory, sheriff of King William County, appointed to represent William Gregory, Christopher Johnson, Ann Dudley, G. R. Lambert Meredith, Martha Bingham, Julia Bingham, Jno. Bingham, Geo. Bingham, [?] Lambert (wife of Eugene Sullivan), and Stephen Bingham, the heirs of Stephen Bingham. Concerns a tract of land in James City county called \"Mount Folly.\" 3 pages. Document Signed.","1847 May 6. Memorandum of deed of trust executed on 21 Sep[tember] 1841 is filed as an exhibit in the Chancery Suit in the Supr[eme] Court of James City County and City of Williamsburg by Upshur's executors vs. Pryor and others. Signed by P. P. Mayo. Fragment. Document Signed.","1849 January 19. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer of the Hickory Neck Academy, James City County, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1882-1893 and undated. Tax receipts, James City County, Virginia of Alexander Preston and Alfred Epps and a few miscellaneous receipts. Printed Document Signed. (13 items).","Scope and Contents 1896 June 1. \"The James City Cavalry, Its Organization and Its Service.\" (Company H, Fifth Regiment, mustered into service 22 May 1861). From \"Our Confederate Column\" in the Richmond Dispatch. Newspaper clipping.","1928 February 12. Bulletin from the Mount Vernon M. E. Church, South, Toano, Virginia. H. Conrad Blackwell, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1929 June 30. Church Bulletin of Five Forks Church, Old Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Rev. James M. McKnight, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1946 October 6. Invitation to Homecoming Day at James River Baptist Church, J. E. Bowman, Pastor. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","1948 July 27. Letter. Mrs. William Lawrence Gatewood at New York to Brantley Henderson, Jr. at Williamsburg, [?] house and lot, and a store in Toano, Virginia. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","No Year. June 27. Program from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Norge, Virginia in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess of Norway. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","Undated. Program of The County Council of Women's Clubs presenting \"Days in James City County from 1609 to 1817.\" 1 page. Printed Material. (3 items).","Undated. Bulletin of Hickory Neck Church, Blissland Parish, Toano, James City County, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","Undated. Brochure of the James City County Chamber of Commerce, Toano, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","1920. Economic Survey for James City County 1920 Census. 1 page. Typewritten Document.","1923 October 9. S. H. Hobbs, Jr., Rural Social Science, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. to Miss Mabel Massey, County Home Demonstration Agent, Williamsburg, Virginia. Is sending bulletin compiled from information secured in a survey of the townships in Chatham Co. [N. C.] and a bulletin on Johnston Co. [N. C.]; discusses types of surveys used by his department. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.","1924 February 12-13. Program of the Peninsula Farmers Institute. 1 page. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Undated. \"A Glimpse of the Progressive School System of James City County\" by H. L. Harris, Supt. of Schools. 7 pages. Typewritten Document.","Undated. \"Health Conditions in James City County.\" 4 pages. Typewritten Document.","Scope and Contents Samples of typed farm census forms from other locations in 1923: Chowan County, North Carolina; Henderson County, North Carolina; Hertford County, North Carolina; Madison County, North Carolina; Nash County, North Carolina and North Carolina 1923 farm census (blank form. 4 pages). Blank survey on \"Farm Home Conditions\" from Pittsylvania Co., Virginia (2 pages). Sample form for farm census (3 pages). Survey of Whitmell Community made by Rural Sociology Class (3 pages).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","1922 June 13. Johnston County: Economic and Social (a Laboratory Study in the Rural Social Science Department of the University of North Carolina) by W. M. Sanders, Jr. and G. Y. Ragsdale.","1922 October. Economic and Social Survey of Albemarle County, University of Virginia Record Extension Series, vol. VII, No. 2.","1922 November 16. How Farm Tenants Live by J. A. Dickey and E. C. Branson. University of North Carolina Extension Bulletin. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 47 pages. Printed Material.","1923 Virginia Agricultural Census, U. S. Department of Agriculture co-operating with the State Department of Agriculture. 32 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Colonel William Allen House (P1), formerly owned by Miss Fanny Allen and later owned by Mr. Mercer Taylor. Four miles west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Ashland Farm (P2), formerly owned by Captain William Morecock. Located at Diascond station. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Binn's Place (P3), located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P4), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P5), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P6). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P7). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (before restoration) (P8). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents \"Cowlesville\" (P9), original home of the Cowles family. Owned by C. C. Cowles. Located on Rt. 603 just north of Rt. 610, six miles west of Toano on the Old Forge Road (much remodeled). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P10). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P11). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Edwards Place (P12), owned by Mrs. Marcus Cottrell. Located four miles northwest of Toano at the intersection of Rt. 601 and Rt. 603. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Gatewood Place Kitchen (P13), owned by C. Ordway. Located one half mile west of Toano on Forge Road. Now destroyed. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Green Spring (P14), ruins of the second house at Green Spring, built about 1800. The foundations of the Sir William Berkeley house at Green Spring are south of this house about two hundred yards. Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white. Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P15), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P16), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Green Spring (P17), aerial view. Photographic print, 9¼\"x11¼\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Grove Hill (P18), built by John Cowles in the 1830's. Later owned by Mr. C. C. Cowles. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hankins Family House (P19), owned by the Hankins family. Later owned by Mr. E. K. Pettit. Old house at Six Mile Ordinary, Rt. 60. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P20), owned by Harris estate. Located about six miles southwest of Lightfoot and ¾ miles west of Jolly's Mill Pond. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P21), six miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P22), owned by Mr. James Harris. Located about seven miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (P23), on Rt. 60 above Toano. This is only part remaining of the original church which was built about 1733. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hockaday Place (P24), owned by B. S. Bowmer. Located about one mile and a half west of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents James' Place (P25), former home of Colonel George James. Later owned by Mr. P. H. Richardson. Located approximately four miles north of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Captain George Lee House (P26), owned by Captain Lee of Newport News.  Located north of Croaker.  Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view.  Undated.","Scope and Contents Lombardy (P27), home of Littleton Waller. Later owned by Mr. Branch Martin. Located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents MacDowell's (P28), owned by the Barnes estate. Located about four miles north of Toano on the road leading from the Forge Road to the Williamsburg-Richmond stage road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P29), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P30), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin's Place (P31), two miles northwest of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Olive Branch Christian Church (P32), one and a quarter mile southeast of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pierce's (P33), located at Toano. This was originally \"Taylor's\" but prior to the Civil War was bought by Mr. Felix Pierce. There were three cemeteries on the place, one belonging to the Taylor family and two so old that no one recollects who was buried in them. After the Pierces died, this place was bought by Mr. Wesley Marston. The chimney and foundations are the only parts of the original house left which bear evidence of early eighteenth century construction, the chimney being laid in Flemish bond on flat side, and English bond on front and back surfaces. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P34), home of Warburton family. As it appears before it was partially destroyed by fire. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P35). Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Poplar Grove (P36), Wynne Place. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P37), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P38), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Redwood Ordinary (P39), now known as Green Shingle Inn. The present structure was built about 1790 to replace the old burned ordinary. Owned originally by the Redwood family, but subsequently bought by the Slater family. Served almost continuously as a tavern. Located at the intersection of the Forge Road and the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road in Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Old Richardson House near Croaker (P40). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents River View (P41), former home of the Norvell family. Later owned by Mr. Herbert Bloomberg. Located on York River about eight miles east of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Slater Place (P42), owned by R. V. Timberlake. Located about five miles northwest of Toano on road from Forge Road to Doncastle's Ordinary on the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Stuart Place (P43), owned by E. C. Stuart. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P44), owned by Mr. Slater. Located about three miles south of Chickahominy Church on \"Old Brick Mill Road.\" Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P45). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Vaiden Family House (P46), located at Norge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrenton (P47), known in the past as Rutleigh. Acquired early in the 19th century by the Warren family. Later restored by the Grantham family. Later owned by Mr. Dozier. Located about five miles west of Toano on Forge Road, facing Windsor Castle. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrens (P48), owned by the Warren family. Located about four miles west of Toano, just off the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Watkins House (P49), owned by J. B. Larson. Later owned by [?] Peterson. Located three and half miles east of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents White Hall Tavern (P50), home of the Geddy family. One and a quarter miles north of Toano. In the interior are a very fine staircase and much early woodwork. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Windsor Castle (P51), home of William Bush. Owned by Mrs. William Walker Ware. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Unidentified House (52). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Unidentified House (53). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents One booklet: \"Sheriffs of James Citty Countie\" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.","Photostat copies of James City County petitions, beginning in the 18th century.","Jefferson County is now a part of West, Virginia. See related collections: Mss. MsV I1 Jefferson County, W. Va. Merchant's Index, Mss. Acc. 2008.320 Jefferson County, Virginia (W.Va.)Tax Records","List (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.]","Bill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County, Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 \"Bulletin of the King and Queen County Historical Society.\" Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County. February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County).","Typed copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney","Fragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, \"Parson Skyring\" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, \"Homes in the County.\" Daily Press book review of \"A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers\" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County, April 1952. Brochure on King William County, with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)","Typed transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: \"Bewdley,\" Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County, Va.","Typed copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County. 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.","Tax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev10 Lunenburg County, Va. Docket, 1843E, Mss. MsV T3 Lunenburg County, Va. Sheriff's Tax Book, 1843","Copy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.","Cumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County, about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.","Patent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County, Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, \"The Hebron Church Birth Register\" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.","Volume 3.","Volume 1.","Volume 2.","News clippings about the records of early Mathews County. Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.","Papers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to \"…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, \u0026c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.\" Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.","Patent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.","Includes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.","Lists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.","Broadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,","A list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.","History, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County, Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, \"The Lower Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.\" Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev11-12 Nelson County Va. Sheriff's Receipt Book, 1811-1837 Mss. MsV T4 Nelson County, Va. Tax Book, 1835 There is no material for Nelson County in the Virginia Counties Collection.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County, Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the \"Criss Cross House.\" 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County. 2 items.","Bond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.","Copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.","Legal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton County.","Concerning a contract to carry mail between Eastville and Norfolk.","Concerning the use of a horse.","Road construction","Debt suit","Gift of Dr. \u0026 Mrs. H. Norton Mason, 1965.","Copy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County, Va. 1 item.","Extracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County, W. Va. records. 1 piece.","Papers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County, Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County, Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for \"Stratford Fund\" tea at St. Thomas House.","Letter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county [Page County.] 1 item.","Ledger, Page County, Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.","Advertisement for sale of \"Fairystones.\"","Two newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.","A 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, \"The Genesis of Powhatan County in Virginia\" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.","Copy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report \"Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee,\" 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse on the prisons in the county. Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.","Papers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County, Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.","Papers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County, Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.","Papers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County, Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.","Indenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County. January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.","Negative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County \"for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last.\" (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, \"The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County to watch...in defence of American freedom.\" Lists the people chosen for each area of the county.","Related Material: Mss. MsV V1 Poll book, 1782-1810, for election of delegates to the General Assembly from Rockbridge County, [Va.], Mss. MsV Lev14 Rockbridge County, Va. Justice of the Peace Judgement and Execution Book, 1838-1849, Mss. MsV Lev15 Rockbridge County, Va. Court Receipt Book, 1833-1855","Printed list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County, Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.","Papers, 1770-1871, relating to Rockingham County, Va. Includes two deeds, 1828 and 1871; partial inventory and sale of personal property of James Dever; account book, 1860-1867, of John W. Minnich, a teacher; accounts of the board of school commissioners (including student names); and documents, 1770-1843, concerning lawsuits (including criminal cases and criminal cases involving slaves). 521 items. The lawsuit material begins with Box 19, folder 3 and is divided into two alphabetical groups which are organized by the main person in the lawsuit. The second group is in Box 20. These lawsuits contain various spellings of the participants' names, often two or three spellings in the same page.","Local Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, \"Hides wanted.\" Undated. 3 items.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County, Va. 1 item.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County, Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.","Broadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their \"Cheap Store\" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.","Documents, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County, Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.","Related material: Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court Ledgers, 1787-1840","Documents, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County, Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton \u0026 John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.","Copy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County, Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County. Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of \"An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies.\" 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, \"Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County, Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of \"Representative\" a newspaper of the Surry County Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County adjacent to \"College Lines.\" Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.","Papers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County, Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County, 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.","Collection relating to Warwick County, much of it concerning the Colonial era. Contains legal disputes, estate papers, court findings, petitions, correspondence, etc. Also contains correspondence relative to the Civil War and papers concerning the American Revolution and slavery. This collection has been microfilmed and is restricted to MICROFILM USE ONLY. NOTE: transcriptions of the colonial portion of the records are available in Richard Dunn: Warwick County, Virginia, colonial court records in transcription (F232 .W27 W3 2000 (Swem stacks and Swem Rare Books) and F232 .W27 W3 2008 (Swem Rare Books).","Undated items and photographs.","Scope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of \"stone\" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the \"Breed of the Countrey\"; whereas \"we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves\" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas \"we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land\" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.","Deposition, 1794, taken in Washington County, Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County. Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for \"Margin for Error.\" 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.","Photostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County, Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.","Printed list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County, Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)","Related publications:Charles Parish Register available published as Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Va. Richmond: Virginia State Library Board, 1932.  There are slight discrepancies in words between the printed versions of the Charles Parish register and the manuscript copy at Swem Library and Bell re-arranged the entries. The original Charles Parish register is at the Virginia State Library. See ledgers, journals and family papers from York County, Virginia.","Plat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.","Scope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between \"Six Mile Ordinary,\" \"Allen's Ordinary\" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County. September 30, 1781.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. Index.","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","Virginia. 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Accomack to consider and express their sentiments on public affairs and certain late occurrences.","Bible records from Accomack and Northhampton Counties. Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volume 9. (Mss. Acc. 1991.46)","Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volumes 12 and 13.  Mss. Acc. 1994.74a","Photograph of an original pen and ink sketch of St. George's Church by Rev. James Willis Eastburn. Mss. Acc. 2008.193","Scope and Contents Receipts for quitrents (1750), payments and judgments (1752), tax receipts for 1822 and 1824 and typescript of petitions on juries (1798), concerning selection of juries, addresses, 1918 and 1936, concerning Grace Church, Cismont, Va. Typed manuscript concerning Albemarle Agricultural Society and typescript of minute book, 1817-1828, of Albemarle Agricultural Society as well as material concerning \"Fancy Hill,\" Albemarle County, Va. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by Lucy W. Sneed and John Lawrence and purchased from C. H. Stoneman by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1940 and 1997.","Receipt for payment of £310.12.5 on quitrents in Albemarle County, Virginia. 1p. DS.","Receipt for payment of £100.1.8 in current money, which was sent by John Smith, Sheriff of Albemarle County, Virginia in part of a judgment due the King of Great Britain from Joseph Thompson [deceased?], Sheriff.","Petition on selection of juries. TCy.","Taxes paid on 130 acres of land, horses, and slaves by Thomas Rea, to the Sheriff of Albemarle Co. Va. 1 item. PDS","For the District of Virginia in a chancery suit of The Bank of Howardsville, et als vs. the president, directors and company of said bank. 28 pp. PD","27 pp. PM.","16 pp. PM","19 pp. PM.","89 pp. PM.","2 items.","Handwritten copy of a bond for Drury M. Burnley who is elected as sheriff of Albemarle County for the term of two years beginning January 1, 1857.  Bond includes names of family members.  Mss. Acc. 1997.31b. Certificate from Free Union Baptist Church for Sister Sally Wood to recommend her for membership. September 1883. Two letters to Bro' (Brother) Dudley from L.W. (Allen) which mentions Licking Hole Church. November 23, 1853 and undated.  Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from W.S. Morton about material for the William and Mary Quarterly. Typed copy of Marriage Bonds of Amelia County, A-Z by husband, ca. 1735-1854. Prepared by J.D. Eggleston. Undated. Photographs of Amelia Sulpher Spring with notes on the reverse side. Undated. Letter to Susie from a correspondent in Mattoax, Virginia. Undated. Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Papers, 1769-1803, relating to Amherst County, Va. Includes appointment, 1769, of 18 Justices of the Peace , signed by Lieut. Gov. Botetourt (Lord Botetourt). A bond, 29 January, 1803, due from J. Daniel Day and Solomon Day to Jane Rickets, widow of Thomas Rickets. Attested to by John Reynolds and Noah Guttry. 1 p. cy of ADS. Gift of Mrs. G.M. Kent in 1948.","Includes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.","3 pieces","1 piece.","[11p.] 23 1/2 cm. Printed. 2 copies.","By Rev. John Craig, first pastor of Old Stone Church in Augusta County, Virginia. 24, 14 p. 11x 8 3/3 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","14 p. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 1 piece.","Content regarding payment for land purchased from George Ruebush. 1 piece.","1 piece.","Possibly drawn by Henry Hearman. Includes handrawn map of Virginia.","Price list card for A.M. Bruce, Wholesale Provision Merchant. Staunton, Virginia. Undated. Photostat of an order issued April 22, 1772 for land forfeiture.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County, Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County, Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County, Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.","Receipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.","Scope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to \"Willie Dear\" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to \"My Dear Brother\" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.","Correspondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to \"Mr. ---(?)\" from \"Your friend only\" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and \"our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen.\" March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To \"My dear Susie\" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.","Scope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue \"receipt for special tax\" for R.M. Dennis for a business of \"retail dealer ...liquor\" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County, Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County, Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold \"large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy....\" The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between \"the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson\" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.","Scope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has \"received no satisfaction for the above ballance.\" On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states \"we the jewry find for the plaintiff...\" Payment to \"Sovereign Lord King George the third\" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County, Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County. May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells \"Muse\" as \"Mary???\" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, \"General Agency at Washington City\" about \"Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War\" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. undated.","Mostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for \"John M. Merryman's Cement Wash.\" May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One \"editorial\" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include \"Sponge Pudding\" and \"Chow Chow Pickle.\"  Includes a headache remedy.","Related Collection: Mss. Acc. 2008.321 Berkeley County, Virginia (W.Va.) Tax Records","Letter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County. September 8, 1873. 1 item.","Bill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.","Land Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County, Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).","Agreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County, Va. called \"the Batt land.\"","Scope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County, Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of \"Rosney,\"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.","Scope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County, Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).","Transcript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County, Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.","Scope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County, Va. Includes such items as extracts from county records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Greenway Court.","Copy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript \"A Culpeper Census of 1781\" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.","Ledger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County, Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.","Papers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County, Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)","Certificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County, Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.","Deed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County (Shenandoah County), Virginia.","Photostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.","Typescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Va., entitled \"The First Plantation,\" by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.","Typed extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County [now Essex County.] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County. 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for \"Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788,\" with a note on reverse \"Subscription for St. Marks Church.\" Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.","Ground plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County. In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County, Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of \"Woodlawn,\" home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.","Copy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County, Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.","Land grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County, Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Broadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County.","Note on document: \"…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…\" Typed carbon copy of \"The History of Rivanna Parish in the County of Fluvanna, Virginia\" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, \"Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy.\" February 13, 1941. Notebook called \"Weather Report\" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.","Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.","Scope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for \"The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th...\" Certificates from residents of \"Kent's Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876\" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties.","Article on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.","Folders 1 - 5 are papers, 1772-1800, (group of 481 pieces) relating to 178 suits in Franklin County, VA and 16 other papers. Some papers are fragments. 481 pieces. The spelling of names varies greatly and as it was found to be impracticable to give all forms of each name, one spelling only is shown. The materials donated by John Lawrence in 1991, by Fred Alouf in 1959, and obtained from Joseph K. Ruebush in 1938. Folder 6 contains later, unrelated accessions.","Work Projects Administration Writers' Program. \"The White Man Comes to Stay,\" \"War Whoops in the Wilderness,\" and \"Explorers in the Wilderness.\" 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52","Scope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.","Scope and Contents The original 1938 accession were papers relating to Gloucester Count, 1660-1878, and taken from the William Carter Stubbs Papers (I). They were purchased from Charles F. Heartman. They comprise Boxes 8, 9 and 10, folders 1-28. Includes letters, accounts (many concerning estates), legal documents, tax lists, marriage licenses and military records (including orders, 1815 and 1820 appointing patrollers to visit slave quarters). Many items concern the Baytop and Stubbs families. 2134 items. Letters, 1774-1878, filed chronologically. Invoices, receipts, etc. filed alphabetically under name of person or estate. The remaining boxes contain later accessions. Notes and photocopies relating to Gloucester County during the Revolution collected by Joanee Ryan in preparation for M.A. thesis (Mss. Acc. 1988.24). Photostat copy of transcript of \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. Yorktown, Virginia. September 15, 1979 (Mss. Acc. 1999.66). Photographs of and brochures of Gloucester County, plus correspondence of different families of Gloucester County about personal and legal matters, 1795-1953, donor unknown. John Buckner Reports, undated (Mss. Acc. 2008.193). Newspaper article on Wilbur Templeman a popular and longtime barber in Gloucester (Mss. Acc. 2010.575). Related material: See also \"A Guide to Gloucester County, Virginia Historical Manuscripts, 1651-1865\" (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1976). For those interested in the Baytop family see the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in each folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Acra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Bridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.","Dame-Gloucester County School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.","Hall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.","Lawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.","Oakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.","Ransone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.","Tabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.","Papers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.","Two or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.","1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).","Amory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.","Ball-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.","Campbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.","Edwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.","James - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.","Pitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.","Item survey in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.","\"Story of Elmington\" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of \"New Bottle\" House, Undated.  Photograph of \"Painting of Gloucester from the Water\", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  \"Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument,\" 1889.  Brochure on \"The Belle Roi Female School\" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.","1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County, January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County, February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County, Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County, about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County, and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County, New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County, October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County, Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County, Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.","Carbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County, Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.","Daily Press newspaper article, \"County Barber Still Cutting,\" about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.","Patent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.","Papers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County, Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases","They appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County.  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger","Copy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.","A typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.","Deed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County, Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from \"Life and Speeches of Henry Clay.\" 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.","Scope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County, Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county. A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  \"Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach \u0026 Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4\" x 12 3/4\" x 1 1/4\",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05\" \"On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date).\" \"There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc.....\" Purchased.","Hardy County is now part of West Virginia.","Deed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County, Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.","Portion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County [W.Va.]","Scope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County, Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.","Order, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County, Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.","Photocopy of a booklet, \"Fork Boykin\" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.","Index or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.","An artificial collection of material, 1687-1924, relating to James City County, Virginia. Includes copies of court records, farm censuses, tax receipts, church brochures, and photographs. Box 12 and 13 are mostly a gift from Robert T. Slater.","Blueprints of tracts of land in James City County. Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.","1687 August 8. Copy of will of John Holder, deceased. Proved at the County Court held at James City, 8 August 1687 by the oaths of John White and Dorothy Peach. Recorded by W. Edwards, Cl[erk of] Co[u]r[t]. 1 page. Photostat of Document Signed.","Scope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.","1805 February. Copy of pages from a court record signed by Ro[bert] B. Armistead. \"Found among the ruins of the old Court House at Williamsburg, Va. 1864.\" 2 pages. Copy of Document Signed.","1813 February 12. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer for the rent or lease of the Greenspring Estate. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1820 September 1. Census record of James City county for 1820. Signed by Rich[ar]dson Henley, assistant to the Marshal. (Note reads \"From Lib. of Cong.\") 1 page. Photostat of Document.","1827 June 30. Copy of Complaint brought by Archer Hankins, late sheriff of James City and Committee of the esate of James Banks, deceased, against William Gregory, sheriff of King William County, appointed to represent William Gregory, Christopher Johnson, Ann Dudley, G. R. Lambert Meredith, Martha Bingham, Julia Bingham, Jno. Bingham, Geo. Bingham, [?] Lambert (wife of Eugene Sullivan), and Stephen Bingham, the heirs of Stephen Bingham. Concerns a tract of land in James City county called \"Mount Folly.\" 3 pages. Document Signed.","1847 May 6. Memorandum of deed of trust executed on 21 Sep[tember] 1841 is filed as an exhibit in the Chancery Suit in the Supr[eme] Court of James City County and City of Williamsburg by Upshur's executors vs. Pryor and others. Signed by P. P. Mayo. Fragment. Document Signed.","1849 January 19. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer of the Hickory Neck Academy, James City County, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1882-1893 and undated. Tax receipts, James City County, Virginia of Alexander Preston and Alfred Epps and a few miscellaneous receipts. Printed Document Signed. (13 items).","Scope and Contents 1896 June 1. \"The James City Cavalry, Its Organization and Its Service.\" (Company H, Fifth Regiment, mustered into service 22 May 1861). From \"Our Confederate Column\" in the Richmond Dispatch. Newspaper clipping.","1928 February 12. Bulletin from the Mount Vernon M. E. Church, South, Toano, Virginia. H. Conrad Blackwell, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1929 June 30. Church Bulletin of Five Forks Church, Old Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Rev. James M. McKnight, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1946 October 6. Invitation to Homecoming Day at James River Baptist Church, J. E. Bowman, Pastor. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","1948 July 27. Letter. Mrs. William Lawrence Gatewood at New York to Brantley Henderson, Jr. at Williamsburg, [?] house and lot, and a store in Toano, Virginia. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","No Year. June 27. Program from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Norge, Virginia in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess of Norway. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","Undated. Program of The County Council of Women's Clubs presenting \"Days in James City County from 1609 to 1817.\" 1 page. Printed Material. (3 items).","Undated. Bulletin of Hickory Neck Church, Blissland Parish, Toano, James City County, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","Undated. Brochure of the James City County Chamber of Commerce, Toano, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","1920. Economic Survey for James City County 1920 Census. 1 page. Typewritten Document.","1923 October 9. S. H. Hobbs, Jr., Rural Social Science, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. to Miss Mabel Massey, County Home Demonstration Agent, Williamsburg, Virginia. Is sending bulletin compiled from information secured in a survey of the townships in Chatham Co. [N. C.] and a bulletin on Johnston Co. [N. C.]; discusses types of surveys used by his department. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.","1924 February 12-13. Program of the Peninsula Farmers Institute. 1 page. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Undated. \"A Glimpse of the Progressive School System of James City County\" by H. L. Harris, Supt. of Schools. 7 pages. Typewritten Document.","Undated. \"Health Conditions in James City County.\" 4 pages. Typewritten Document.","Scope and Contents Samples of typed farm census forms from other locations in 1923: Chowan County, North Carolina; Henderson County, North Carolina; Hertford County, North Carolina; Madison County, North Carolina; Nash County, North Carolina and North Carolina 1923 farm census (blank form. 4 pages). Blank survey on \"Farm Home Conditions\" from Pittsylvania Co., Virginia (2 pages). Sample form for farm census (3 pages). Survey of Whitmell Community made by Rural Sociology Class (3 pages).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","1922 June 13. Johnston County: Economic and Social (a Laboratory Study in the Rural Social Science Department of the University of North Carolina) by W. M. Sanders, Jr. and G. Y. Ragsdale.","1922 October. Economic and Social Survey of Albemarle County, University of Virginia Record Extension Series, vol. VII, No. 2.","1922 November 16. How Farm Tenants Live by J. A. Dickey and E. C. Branson. University of North Carolina Extension Bulletin. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 47 pages. Printed Material.","1923 Virginia Agricultural Census, U. S. Department of Agriculture co-operating with the State Department of Agriculture. 32 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Colonel William Allen House (P1), formerly owned by Miss Fanny Allen and later owned by Mr. Mercer Taylor. Four miles west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Ashland Farm (P2), formerly owned by Captain William Morecock. Located at Diascond station. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Binn's Place (P3), located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P4), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P5), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P6). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P7). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (before restoration) (P8). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents \"Cowlesville\" (P9), original home of the Cowles family. Owned by C. C. Cowles. Located on Rt. 603 just north of Rt. 610, six miles west of Toano on the Old Forge Road (much remodeled). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P10). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P11). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Edwards Place (P12), owned by Mrs. Marcus Cottrell. Located four miles northwest of Toano at the intersection of Rt. 601 and Rt. 603. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Gatewood Place Kitchen (P13), owned by C. Ordway. Located one half mile west of Toano on Forge Road. Now destroyed. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Green Spring (P14), ruins of the second house at Green Spring, built about 1800. The foundations of the Sir William Berkeley house at Green Spring are south of this house about two hundred yards. Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white. Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P15), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P16), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Green Spring (P17), aerial view. Photographic print, 9¼\"x11¼\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Grove Hill (P18), built by John Cowles in the 1830's. Later owned by Mr. C. C. Cowles. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hankins Family House (P19), owned by the Hankins family. Later owned by Mr. E. K. Pettit. Old house at Six Mile Ordinary, Rt. 60. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P20), owned by Harris estate. Located about six miles southwest of Lightfoot and ¾ miles west of Jolly's Mill Pond. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P21), six miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P22), owned by Mr. James Harris. Located about seven miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (P23), on Rt. 60 above Toano. This is only part remaining of the original church which was built about 1733. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hockaday Place (P24), owned by B. S. Bowmer. Located about one mile and a half west of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents James' Place (P25), former home of Colonel George James. Later owned by Mr. P. H. Richardson. Located approximately four miles north of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Captain George Lee House (P26), owned by Captain Lee of Newport News.  Located north of Croaker.  Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view.  Undated.","Scope and Contents Lombardy (P27), home of Littleton Waller. Later owned by Mr. Branch Martin. Located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents MacDowell's (P28), owned by the Barnes estate. Located about four miles north of Toano on the road leading from the Forge Road to the Williamsburg-Richmond stage road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P29), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P30), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin's Place (P31), two miles northwest of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Olive Branch Christian Church (P32), one and a quarter mile southeast of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pierce's (P33), located at Toano. This was originally \"Taylor's\" but prior to the Civil War was bought by Mr. Felix Pierce. There were three cemeteries on the place, one belonging to the Taylor family and two so old that no one recollects who was buried in them. After the Pierces died, this place was bought by Mr. Wesley Marston. The chimney and foundations are the only parts of the original house left which bear evidence of early eighteenth century construction, the chimney being laid in Flemish bond on flat side, and English bond on front and back surfaces. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P34), home of Warburton family. As it appears before it was partially destroyed by fire. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P35). Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Poplar Grove (P36), Wynne Place. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P37), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P38), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Redwood Ordinary (P39), now known as Green Shingle Inn. The present structure was built about 1790 to replace the old burned ordinary. Owned originally by the Redwood family, but subsequently bought by the Slater family. Served almost continuously as a tavern. Located at the intersection of the Forge Road and the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road in Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Old Richardson House near Croaker (P40). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents River View (P41), former home of the Norvell family. Later owned by Mr. Herbert Bloomberg. Located on York River about eight miles east of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Slater Place (P42), owned by R. V. Timberlake. Located about five miles northwest of Toano on road from Forge Road to Doncastle's Ordinary on the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Stuart Place (P43), owned by E. C. Stuart. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P44), owned by Mr. Slater. Located about three miles south of Chickahominy Church on \"Old Brick Mill Road.\" Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P45). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Vaiden Family House (P46), located at Norge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrenton (P47), known in the past as Rutleigh. Acquired early in the 19th century by the Warren family. Later restored by the Grantham family. Later owned by Mr. Dozier. Located about five miles west of Toano on Forge Road, facing Windsor Castle. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrens (P48), owned by the Warren family. Located about four miles west of Toano, just off the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Watkins House (P49), owned by J. B. Larson. Later owned by [?] Peterson. Located three and half miles east of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents White Hall Tavern (P50), home of the Geddy family. One and a quarter miles north of Toano. In the interior are a very fine staircase and much early woodwork. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Windsor Castle (P51), home of William Bush. Owned by Mrs. William Walker Ware. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Unidentified House (52). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Unidentified House (53). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents One booklet: \"Sheriffs of James Citty Countie\" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.","Photostat copies of James City County petitions, beginning in the 18th century.","Jefferson County is now a part of West, Virginia. See related collections: Mss. MsV I1 Jefferson County, W. Va. Merchant's Index, Mss. Acc. 2008.320 Jefferson County, Virginia (W.Va.)Tax Records","List (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.]","Bill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County, Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 \"Bulletin of the King and Queen County Historical Society.\" Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County. February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County).","Typed copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney","Fragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, \"Parson Skyring\" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, \"Homes in the County.\" Daily Press book review of \"A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers\" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County, April 1952. Brochure on King William County, with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)","Typed transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: \"Bewdley,\" Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County, Va.","Typed copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County. 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.","Tax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev10 Lunenburg County, Va. Docket, 1843E, Mss. MsV T3 Lunenburg County, Va. Sheriff's Tax Book, 1843","Copy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.","Cumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County, about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.","Patent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County, Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, \"The Hebron Church Birth Register\" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.","Volume 3.","Volume 1.","Volume 2.","News clippings about the records of early Mathews County. Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.","Papers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to \"…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, \u0026c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.\" Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.","Patent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.","Includes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.","Lists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.","Broadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,","A list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.","History, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County, Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, \"The Lower Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.\" Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev11-12 Nelson County Va. Sheriff's Receipt Book, 1811-1837 Mss. MsV T4 Nelson County, Va. Tax Book, 1835 There is no material for Nelson County in the Virginia Counties Collection.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County, Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the \"Criss Cross House.\" 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County. 2 items.","Bond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.","Copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.","Legal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton County.","Concerning a contract to carry mail between Eastville and Norfolk.","Concerning the use of a horse.","Road construction","Debt suit","Gift of Dr. \u0026 Mrs. H. Norton Mason, 1965.","Copy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County, Va. 1 item.","Extracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County, W. Va. records. 1 piece.","Papers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County, Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County, Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for \"Stratford Fund\" tea at St. Thomas House.","Letter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county [Page County.] 1 item.","Ledger, Page County, Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.","Advertisement for sale of \"Fairystones.\"","Two newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.","A 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, \"The Genesis of Powhatan County in Virginia\" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.","Copy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report \"Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee,\" 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse on the prisons in the county. Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.","Papers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County, Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.","Papers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County, Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.","Papers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County, Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.","Indenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County. January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.","Negative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County \"for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last.\" (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, \"The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County to watch...in defence of American freedom.\" Lists the people chosen for each area of the county.","Related Material: Mss. MsV V1 Poll book, 1782-1810, for election of delegates to the General Assembly from Rockbridge County, [Va.], Mss. MsV Lev14 Rockbridge County, Va. Justice of the Peace Judgement and Execution Book, 1838-1849, Mss. MsV Lev15 Rockbridge County, Va. Court Receipt Book, 1833-1855","Printed list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County, Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.","Papers, 1770-1871, relating to Rockingham County, Va. Includes two deeds, 1828 and 1871; partial inventory and sale of personal property of James Dever; account book, 1860-1867, of John W. Minnich, a teacher; accounts of the board of school commissioners (including student names); and documents, 1770-1843, concerning lawsuits (including criminal cases and criminal cases involving slaves). 521 items. The lawsuit material begins with Box 19, folder 3 and is divided into two alphabetical groups which are organized by the main person in the lawsuit. The second group is in Box 20. These lawsuits contain various spellings of the participants' names, often two or three spellings in the same page.","Local Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, \"Hides wanted.\" Undated. 3 items.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County, Va. 1 item.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County, Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.","Broadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their \"Cheap Store\" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.","Documents, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County, Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.","Related material: Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court Ledgers, 1787-1840","Documents, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County, Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton \u0026 John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.","Copy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County, Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County. Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of \"An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies.\" 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, \"Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County, Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of \"Representative\" a newspaper of the Surry County Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County adjacent to \"College Lines.\" Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.","Papers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County, Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County, 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.","Collection relating to Warwick County, much of it concerning the Colonial era. Contains legal disputes, estate papers, court findings, petitions, correspondence, etc. Also contains correspondence relative to the Civil War and papers concerning the American Revolution and slavery. This collection has been microfilmed and is restricted to MICROFILM USE ONLY. NOTE: transcriptions of the colonial portion of the records are available in Richard Dunn: Warwick County, Virginia, colonial court records in transcription (F232 .W27 W3 2000 (Swem stacks and Swem Rare Books) and F232 .W27 W3 2008 (Swem Rare Books).","Undated items and photographs.","Scope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of \"stone\" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the \"Breed of the Countrey\"; whereas \"we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves\" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas \"we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land\" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.","Deposition, 1794, taken in Washington County, Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County. Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for \"Margin for Error.\" 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.","Photostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County, Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.","Printed list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County, Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)","Related publications:Charles Parish Register available published as Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Va. Richmond: Virginia State Library Board, 1932.  There are slight discrepancies in words between the printed versions of the Charles Parish register and the manuscript copy at Swem Library and Bell re-arranged the entries. The original Charles Parish register is at the Virginia State Library. See ledgers, journals and family papers from York County, Virginia.","Plat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.","Scope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between \"Six Mile Ordinary,\" \"Allen's Ordinary\" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County. September 30, 1781.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. Index."],"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":["Virginia. General Court"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia. General Court"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia. General Court"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":488,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:51:30.800Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArtificial collection of papers relating to various counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Includes current West Virginia Counties of Berkeley, Hardy, Jefferson, Morgan, Nicholas and Pendleton because the material was generated when these counties were part of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of resolutions, 1812, passed at a meeting of the freeholders and citizens of Accomack to consider and express their sentiments on public affairs and certain late occurrences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBible records from Accomack and Northhampton Counties. Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volume 9. (Mss. Acc. 1991.46)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volumes 12 and 13.  Mss. Acc. 1994.74a\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of an original pen and ink sketch of St. George's Church by Rev. James Willis Eastburn. Mss. Acc. 2008.193\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipts for quitrents (1750), payments and judgments (1752), tax receipts for 1822 and 1824 and typescript of petitions on juries (1798), concerning selection of juries, addresses, 1918 and 1936, concerning Grace Church, Cismont, Va. Typed manuscript concerning Albemarle Agricultural Society and typescript of minute book, 1817-1828, of Albemarle Agricultural Society as well as material concerning \"Fancy Hill,\" Albemarle County, Va. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by Lucy W. Sneed and John Lawrence and purchased from C. H. Stoneman by W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1940 and 1997.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of £310.12.5 on quitrents in Albemarle County, Virginia. 1p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of £100.1.8 in current money, which was sent by John Smith, Sheriff of Albemarle County, Virginia in part of a judgment due the King of Great Britain from Joseph Thompson [deceased?], Sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition on selection of juries. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes paid on 130 acres of land, horses, and slaves by Thomas Rea, to the Sheriff of Albemarle Co. Va. 1 item. PDS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the District of Virginia in a chancery suit of The Bank of Howardsville, et als vs. the president, directors and company of said bank. 28 pp. PD\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 pp. PM\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e89 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten copy of a bond for Drury M. Burnley who is elected as sheriff of Albemarle County for the term of two years beginning January 1, 1857.  Bond includes names of family members.  Mss. Acc. 1997.31b. Certificate from Free Union Baptist Church for Sister Sally Wood to recommend her for membership. September 1883. Two letters to Bro' (Brother) Dudley from L.W. (Allen) which mentions Licking Hole Church. November 23, 1853 and undated.  Mss. Acc. 2008.193.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from W.S. Morton about material for the William and Mary Quarterly. Typed copy of Marriage Bonds of Amelia County, A-Z by husband, ca. 1735-1854. Prepared by J.D. Eggleston. Undated. Photographs of Amelia Sulpher Spring with notes on the reverse side. Undated. Letter to Susie from a correspondent in Mattoax, Virginia. Undated. Mss. Acc. 2008.193.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1769-1803, relating to Amherst County, Va. Includes appointment, 1769, of 18 Justices of the Peace , signed by Lieut. Gov. Botetourt (Lord Botetourt). A bond, 29 January, 1803, due from J. Daniel Day and Solomon Day to Jane Rickets, widow of Thomas Rickets. Attested to by John Reynolds and Noah Guttry. 1 p. cy of ADS. Gift of Mrs. G.M. Kent in 1948.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[11p.] 23 1/2 cm. Printed. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Rev. John Craig, first pastor of Old Stone Church in Augusta County, Virginia. 24, 14 p. 11x 8 3/3 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 p. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContent regarding payment for land purchased from George Ruebush. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly drawn by Henry Hearman. Includes handrawn map of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice list card for A.M. Bruce, Wholesale Provision Merchant. Staunton, Virginia. Undated. Photostat of an order issued April 22, 1772 for land forfeiture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County, Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County, Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County, Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to \"Willie Dear\" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to \"My Dear Brother\" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to \"Mr. ---(?)\" from \"Your friend only\" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and \"our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen.\" March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To \"My dear Susie\" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue \"receipt for special tax\" for R.M. Dennis for a business of \"retail dealer ...liquor\" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County, Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County, Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold \"large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy....\" The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between \"the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson\" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has \"received no satisfaction for the above ballance.\" On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states \"we the jewry find for the plaintiff...\" Payment to \"Sovereign Lord King George the third\" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County, Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County. May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells \"Muse\" as \"Mary???\" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, \"General Agency at Washington City\" about \"Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War\" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for \"John M. Merryman's Cement Wash.\" May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One \"editorial\" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include \"Sponge Pudding\" and \"Chow Chow Pickle.\"  Includes a headache remedy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated Collection: Mss. Acc. 2008.321 Berkeley County, Virginia (W.Va.) Tax Records\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County. September 8, 1873. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County, Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County, Va. called \"the Batt land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County, Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of \"Rosney,\"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County, Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County, Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County, Va. Includes such items as extracts from county records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreenway Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript \"A Culpeper Census of 1781\" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County, Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County, Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County, Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County (Shenandoah County), Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Va., entitled \"The First Plantation,\" by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County [now Essex County.] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County. 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for \"Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788,\" with a note on reverse \"Subscription for St. Marks Church.\" Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGround plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County. In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County, Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of \"Woodlawn,\" home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County, Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County, Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on document: \"…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…\" Typed carbon copy of \"The History of Rivanna Parish in the County of Fluvanna, Virginia\" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, \"Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy.\" February 13, 1941. Notebook called \"Weather Report\" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for \"The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th...\" Certificates from residents of \"Kent's Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876\" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 1 - 5 are papers, 1772-1800, (group of 481 pieces) relating to 178 suits in Franklin County, VA and 16 other papers. Some papers are fragments. 481 pieces. The spelling of names varies greatly and as it was found to be impracticable to give all forms of each name, one spelling only is shown. The materials donated by John Lawrence in 1991, by Fred Alouf in 1959, and obtained from Joseph K. Ruebush in 1938. Folder 6 contains later, unrelated accessions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork Projects Administration Writers' Program. \"The White Man Comes to Stay,\" \"War Whoops in the Wilderness,\" and \"Explorers in the Wilderness.\" 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The original 1938 accession were papers relating to Gloucester Count, 1660-1878, and taken from the William Carter Stubbs Papers (I). They were purchased from Charles F. Heartman. They comprise Boxes 8, 9 and 10, folders 1-28. Includes letters, accounts (many concerning estates), legal documents, tax lists, marriage licenses and military records (including orders, 1815 and 1820 appointing patrollers to visit slave quarters). Many items concern the Baytop and Stubbs families. 2134 items. Letters, 1774-1878, filed chronologically. Invoices, receipts, etc. filed alphabetically under name of person or estate. The remaining boxes contain later accessions. Notes and photocopies relating to Gloucester County during the Revolution collected by Joanee Ryan in preparation for M.A. thesis (Mss. Acc. 1988.24). Photostat copy of transcript of \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. Yorktown, Virginia. September 15, 1979 (Mss. Acc. 1999.66). Photographs of and brochures of Gloucester County, plus correspondence of different families of Gloucester County about personal and legal matters, 1795-1953, donor unknown. John Buckner Reports, undated (Mss. Acc. 2008.193). Newspaper article on Wilbur Templeman a popular and longtime barber in Gloucester (Mss. Acc. 2010.575). Related material: See also \"A Guide to Gloucester County, Virginia Historical Manuscripts, 1651-1865\" (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1976). For those interested in the Baytop family see the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in each folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaytop Family. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaytop Family. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDame-Gloucester County School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBall-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem survey in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Story of Elmington\" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of \"New Bottle\" House, Undated.  Photograph of \"Painting of Gloucester from the Water\", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  \"Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument,\" 1889.  Brochure on \"The Belle Roi Female School\" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County, January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County, February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County, Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County, about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County, and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County, New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County, October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County, Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County, Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County, Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaily Press newspaper article, \"County Barber Still Cutting,\" about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County, Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County.  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County, Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from \"Life and Speeches of Henry Clay.\" 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County, Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county. A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  \"Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach \u0026amp; Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4\" x 12 3/4\" x 1 1/4\",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05\" \"On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date).\" \"There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc.....\" Purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHardy County is now part of West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County, Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County [W.Va.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County, Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County, Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy of a booklet, \"Fork Boykin\" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn artificial collection of material, 1687-1924, relating to James City County, Virginia. Includes copies of court records, farm censuses, tax receipts, church brochures, and photographs. Box 12 and 13 are mostly a gift from Robert T. Slater.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlueprints of tracts of land in James City County. Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1687 August 8. Copy of will of John Holder, deceased. Proved at the County Court held at James City, 8 August 1687 by the oaths of John White and Dorothy Peach. Recorded by W. Edwards, Cl[erk of] Co[u]r[t]. 1 page. Photostat of Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1805 February. Copy of pages from a court record signed by Ro[bert] B. Armistead. \"Found among the ruins of the old Court House at Williamsburg, Va. 1864.\" 2 pages. Copy of Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1813 February 12. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer for the rent or lease of the Greenspring Estate. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1820 September 1. Census record of James City county for 1820. Signed by Rich[ar]dson Henley, assistant to the Marshal. (Note reads \"From Lib. of Cong.\") 1 page. Photostat of Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1827 June 30. Copy of Complaint brought by Archer Hankins, late sheriff of James City and Committee of the esate of James Banks, deceased, against William Gregory, sheriff of King William County, appointed to represent William Gregory, Christopher Johnson, Ann Dudley, G. R. Lambert Meredith, Martha Bingham, Julia Bingham, Jno. Bingham, Geo. Bingham, [?] Lambert (wife of Eugene Sullivan), and Stephen Bingham, the heirs of Stephen Bingham. Concerns a tract of land in James City county called \"Mount Folly.\" 3 pages. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1847 May 6. Memorandum of deed of trust executed on 21 Sep[tember] 1841 is filed as an exhibit in the Chancery Suit in the Supr[eme] Court of James City County and City of Williamsburg by Upshur's executors vs. Pryor and others. Signed by P. P. Mayo. Fragment. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1849 January 19. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer of the Hickory Neck Academy, James City County, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1882-1893 and undated. Tax receipts, James City County, Virginia of Alexander Preston and Alfred Epps and a few miscellaneous receipts. Printed Document Signed. (13 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1896 June 1. \"The James City Cavalry, Its Organization and Its Service.\" (Company H, Fifth Regiment, mustered into service 22 May 1861). From \"Our Confederate Column\" in the Richmond Dispatch. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1928 February 12. Bulletin from the Mount Vernon M. E. Church, South, Toano, Virginia. H. Conrad Blackwell, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1929 June 30. Church Bulletin of Five Forks Church, Old Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Rev. James M. McKnight, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1946 October 6. Invitation to Homecoming Day at James River Baptist Church, J. E. Bowman, Pastor. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1948 July 27. Letter. Mrs. William Lawrence Gatewood at New York to Brantley Henderson, Jr. at Williamsburg, [?] house and lot, and a store in Toano, Virginia. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo Year. June 27. Program from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Norge, Virginia in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess of Norway. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Program of The County Council of Women's Clubs presenting \"Days in James City County from 1609 to 1817.\" 1 page. Printed Material. (3 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Bulletin of Hickory Neck Church, Blissland Parish, Toano, James City County, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Brochure of the James City County Chamber of Commerce, Toano, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1920. Economic Survey for James City County 1920 Census. 1 page. Typewritten Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1923 October 9. S. H. Hobbs, Jr., Rural Social Science, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. to Miss Mabel Massey, County Home Demonstration Agent, Williamsburg, Virginia. Is sending bulletin compiled from information secured in a survey of the townships in Chatham Co. [N. C.] and a bulletin on Johnston Co. [N. C.]; discusses types of surveys used by his department. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1924 February 12-13. Program of the Peninsula Farmers Institute. 1 page. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Undated. \"A Glimpse of the Progressive School System of James City County\" by H. L. Harris, Supt. of Schools. 7 pages. Typewritten Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. \"Health Conditions in James City County.\" 4 pages. Typewritten Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samples of typed farm census forms from other locations in 1923: Chowan County, North Carolina; Henderson County, North Carolina; Hertford County, North Carolina; Madison County, North Carolina; Nash County, North Carolina and North Carolina 1923 farm census (blank form. 4 pages). Blank survey on \"Farm Home Conditions\" from Pittsylvania Co., Virginia (2 pages). Sample form for farm census (3 pages). Survey of Whitmell Community made by Rural Sociology Class (3 pages).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1922 June 13. Johnston County: Economic and Social (a Laboratory Study in the Rural Social Science Department of the University of North Carolina) by W. M. Sanders, Jr. and G. Y. Ragsdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1922 October. Economic and Social Survey of Albemarle County, University of Virginia Record Extension Series, vol. VII, No. 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1922 November 16. How Farm Tenants Live by J. A. Dickey and E. C. Branson. University of North Carolina Extension Bulletin. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 47 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1923 Virginia Agricultural Census, U. S. Department of Agriculture co-operating with the State Department of Agriculture. 32 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Colonel William Allen House (P1), formerly owned by Miss Fanny Allen and later owned by Mr. Mercer Taylor. Four miles west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ashland Farm (P2), formerly owned by Captain William Morecock. Located at Diascond station. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Binn's Place (P3), located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P4), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P5), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P6). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P7). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (before restoration) (P8). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Cowlesville\" (P9), original home of the Cowles family. Owned by C. C. Cowles. Located on Rt. 603 just north of Rt. 610, six miles west of Toano on the Old Forge Road (much remodeled). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurtis Home (P10). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurtis Home (P11). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edwards Place (P12), owned by Mrs. Marcus Cottrell. Located four miles northwest of Toano at the intersection of Rt. 601 and Rt. 603. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gatewood Place Kitchen (P13), owned by C. Ordway. Located one half mile west of Toano on Forge Road. Now destroyed. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreen Spring (P14), ruins of the second house at Green Spring, built about 1800. The foundations of the Sir William Berkeley house at Green Spring are south of this house about two hundred yards. Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Green Spring (P15), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Green Spring (P16), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreen Spring (P17), aerial view. Photographic print, 9¼\"x11¼\". Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Grove Hill (P18), built by John Cowles in the 1830's. Later owned by Mr. C. C. Cowles. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hankins Family House (P19), owned by the Hankins family. Later owned by Mr. E. K. Pettit. Old house at Six Mile Ordinary, Rt. 60. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harris House (P20), owned by Harris estate. Located about six miles southwest of Lightfoot and ¾ miles west of Jolly's Mill Pond. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harris House (P21), six miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harris House (P22), owned by Mr. James Harris. Located about seven miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (P23), on Rt. 60 above Toano. This is only part remaining of the original church which was built about 1733. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hockaday Place (P24), owned by B. S. Bowmer. Located about one mile and a half west of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James' Place (P25), former home of Colonel George James. Later owned by Mr. P. H. Richardson. Located approximately four miles north of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Captain George Lee House (P26), owned by Captain Lee of Newport News.  Located north of Croaker.  Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view.  Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lombardy (P27), home of Littleton Waller. Later owned by Mr. Branch Martin. Located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents MacDowell's (P28), owned by the Barnes estate. Located about four miles north of Toano on the road leading from the Forge Road to the Williamsburg-Richmond stage road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martin Home (P29), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martin Home (P30), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martin's Place (P31), two miles northwest of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Olive Branch Christian Church (P32), one and a quarter mile southeast of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pierce's (P33), located at Toano. This was originally \"Taylor's\" but prior to the Civil War was bought by Mr. Felix Pierce. There were three cemeteries on the place, one belonging to the Taylor family and two so old that no one recollects who was buried in them. After the Pierces died, this place was bought by Mr. Wesley Marston. The chimney and foundations are the only parts of the original house left which bear evidence of early eighteenth century construction, the chimney being laid in Flemish bond on flat side, and English bond on front and back surfaces. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pinewoods (P34), home of Warburton family. As it appears before it was partially destroyed by fire. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pinewoods (P35). Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poplar Grove (P36), Wynne Place. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Powhatan (P37), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Powhatan (P38), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Redwood Ordinary (P39), now known as Green Shingle Inn. The present structure was built about 1790 to replace the old burned ordinary. Owned originally by the Redwood family, but subsequently bought by the Slater family. Served almost continuously as a tavern. Located at the intersection of the Forge Road and the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road in Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Old Richardson House near Croaker (P40). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents River View (P41), former home of the Norvell family. Later owned by Mr. Herbert Bloomberg. Located on York River about eight miles east of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Slater Place (P42), owned by R. V. Timberlake. Located about five miles northwest of Toano on road from Forge Road to Doncastle's Ordinary on the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stuart Place (P43), owned by E. C. Stuart. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summer House (P44), owned by Mr. Slater. Located about three miles south of Chickahominy Church on \"Old Brick Mill Road.\" Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summer House (P45). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Vaiden Family House (P46), located at Norge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Warrenton (P47), known in the past as Rutleigh. Acquired early in the 19th century by the Warren family. Later restored by the Grantham family. Later owned by Mr. Dozier. Located about five miles west of Toano on Forge Road, facing Windsor Castle. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Warrens (P48), owned by the Warren family. Located about four miles west of Toano, just off the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Watkins House (P49), owned by J. B. Larson. Later owned by [?] Peterson. Located three and half miles east of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents White Hall Tavern (P50), home of the Geddy family. One and a quarter miles north of Toano. In the interior are a very fine staircase and much early woodwork. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Windsor Castle (P51), home of William Bush. Owned by Mrs. William Walker Ware. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnidentified House (52). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnidentified House (53). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents One booklet: \"Sheriffs of James Citty Countie\" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat copies of James City County petitions, beginning in the 18th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJefferson County is now a part of West, Virginia. See related collections: Mss. MsV I1 Jefferson County, W. Va. Merchant's Index, Mss. Acc. 2008.320 Jefferson County, Virginia (W.Va.)Tax Records\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County, Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 \"Bulletin of the King and Queen County Historical Society.\" Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County. February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, \"Parson Skyring\" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, \"Homes in the County.\" Daily Press book review of \"A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers\" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County, April 1952. Brochure on King William County, with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: \"Bewdley,\" Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County. 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated material: Mss. MsV Lev10 Lunenburg County, Va. Docket, 1843E, Mss. MsV T3 Lunenburg County, Va. Sheriff's Tax Book, 1843\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County, about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County, Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, \"The Hebron Church Birth Register\" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clippings about the records of early Mathews County. Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to \"…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, \u0026amp;c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.\" Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHistory, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County, Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, \"The Lower Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.\" Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated material: Mss. MsV Lev11-12 Nelson County Va. Sheriff's Receipt Book, 1811-1837 Mss. MsV T4 Nelson County, Va. Tax Book, 1835 There is no material for Nelson County in the Virginia Counties Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County, Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the \"Criss Cross House.\" 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a contract to carry mail between Eastville and Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the use of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoad construction\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of Dr. \u0026amp; Mrs. H. Norton Mason, 1965.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County, Va. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County, W. Va. records. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County, Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County, Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for \"Stratford Fund\" tea at St. Thomas House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county [Page County.] 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, Page County, Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for sale of \"Fairystones.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, \"The Genesis of Powhatan County in Virginia\" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report \"Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee,\" 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse on the prisons in the county. Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County, Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County, Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County, Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County. January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County \"for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last.\" (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, \"The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County to watch...in defence of American freedom.\" Lists the people chosen for each area of the county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated Material: Mss. MsV V1 Poll book, 1782-1810, for election of delegates to the General Assembly from Rockbridge County, [Va.], Mss. MsV Lev14 Rockbridge County, Va. Justice of the Peace Judgement and Execution Book, 1838-1849, Mss. MsV Lev15 Rockbridge County, Va. Court Receipt Book, 1833-1855\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County, Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1770-1871, relating to Rockingham County, Va. Includes two deeds, 1828 and 1871; partial inventory and sale of personal property of James Dever; account book, 1860-1867, of John W. Minnich, a teacher; accounts of the board of school commissioners (including student names); and documents, 1770-1843, concerning lawsuits (including criminal cases and criminal cases involving slaves). 521 items. The lawsuit material begins with Box 19, folder 3 and is divided into two alphabetical groups which are organized by the main person in the lawsuit. The second group is in Box 20. These lawsuits contain various spellings of the participants' names, often two or three spellings in the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocal Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, \"Hides wanted.\" Undated. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County, Va. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County, Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their \"Cheap Store\" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County, Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated material: Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court Ledgers, 1787-1840\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County, Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton \u0026amp; John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County, Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County. Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of \"An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies.\" 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, \"Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County, Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of \"Representative\" a newspaper of the Surry County Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County adjacent to \"College Lines.\" Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County, Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County, 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection relating to Warwick County, much of it concerning the Colonial era. Contains legal disputes, estate papers, court findings, petitions, correspondence, etc. Also contains correspondence relative to the Civil War and papers concerning the American Revolution and slavery. This collection has been microfilmed and is restricted to MICROFILM USE ONLY. NOTE: transcriptions of the colonial portion of the records are available in Richard Dunn: Warwick County, Virginia, colonial court records in transcription (F232 .W27 W3 2000 (Swem stacks and Swem Rare Books) and F232 .W27 W3 2008 (Swem Rare Books).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated items and photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of \"stone\" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the \"Breed of the Countrey\"; whereas \"we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves\" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas \"we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land\" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposition, 1794, taken in Washington County, Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County. Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for \"Margin for Error.\" 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County, Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County, Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated publications:Charles Parish Register available published as Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Va. Richmond: Virginia State Library Board, 1932.  There are slight discrepancies in words between the printed versions of the Charles Parish register and the manuscript copy at Swem Library and Bell re-arranged the entries. The original Charles Parish register is at the Virginia State Library. See ledgers, journals and family papers from York County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between \"Six Mile Ordinary,\" \"Allen's Ordinary\" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County. September 30, 1781.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","The collection is organized alphabetically by title, then in chronological date. Unidentified newsclippings are listed at the end.","Alphabetical then chronological arrangement:","001. Daily Advertiser, 1789 June 8\n002. Gazette of the United States, 1789 June 6\n003. Gazette of the United States, 1789 July 4\n004. Gazette of the United States, 1789 August 22\n005. Gazette of the United States, 1789 August 29\n006. Gazette of the United States, 1789 October 7\n007. Gazette of the United States, 1789 October 17\n008. Gazette of the United States, 1789 October 24\n009. Gazette of the United States, 1789 November 25\n010. Gazette of the United States, 1789 December 5\n011. Gazette of the United States, 1789 December 12\n012. Gazette of the United States, 1790 March 17\n013. Gazette of the United States, 1790 March 27\n014. Gazette of the United States, 1790 April 17\n015. Gazette of the United States, 1790 June 19\n016. Gazette of the United States, 1790 August 11\n017. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 1\n018. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 4\n019. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 11\n020. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 15\n021. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 18\n022. The Massachusetts Centinel, 1789 June 3\n023. The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser, 1790 January 14","The large majority of these newspapers originate from the 13 colonies; notable newspapers include:","Columbian Centinel, Boston, MA. \nBenjamin Russell commenced publication on March 24, 1804 but resigned as editor in 1828. Semi-weekly publication continued until May 23, 1840, when it merged with other Boston papers and eventually became the  Boston Herald .","National Intelligencer, Washington, DC. \nSamuel Harrison Smith founded the  National Intelligencer  in 1800 as a weekly publication. Joseph Gales, the sole reporter for the U.S. Senate at the time, was hired in 1807 as reporter and became sole proprietor in 1810. In 1813, Gales took his brother-in-law, William Winston Seaton, as partner and reporter for the U.S. House of Representatives. Daily publication began in 1813, except for August 24-30, 1814, during the British army occupation. Gales and Seaton were selected as official reporters of Congress from 1819 to 1829 and published the \"Annals of Congress, 1798-1824,\" and \"Register of Debates, 1824-1837,\" the record of Congressional\ndebates of the time. Gales died in 1860, and Seaton retired in 1864. Final publication in Washington was on January 10, 1870; thereafter, weekly publication began in New York but ended in 1872.","Pennsylvania Packet/American Daily Advertiser, Philadelphia, PA. \nJohn Dunlap started weekly publication of the  Pennsylvania Packet  and the  General Advertiser  on October 28, 1771. Beginning September 21, 1784, the name was changed to  Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser , reflecting the change to a daily publication. The name was then changed to  Dunlap's American Daily Advertiser  in 1791,  Dunlap and Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser  in 1793, and finally to  Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser  in 1796. However, in 1839, it was sold to Zachariah Poulson, who re-named it  Poulson's American Daily Advertiser  and continued publication until 1839, when he sold it to the founders of the North American, a predecessor of the  Philadelphia Inquirer .","Pennsylvania Gazette, Philadelphia, PA. \nSamuel Keimer first published the Pennsylvania Gazette weekly beginning in 1728 and sold it to Benjamin Franklin and Hugh Meredith in 1729. Franklin dominated the partnership and by 1732 had purchased complete ownership. In 1743, Franklin invited David Hall of Scotland to join his as a printer and took him as a partner in 1848. In 1766, Franklin sold the firm to Hall, who formed a new firm, Hall and Sellers, with a journeyman printer, William Sellers. Hall died in 1772, and was succeeded by his sons, William and David, Jr. Publication was suspended from November, 1776 to February, 1777, when British invasion threatened, and from September, 1777 until January 1779, due to British occupation. Upon resumption of publication in 1779, the title was changed to Pennsylvania Gazette and Weekly Advertiser. Sellers died in 1804, and publication passed to William Hall, Jr., who took Samuel C. Atkinson as partner in 1816. In May, 1821, Hall died and Atkinson continued publication, in September, 1821, changing the name to Saturday Evening Post and the character of the publication to more general and domestic interest.","Preceding titles: Bache's Philadelphia aurora. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1797-1800; The Philadelphia aurora. (Philadelphia [Pa.) 1800-1800.","Preceding title: Gleason's Pictorial. See Gleason's Pictorial folder.","Other title: Columbian Centinel and Massachusetts Federalist; Columbian Centinel American Federalist","Preceding Title:New-York evening post. (New York [N.Y.]) 1801-1832. Succeeding Title: New York evening post. (New York [N.Y.]) 1920-1934","Succeeding titles: Farmer's museum, or, Lay preacher's gazette. (Walpole, N.H.) 1799-1800. Farmer's museum, or, Literary gazette. (Walpole, N.H.) 1800-1804,","Editor John Fenno began the Gazette as a semiweekly newspaper, with the first edition appearing on April 15, 1789, in the nation's capital at the time, New York City. The Gazette was moved to Philadelphia in 1791, following the move of the capital.","Other titles: Gazette of the United States and evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1793-1794. Gazette of the United States and daily evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1794-1795. Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1796-1800","Succeeding title: Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion (Boston, MA [1855-1859])","Preceding title: Russell's Gazette Commercial and Political. Succeeding title: Boston Gazette, Commercial and Political.","Succeeding title: National intelligencer. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1810-1869.","Preceding title was The Spectator (New York [N.Y.}) 1787-1804.","Preceding title: The Pennsylvania Packet, or, The General Advertiser (Lancaster, Pa.) 1777-1783.","Succeeding title: The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1784-1790.","Succeeding title: Record of the times. (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) 1866-1901","Features Rembrandt Peale's portrait of George Washington","Contains notice of the death of John Augustine Washington","Contains article \"Washington as a Communicant of the Church\"","Contains article \"On the Character of Washington\"","Contains article \"The Mount Vernon Estate for Sale\"","Contains a reprint of George Washington's report of the Battle of Monmouth","Contains article \"George Washington as Country Gent\"","Contains article \"Washington a Sportsman\"","Purchased with funds provided by Penn Lupovich, 2017.","The collection includes 185 titles spanning 200 years; all related to George Washington, his family, and Mount Vernon.","The paper carries a reprint from the Philadelphia Gazette reporting that the remains of General Washington were recently placed in a sarcophagus made by Mr. Struthers of Philadelphia. At the time of the removal evidence was found of a remarkable state of preservation. \"The high pale brow wore a calm and serene expression; and the lips, pressed still together, had a grave and solemn smile, such as they doubtless wore when the first President gave up his blameless mortal life, for an immortal existence.\" p 2 col 2, 3","Contains advertisement on page 3 column 5 for \"Great National Lottery. $300,000 in prizes! ... for the benefit of the Mount Vernon Association\" to purchase the Mount Vernon estate. Purchase of a lotto ticket comes with a Certificate of Membership of the Mount Vernon Association, to be displayed at the mansion along with the amount contributed to the cause. Copies of Fanoli's engraving of \"Washington the Statesman\" and a copy of Leutze's painting \"Washington Crossing the Delaware\" are offered to those who purchasing 25 and 50 tickets, respectively.","Contains advertisement (page one, column 3) for a book of music composed to honor the death of George Washington","Contains article \"Washington and the Fairfaxes of Virginia,\" passages from a lecture recently delivered by George A. Ward, esq., entitled \"Washington's early associates and patrons, the Fairfaxes, and their influence in the formation of his character.\" p 191 col 2, 3, p 192 col 1","Contains excerpts from Dr. Thacher's military journal of the American Revolution, page 55.","Contains an advertisement by George Washington dated July 11, Mount Vernon, for the proposed division and sale of his half acre lot at Prince and Pitt Street, Alexandria.","Contains a notice that the steamer Baltimore passes Fort Washington and Mount Vernon daily, as well as a notice of the sale of a farm near the Fauquier and Prince William county line by T. M. Washington.","Contains article on George Washington's snuff box, page 4, column 1.","p. 1-2 - General Washington's official letters. (continued.)","\"Washington Defamed by Federalists,\" A defense of certain writings of George Washington by a Republican, against evidence presented in a Federalists paper, The Aurora, that Washington was hostile to Republicanism.","Contains depictions of relics of the Revolutionary War.","Contains reprinted article \"'Tomb of Washington,' and Judge Washington\" from the National Journal regarding a letter from Bushrod Washington to Messrs. Snowden and Thornton about visitors arriving at Mount Vernon by steamboat.","Contains article on the sale of Mount Vernon by John Augustine Washington and the condition that George Washington's body shall forever remain at Mount Vernon.","Contains article on the authorship of George Washington's Farewell Address, page 1, column 3.","Contains article on George Washington's farewell to his army, reprinted from the New York Sunday Times, page 1, column 5.","Contains account of Lajos Kossuth's visit to Mount Vernon and George Washington's grave.","Contains article on plans to purchase Mount Vernon, page 2, column 2.","Contains article on the returning of the original copy of George Washington's commission as Commander in Chief which had been loaned to the Jersey Continentallers, page 2, column 1.","Includes printed letter dated March 18 from Bushrod Washington to Governor of Virginia regarding the remains of George Washington. Page 404.","Contains article on constructing the Capitol building and money spent, page 5, column 1.","Newspaper ad by George Washington advertising the rental of 4 Mt. Vernon farms--not including Mansion House Farm. Detailed descriptions, are included. Also lists for sale lands on the Ohio River, on the Miami, and in Kentucky. Deals with decisions Washington was making regarding establishment of a source of income for himself, the management of farms, and to find a solution to the burdens of his slave ownership.","Contains an early printing of Washington's farewell address.","Contains announcement of George Wahington's death, page 3, column 1.","Multiple entries on the death of George Washington, inlcuding \"Continuation of Minutes, of Funereal Solemnities, in Honor of the Sainted George Washington,\" page 1, column 2.","Contains \"Continuation of Minutes of Funereal Solemnities in Honor of the Sainted Washington,\" page 1, column 4.","Contains article \"Funeral Procession, as a Tribute to the memory of Gen. George Washington,\" page 3, column 1.","Contains request, reprinted from the Centinel, for all printers in the Northern States to send copies of Washington sermons, orations, and poems to the colleges in New England and to the Historical Society of Massachusetts, page 3, column 3. Also contains announcement that a figure of George Washington will appear in a Temple of Fame at the Museum, page 4, column 2.","Contains address from the General Assembly of the First Presbyterian Church to the President, and George Washington's response, page 2, column 2-3.","Contains article on the grooming of George Washington's horses.","Contains article on George Washington's \"110 Rules of Civilty and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation,\" page 1, column 5.","Contains article on George Washington's etiquette, page 3, column 4.","Contains article about a new United States flag being flown at Mount Vernon, page 2, cloumn 2.","P.2 col. 4: Account of the celebrations of George Washington's birthday at Fredricktown and other places.P.2 col. 5: An Ode to the President's Birthday is printed.","News of a horse race won by Mr. L. Washington's mare. (Lund Washington ?).","Description of farms in detail, signed by George Washington.","Wedding notice, 20th of March. Thomas Law, youngest son of the late Bishop of Carlisle to Miss [Eliza] Custis, Grand daughter of the Lady of the President of the United States. Ceremony took place at the seat of David Stewart, Esq.","The German Luthern Congregation will have their pulpit and altars draped in memory of George Washington until Easter. All pages have a heavy black mourning border.","Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser [Number 1767, April 3, 1800] includes a character description of Washington from a London newspaper, The Courier featured on page 3, column 3-4. Says Washington was 68 when he died. Also gives his height as 5 feet 11 inches. An advertisement for artist Edward Savage's 'A New Exhibition, Gallery of Paintings..' is found on page 2, column 1. A portion of pages 3-4 has been clipped.","Contains article on George Washington's campaign in New Jersey, page 3, column 2.","Contains article on the dedication of a monument to Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, page 2, column 2.","Contains article on George Washington's athletic record, reprinted from the New York Sunday Advertiser, page 3, column 4.","Contains article on the soon to be published biography of George Washington by William Spohn Baker, page 3, column 3.","Contains article on the erection of a monument commemorating Washington's birthplace, page 1, column 2.","Contains anecdote of a fight between George Washington and Mr. Payne, page 1, column 6.","Contains article on the Battle of Long Island, page 1.","Contains various articles and announcements regarding George Washington's death including the President's Message of John Adams to the Senate and HOuse of Representatives communicating a letter by Tobias Lear.","Contains testimonials of the deceased George Washington as well as articles on funeral processions and a National Tribute.","Contains announcement for the publication of music composed on the death of George Washington, page 1, column 3. Also contains article on funeral honors paid by the troops at Oxford, page 3, column 2.","Contains several articles on funeral honors paid to George Washington.","Contains biographical sketch of George Washington, page 1, column 2, and commentary on Washington's will, page 3, column 1.","Contains correspondence to and from George Washington regarding the capture of Major John Andre, September 1780, page 1, column 1. Also contains article on state sovereignty and includes quotes from founding fathers including Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Samuel Adams, page 2, column 1.","Contains article reprinted from The Westchester Times on a letter wrritten by John Hancock, 8 July 1776, page 2, column 1.","Contains transcribed letter from George Washington to General Wayne, 10 July 1779, page 1, column 3.","Contains the address from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to the President and George Washington's reply, page 3, columns 1-2.","Contains a commemoration of the Fourth of July with a note that Washington has recovered from his recent illness, page 3, column 3. Also contains the address of the ministers and elders of the German Reformed Congregations to the president and George Washington's reply on page 4, columns 2-3.","Contains letter from George Washington to the Principal and faculty of Washington College regarding the \"happy termination of our glorious struggle for the establishment of the Right of Man.\" Also contains extract from the Essex Journal regarding George Washington's farm and his \"experiments for the improvemnet of agriculture.\"","Contains an address from the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church to the Preisdent and Washington's reply on page 3, columns 1-2.","Contains the 17 articles of amendment to the Constitution ratified by Congress on page 2, columns 1-2.","Contains obituary for Mary Washington, page 171, column 2.","Copy of newspaper signed by publisher Isaiah Thomas of Worcester with annotations. Contains George Washington's Thanksgiving proclamation.","Contains notice of Washington's unanimous election as President, with John Adams as Vice President, on page 2, column 2. Contains address of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and George Washington's response, p. 4 col. 2-3.","Contains the address of the Congregational ministers of the city of New-Haven to the President and George Washington's response, page 3, columns 1-2.","Contains the address of the synod of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America to the President and George Washington's reply, beginning on page 1, column 3.","Contains an account of the positive reception of George Washington's Thanksgiving proclamation, page 3, column 2.","Contains extracts of the address of the first Presbytery of the Eastward to the President and George Washington's reply, page 1, columns 2-3.","Contains printing of Washington's first State of the Union Address.","Contains the address of the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of South-Carolina to George Washington and his reply, page 1, column 2. Also contains the address of the Roman Catholics to the President and George Washington's reply, page 3, columns 1-2.","Contains March 18 address of the General Assembly of Maryland and George Washington's response in which he invokes \"Providence,\" p. 398 col. 3-p. 399 col. 1.","Contains the address by the Society of Free-Quakers from Philadelphia to the President and George Washington's response, page 4, columns 1-2.","Contains address from the Hebrew Congregation of the City of Savannah and George Washington's response, p. 494 col. 2-3","Contains the address of the convention of the Universal Church assembled in Philadelphia to the President and George Washington's reply, page 4, column 1.","Contains article on George Washington's departure from New York in order to visit Mount Vernon, p. 579 col. 2.","Contains the addresses of the citizens and clergy of Newport to the Presdient and George Washington's replies, page 4, columns 2-3.","Contains the address of the Master, Warden, and Brethren of King David's Masonic Lodge in Newport to the President and George Washington's response, page 4, column 2.","Contains address of the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island and George Washington's response, p. 596 col. 2-3.","Contains a proclamation of President George Washington in response to a violoation of treaty between the United States and the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw nations, p. 598 col. 2-3.","Contains George Washington's proclamation on the permanent location of the United States government in Maryland and Virginia.","Contains letter from George Washington to John Edie dated August 31, 1795 regarding \"resolutions of the inhabitants of the Borough of York and its vicinity, relative to the treaty lately negotiated between the United States and Great Britain.\" Page 3, column 4.","Contains announcement of the death of George Washington, page 3, column 4","Contains announcements that, in consequence of George Washington's death, Mrs. Adams' Drawing Room is deferred to the 27th (page 3, column 1), and the theatre has been suspended (page 3, column 4).","Contains public letter from the Navy Department on the death of George Washington, page 3, column 1.","Contains several articles on the death of George Washington including an announcement that Senate members shall wear black, an address from the House of Representatives, and a notice of when Washington's remains were to be interred, page 3.","Contains proposals for publishing \"an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington\" by Joseph Scott, as well as a publication of the resolutions of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati regarding Washington's death, page 3.","Contains letter to Rev. Mr. Austin regarding his sermon on George Washington, page 3, column 3.","Contains \"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington\" by Joseph Scott, page 3, column 5.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5. Also contains \"Funeral Oration of the Death of General Washington...\" by Major General Henry Lee, page 2, column 4.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5.","Contains advertisement for publication of \"A Funeral Oration, on the Death of General Washington...\" by Major General Lee, page 3, column 4.","Contains letter from Martha Washington to the President of the United States [John Adams], 1799 December 31, page 3, column 2.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5. Also contain advertisement for \"A Funeral Oration, on the Death of General Washington...by Major General Lee,\" page 2, column 3.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5. Also contains resolutions of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati regarding the death of George Washington, page 3, column 2.","Contains advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington, and a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, page 3, column 5.","Contains advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington, and a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, page 2, column 4.","Contains \"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington...by Joseph Scott,\" advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington and a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, and resolutions of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati.","Contains advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington, a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, and a history of the life of George Washington.","Contains opinion piece on the memory of George Washington and literature written after his death, page 3, column 1.","Contains \"Tribute to the Memory of Gen. George Washington, among our Citizens abroad,\" page 3, column 4.","Contains extract of a letter from Burlington, NJ regarding the death of George Washington, page 2, column 5.","Contains advertisement for the publication of \"Eulogium on the character of General Washington...\" by Major William Jackson, page 3, column 3.","Contains article on April 22nd funeral ceremony in honor of George Washington, page 3, column 3.","Published in the Netherlands. Issues include information on the French and Indian War and early mentions of George Washington.","Contains article on the Revolutionary War including reports on George Washington's army, page 1. Also contains article on and copy of letter from Sir Henry Clinton to George Washington on the appointment of Commissioners, page 3.","Contains printed letter dated May 14 on the Continental troops, page 2.","Contains resolution by Congress on an embargo on all vessels in ports of the United States, page 4.","Contains George Washington's sixth annual address to Congress, page 2-3.","Contains proclamation by General Lee regarding the Whiskey Rebellion, page 2.","Contains article an address of thanks to George Washington prepared by the Legislature of Virginia, page 2. Also contains false report on the results of the presidential election, page 4.","Contains account of George Washington's retirement, page 3.","No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Foreign and Domestic Specials","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 228, column 2-3. Also contains article on the statue of George Washington in the Boston State House, page 233, column 1-2.","Features an engraving and article about Mount Vernon.","Contains article and images of public buildings in Washington, DC, pages 152-153.","Contains eulogy of George Washington reprinted from the London Courier, page 192, column 3.","Contains article regarding the raising of funds by the Mount Vernon Aid Society.","Contains article on \"The Late G. W. P. Custis\" on page 684.","Contains article on a visit to Mount Vernon, page 420-421.","Contains article \"The Purchase of Mount Vernon\"","Contains article on the city of Washington regarding architecture and growth, page 785. Also contains image entitled, \"Assembling of Congress, Hall of Representatives, Washington City, December 3, 1860,\" page 793.","Contains article \"Pictures from the Life of George Washington, February 22 1732\"","Pages 279-280 only. Contains image of the \"Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, October 19, 1781.\"","p. 172 - Engraving of Washington, Lincoln, and Grant. p. 181 - Engraving of General and Lady Washington.","Contains article on the Revolutionary War regarding the movements of Lord Percy, General Howe, and George Washington, page 4.","Contains article on George Washington's first inauguration ball, page 1, column 1. Also contains article on Martha Washington's character, page 1, column 2.","Contains article \"Getting home from Virginia\"","Contains a call out for contributions to the Mount Vernon fund, page 3, column 3.","Contains excerpts on George Washington and the Revolutionary War taken from \"Personal Recollections of the American Revolution,\" edited by Sidney Barclay and published by Rudd and Carleton, page 4, column 1-2.","Contains several reminiscenses of George Washington, reprinted from Arthur's Home Gazette, page 4, column 3-4.","Contains article \"Sacred to the Memory of Washington\" on funeral procession in Boston, page 3, column 1.","Contains the proclamation for the end of the Revolutionary War","Contains article \"Washington's Will of Emancipation\"","Contains extract of a letter from Charlestown dated October 2 regarding George Washington's horse falling into a river, page 14.","Contains extract of letter dated April 22 regarding George Washington's arrival in Philadelphia prior to his inauguration, page 542.","Contains extract of a letter dated June 6 regarding an entertainment held June 4 by George Washington, page 20.","Contains speech of George Washington delivered December 8, 1790 to Congress, page 65-68. Also contains extract of a letter dated November 28, 1790 regarding trade, page 71-72.","Contains proclamation by George Washington regarding the United States' position on the war with France, page 537.","Contains address by John Adams to the Senate on George Washington's acceptance of appointment to Commander in Chief, page 198. Also contains list of other appointment including Major and Brigadier Generals.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 1, column 7.","Contains a previously published interview with George Washington, page 1, column 5.","Contains letter from John Augustine Washington to \"A Southern Matron\" regarding the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.","Contains anecdote of George Washington making appointments to government offices, page 1, column 6.","Contains extract from Ann Pamela Cunningham's address to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 1, column 1. Also contains commentary on Washington's Farewell Address, page 2, column 1.","Contains article on Washington Irving meeting George Washington, page 1, column 7.","Contains article on the Union losing Mount Vernon as a result of Virginia's seceding, page 2, column 2.","Contains satirical sketch of Washington City reprinted from the Atlantic Monthly, page 1, column 7.","Contains commentary on Virginia seceding from the Union, page 1, column 6.","Contains article on the capture of Yorktown and reflects on Lord Cornwallis' surrender in 1781, page 1, column 4.","Contains article by George Alfred Townsend on George Washington's election, reprinted from the Chicago Tribune, page 1, column 7.","Contains article on George Washington's election, page 1, column 5.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 1, column 6.","The Mail \u0026 Express Souvenir of George Washington and of the Centennial Celebration of His Inauguration, April 29, 30, 1889.","Contains article on memoir, \"The Early Life of Washington; designed for the instruction and amusement of the young. By a Friend of Youth,\" page 2, column 4.","Contains article on mementoes of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, pae 2, column 4-5.","Contains article on George Washington's Camp Chest, page 2, column 2.","Contains article on the sale of George Washington artifacts in London, page 2, column 3.","Newspaper includes accounts of the debates in the House of Burgesses on the growing conflict with France and the news of George Washington marching to negotiate with the French.","This edition of the newspaper contains a runaway slave notice published by George Washington for 4 slaves, Peros, Jack, Neptune, and Cupid.","Contains the address of the ministers, churchwardens, and vestrymen of the German Lutheran Congregation in and near the city of Philadelphia to the President and George Washington's reply, page 1, columns 1-2.","Contains the \"Sixth Act of Congress\" and \"Seventh Act of Congress\" (page 1), as well as Washington's response to an \"Address of the Bishops, Clergy, and Laity of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the States of New York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina\" (page 3).","Contains article on the death of Benjamin Franklin. Mentions Franklin leaving a cane to George Washington [page 63, column 1-2].","Contains excerpt from Watson's \"Men and Times of the Revolution\" on George Washington and his family, page 108, column 3.","Contains article on Mount Vernon and George Washington's tomb, along with image of Mount Vernon, page 57, column 2-4.","Contains article on and images of Mount Vernon and George Washington's tomb, page 65, column 2.","Contains advertisement for a proposal to publish a history of the American Revolution by Paul Allen, page 4, column 5.","Contains article \"Judge Washington, a partial defense of Bushrod's sale of slaves\"","Contains article \"Celebrations of the 4 of July at Mount Vernon\"","Contains \"George Washington\" letter by William Thornton about the character of George Washington","Contains article \"A Piece of Mount Vernon History\"","Contains article \"The Birthplace of Washington\"","Contains articles \"Prospectus of the National Monument\" and \"How Washington Was Made Commander in Chief\"","Contains article \"Mount Vernon and Washington\"","Contains reprinted letter from the Newburgh Gazette by Benjamin Eaton, one of the Life Guards of George Washington.","p. 3 - an account of the proceedings of St. John's Masonic Lodge in Newark on February 22 in honor of George Washington. p. 4 - an advertisement for an original painting in memory of George Washington on exhibit, and an advertisement for the publication of a funeral sermon on the death of George Washington by Alexander Macwhotter.","Contains reprint of letter from George Washington to President John Adams, 25 September 1798","Contains article \"Washington and Jefferson\"","Contains articles \"Letters to President John Adams\" and \"Washington's Evidence\"","Contains obituary for Martha Washington, page 3, column 1.","Contains article \"Monument to Washington\"","Contains an ode to George Washington","Contains article \"Death of Judge Washington and Mount Veron\"","Contains George Washington's whiskey proclamation (page 4) and a letter from Captain Rogers to Henry Lee about \"Indian Massacre of White Settlers\"","Contains extract of a letter by Rev. Dr. Ashbel Greens about George Washington's dining habits, page 1, column 4.","Pages 1 and 2 contain the official announcement the report from the Constitutional Convention has been received and adopted. Calls for states to hold proceedings to ratify it. Other articles supporting the adoption of the Constitution.","p. 3 - President Washington's addresses to the two Houses of Congress in the Representatives Chamber.","Contains letter from George Washington to Martha Washington, Philadelphia, June 18th, 1775, page 2, column 4.","Contains article on George Washington's character, reprinted from the British Annual Register, page 1, column 3.","Contains article \"Mount Vernon for sale\"","Contains article on the inauguration of Clark Mills' equestrian statue of George Washington, page 1, column 1.","Contains article on a Congressman's visit to Mount Vernon, page 3, column 3.","Contains article on the publication of \"Mount Vernon and Its Association\" by W. A. Townsend, page 5.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 4, column 4.","Contains facsimile of a Masonic letter of George Washington, page 5.","Contains article on George Washington's \"spark of celestial fire\" maxim, page 7, column 4.","Contains \"The Mount Vernon Papers, By Edward Everett\" no. twenty-four, page 5, column 1.","Contains \"The Washington Papers, By Edward Everett...No. Twenty-six. Washington's Southern Tour Concluded,\" page 5, column 1.","Contains article on \"The Youth of Washington\" and Greenway Court, page 7, column 3.","Contains anecdote told by J. Fennimore Cooper regarding incident at Brandywine in which George Washington's life was supposedly spared by Major Ferguson, page 327, column 2.","Contains reportedly true story of George Washington as a lost traveler, page 70, column 1.","Contains humorous anecdote of George Washington and General Lee, page 224, column 1.","Contains article on portraits of presidents at the National Portrait Gallery, page 1-2.","Contains article on a veteran officer's visit to Mount Vernon, page 277, column 2.","Contains a plea for funding for the Washington Monument, page 271, column 2.","Original and facsimile.","Contains article \"Washington's Relics\"","Contains \"A Funeral Oration in Honor of the Memory of George Washington, Late General of the Armies of the United States, Prepared and delivered at the request of Congress, at the German Lutheran Church, on Thursday, the 25th of December, by Major General Henry Lee, on of the Representatives from the State of Virginia,\" page 1, column 3.","Contains \"The Will of Gen. George Washington. In the Name of God, Amen,\" page 1, column 1.","Contains resolution of Virginia legislature to put inscription on statue of George Washington","Contains article \"Lafayette at the Tomb of Washington\"","Contains obituary of Bushrod Washington","Contains article on the Ladies' Association and a festival at Mount Vernon, page 4, column 4.","Contains article reprinted from the Washington Star on the transference of Mount Vernon to the Ladies' Association, page 8, column 2.","Contains article \"The purchase of Mount Vernon\"","Contains article \"Buying Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Association\"","Published letter from George Washington to Lord Viscount Richard Howe negotiating the exchange of prisoners [page 421, column 1].","Includes a printing of George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation, given October 3, 1789.","Contains address of the Committee of the United Baptist Churches in Virginia, assembled in the city of Richmond, August 8, 1789, and George Washington's response, p. 3 col. 1-2.","Containd letter from George Washington to Mr. Rumney, 1784 July 5, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 4, column 2.","Contains an obituary about Martha Washington.","Contains article on the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association paying $158,333 to date for the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 1.","Contains article on the Mount Vernon Musical and Dramatic Fund, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on concerts at Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.","Contains article on the Legislature of California contibuting $1,000 to the Mount Verno Ladies' Association, page 2, column 2.","Contains list of Lady Managers of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 2, column 4.","Contains article on George Washington's English heritage, page 1, column 6.","Contains update on payments made by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association towards the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 1.","Contains letters from George Washington to Major-General Sullivan, page 1, column 5.","Contains article by J.H.[?]. on a recent visit to Mount Vernon. Mentions West Ford and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 1, column 8.","Contains update on payments made by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association for the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.","Contains article on upcoming editions of the \"Illustrated News of the World\" which will contain a history of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 5.","Contains letter reprinted from the Evening Transcript written by a visitor to Mount Vernon, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on the authorship of George Washington's farewell address, page 1, column 5","Contains article on Thomas Paine, page 1, column 5. Also contains article on George Washington's Farewell Address, page 2, column 3.","Contains review of Edward Everett's book, \"Life of Washington,\" page 1, column 5.","Contains article on Fredericksburg and its battle fields, page 1.","German-language newspaper with article mourning the death of George Washington","Contains article on John Augustine Washington's proposal to sell Mount Vernon to the Ladies of Virginia, page 3, column 1.","Contains article on the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association regarding the raising of funds and appointment of Lady Managers, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on the Mount Vernon fund, page 3, column 1.","Contains article on the nearly completed purhase of Mount Vernon by \"the ladies of America.\"","Contains article on the Washington Monument.","Contains \"Letter from Grant Thorburn--Anecdote of General Washington.\"","Contains article on repairs made to George Washington's tomb, page 3, column 1.","Contains article \"Washington's Birthday\"","Obituary of William Augustine Washington","Contains article about proposed equestrian statue of George Washington","Contains correspondence between the Trustees of the School at Germantown and George Washington, page 1, column 2-3.","Includes marriage notice of Noblet Herbert to Mary Lee Washington.","Contains anecdote of George Washington by H. T. Tuckorman, page 1, column 6.","Contains article about George Washington on slavery, page 1, column 6.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on Simon, a former slave of George Washington, page 1, column 4.","Contains anecdote of George Washington's traits, Gilbert Stuart, and Washington's slave Sam, page 2, column 6.","Contains article on George Washington's last vote.","Contains anecdote of George Washington's exercise habits as told by Primas Hall, page 1, column 6.","Contains contains small article on John Augustine Washington's income through Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.","Contains extract from \"Men and Times of the Revolution\" by Elkanah Watson, page 4, column 1.","Contains anecdotes of George Washington from Washington Irving's \"Life of George Washington,\" page 1, column 6.","Contains article relating anecdote of Martha Washington rebuking George Washington.","Contains transcribed letter to George Washington from the Marquis de la Fayette, August 1784, page 1, column 5.","Contains anecdote of George Washinton related by Theodore Parker regarding \"colored soldiers.\"","Contains anecdote of Martha Washington's visit to Trenton on 28 December 1770, page 1, column 7. Also contains letter from Louisa Ingersoll Grennough, Vice Regent for Massachusetts, calling for funds for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 2, column 5.","Contains announcement for a concert for the Mount Vernon Fund.","Contains article on the Putnam Phalanx of Hartford attempting to replicate George Washington's uniform.","Contains announcement that $100,000 has been paid toward tbe purchase of Mount Vernon.","Contains announcement that the Salem Independent Cadets contributed to the Mount Vernon Fund, page 2 column 5.","Contains personal reflection on George Washington's death, page 1, column 5.","Contains anecdote of George Washington and Colonel Seth Warner, page 1, column 4-5.","Contains article on George Washington's domestic life, page 1, column 6.","Contains a reportedly true story of George Washington's generosity, page 1, column 4.","Contains article on the abuse of George Washington by an editor of the Philadelphia Aurora, page 2, column 2.","Contains correspondence of George Washington, dated September 26, 1783, entitled \"Another of Washington's Life Guards No More,\" page 1, column 3.","Contains artilce on George Washington's residence in New York, page 1, column 6-7.","Contains anecdote of George Washington asking a boy to procure a newspaper, page 1, column 6.","Contains funeral discourse for Silas Higgins in which George Washington is mentioned, page 1, column 5.","Contains anecdote of George Washington by Mr. Boylston of the Amherst Cabinet, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on George Washington receiving the title of Mareschal de France, page 2, column 6.","Contains history of a former slave of George Washington named Jerry, reprinted from the Selma Sentinel, page 1, column 7.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 2, column 6.","Contains story reprinted from the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel of a slave woman donating one dollar towards the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 6.","Contains article on the financial statement of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Assocation, page 2, column 4.","Contains anecdote of George Washington making appointments to government offices, page 2, column 6.","Contains article stating that the ladies association had not yet taken possession of Mount Vernon despite its being paid for.","Contains the printed will of Mary Ball Washington, page 2, column 5.","Contains \"The Unexpected Friend: A True Story of George Washington,\" page 1, column 4.","Contains article \"Birthday of Washington\"","Contains article on George Washington's first public act and the Battle of the Monongahela, page 125, column 1.","Contains article on George Washington at Braddock's defeat, page 144, colum 3.","Contains account of personal encounters with George Washington taken from [Luther A.?]Ingersoll's History, page 113, column 3.","Contains article on improvements in the City of Washington, page 1, column 3.","Contains extract from \"Washington's Political Legacies\" published by Russell and West, 1800, regarding George Washington's wealth, page 332, column 3.","Contains reminiscence of George Washington after the revolution, page 542, column 2.","Contains extracts from the \"Life of George Washington\" by J. T. Headley, page 171, column 3.","Contains genealogy of Corbin family which mentions John Washington, great-grandfather o f George Washington, page 195, column 1.","Contains corrections to the Corbin family genealogy, page 235, column 3.","Contains extract from the \"Custis' Recollections and Private Memoirs of the Life and Character of Washington\" on Father Jack and Tom Davis, a fisherman and a hunter respectively at Mount Vernon, page 341, column 3.","Contains a history as told by William Bancroft, a soldier employed by George Washington in a secret service, page 365, column 1.","Contains article on celebrations in Paris for George Washington's birthday, page 76, column 3.","Contains article on the \"Ancient Families of Virginia\" in which the Washingtons are mentioned, page 99, column 1-2.","Contains extract from \"Life of George Washington\" by Washington Irving, page 208, column 2.","Contains extract on George Washington's equipage and horse Leonidas, page 331, column 2.","Contains extract from Washington Irving's \"The Life of Washington\" on life at Mount Vernon and George Washinton's love of hunting, page 339, column 1.","Contains appendix to \"Recollections and Private Memoirs of Washington\" by George Washington Parke Custis regarding the portraits of George Washington, page 545, column 2.","Contains article by Bishop Meade on the poor state of the Washington family vault, page 80, column 2.","Contains article on the families of Virginia, including the Dandridges and Washingtons, page 411, column 2. Also contains transcribed letter from Horace Ransdall to George Washington, January 20, 1781, page 412, column 1.","Contains death announcement for Mary Ball Washington, page 1.","Contains George Washington's address to Congress delivered December 5, 1793, page 4.","Contains false report of George Washington's assassination, page 2.","Contains George Washington's address to Congress delivered December 3, 1794, page 3-4.","Contains article reprinted from The New York Journal about creating a coin with image of George Washington on it.","Describe's Lafayette's visit to Boston","Contains extract from a letter regarding George Washington's legacy and the freeing of his slaves, page 2, column 4. Also contains articles on the funeral honors given to George Washington at Oxford and Providence,as well as an announcement of a Masonic funeral procession, page 3, column 2-4.","Contains article, \"Washington's Portrait, Drawn by the Pencil of an Artist,\" page 1, column 2.","Contains an act of Congress for laying a duty on imported goods, page 3.","Contains article on George Washington's rejection of the title of \"HIghness,\" page 2. Also contains list of appointments for departments of the Executive Power, page 3.","Contains an examination of a review on Judge Marshall's \"Life of Washington,\" page 1-2.","Contains \"An Oration Delivered Before the Washington Benevolent Society of Pennsylvania...by John Morin Scott, Esq.,\" page 1-2.","Contains reprinted article from the Gazette of the United States on 29 April 1789 regarding George Washington's reception in Philadelphia while he was travelling to New York, page 1, column 1.","Contains George Washington's response to an address made by the Magistrates of Philadelphia, 30 December 1778, page 1, column 4.","Contains transcribed letter from George Washington to Madame de la Fayette, 31 January 1793, reprinted from the New York American, page 4, column 2.","Contains articles on the death of Judge Bushrod Washington, page 1, column 4 and page 4, column 1.","Contains article \"Baron Renfrew at the Tomb of Washington\"","Contains article on George Washington's last vote, page 3, column 2.","Mentions General Washington's arrival in Philadelphia from New York on May 23 [page 6, column 1].","Obituary of Anna Maria Washington Tucker","Contains article on the gifting of George Washington's gorget by Martha Parke Custis Peter to the Washington Benevolent Society, page 2, column 4.","Contains opinion piece on the French revolution, reprinted from the Baltimore Federal Gazette, in which several of George Washington's letters are quoted and fully transcribed, page 2, column 1-2.","Contains \"The Last Moments of Washington\" by John Adams.","Contains article on Augustine Washington's grave, page 2, column 2.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 1, column 6.","Contains 23 newspapers with articles on religious freedom.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Society of the Cincinnati","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Claypoole, David C., 1757?-1849","Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831","Mercein, William A., -1850","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","English \n.    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Gazette of the United States, 1790 March 27\n014. Gazette of the United States, 1790 April 17\n015. Gazette of the United States, 1790 June 19\n016. Gazette of the United States, 1790 August 11\n017. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 1\n018. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 4\n019. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 11\n020. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 15\n021. Gazette of the United States, 1790 September 18\n022. The Massachusetts Centinel, 1789 June 3\n023. The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser, 1790 January 14"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe large majority of these newspapers originate from the 13 colonies; notable newspapers include:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph\u003eColumbian Centinel, Boston, MA.\u003c/emph\u003e\nBenjamin Russell commenced publication on March 24, 1804 but resigned as editor in 1828. 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Joseph Gales, the sole reporter for the U.S. Senate at the time, was hired in 1807 as reporter and became sole proprietor in 1810. In 1813, Gales took his brother-in-law, William Winston Seaton, as partner and reporter for the U.S. House of Representatives. Daily publication began in 1813, except for August 24-30, 1814, during the British army occupation. Gales and Seaton were selected as official reporters of Congress from 1819 to 1829 and published the \"Annals of Congress, 1798-1824,\" and \"Register of Debates, 1824-1837,\" the record of Congressional\ndebates of the time. Gales died in 1860, and Seaton retired in 1864. Final publication in Washington was on January 10, 1870; thereafter, weekly publication began in New York but ended in 1872.","Pennsylvania Packet/American Daily Advertiser, Philadelphia, PA. \nJohn Dunlap started weekly publication of the  Pennsylvania Packet  and the  General Advertiser  on October 28, 1771. 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At the time of the removal evidence was found of a remarkable state of preservation. \"The high pale brow wore a calm and serene expression; and the lips, pressed still together, had a grave and solemn smile, such as they doubtless wore when the first President gave up his blameless mortal life, for an immortal existence.\" p 2 col 2, 3\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains advertisement on page 3 column 5 for \"Great National Lottery. $300,000 in prizes! ... for the benefit of the Mount Vernon Association\" to purchase the Mount Vernon estate. Purchase of a lotto ticket comes with a Certificate of Membership of the Mount Vernon Association, to be displayed at the mansion along with the amount contributed to the cause. Copies of Fanoli's engraving of \"Washington the Statesman\" and a copy of Leutze's painting \"Washington Crossing the Delaware\" are offered to those who purchasing 25 and 50 tickets, respectively.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains advertisement (page one, column 3) for a book of music composed to honor the death of George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Washington and the Fairfaxes of Virginia,\" passages from a lecture recently delivered by George A. 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George Washington,\" page 3, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains request, reprinted from the Centinel, for all printers in the Northern States to send copies of Washington sermons, orations, and poems to the colleges in New England and to the Historical Society of Massachusetts, page 3, column 3. Also contains announcement that a figure of George Washington will appear in a Temple of Fame at the Museum, page 4, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains address from the General Assembly of the First Presbyterian Church to the President, and George Washington's response, page 2, column 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the grooming of George Washington's horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's \"110 Rules of Civilty and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation,\" page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's etiquette, page 3, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article about a new United States flag being flown at Mount Vernon, page 2, cloumn 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP.2 col. 4: Account of the celebrations of George Washington's birthday at Fredricktown and other places.P.2 col. 5: An Ode to the President's Birthday is printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of a horse race won by Mr. L. Washington's mare. (Lund Washington ?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of farms in detail, signed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWedding notice, 20th of March. Thomas Law, youngest son of the late Bishop of Carlisle to Miss [Eliza] Custis, Grand daughter of the Lady of the President of the United States. Ceremony took place at the seat of David Stewart, Esq.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe German Luthern Congregation will have their pulpit and altars draped in memory of George Washington until Easter. All pages have a heavy black mourning border.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClaypoole's American Daily Advertiser [Number 1767, April 3, 1800] includes a character description of Washington from a London newspaper, The Courier featured on page 3, column 3-4. Says Washington was 68 when he died. Also gives his height as 5 feet 11 inches. An advertisement for artist Edward Savage's 'A New Exhibition, Gallery of Paintings..' is found on page 2, column 1. A portion of pages 3-4 has been clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's campaign in New Jersey, page 3, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the dedication of a monument to Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, page 2, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's athletic record, reprinted from the New York Sunday Advertiser, page 3, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the soon to be published biography of George Washington by William Spohn Baker, page 3, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the erection of a monument commemorating Washington's birthplace, page 1, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of a fight between George Washington and Mr. Payne, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Battle of Long Island, page 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains various articles and announcements regarding George Washington's death including the President's Message of John Adams to the Senate and HOuse of Representatives communicating a letter by Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains testimonials of the deceased George Washington as well as articles on funeral processions and a National Tribute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains announcement for the publication of music composed on the death of George Washington, page 1, column 3. Also contains article on funeral honors paid by the troops at Oxford, page 3, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains several articles on funeral honors paid to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains biographical sketch of George Washington, page 1, column 2, and commentary on Washington's will, page 3, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains correspondence to and from George Washington regarding the capture of Major John Andre, September 1780, page 1, column 1. Also contains article on state sovereignty and includes quotes from founding fathers including Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Samuel Adams, page 2, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article reprinted from The Westchester Times on a letter wrritten by John Hancock, 8 July 1776, page 2, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains transcribed letter from George Washington to General Wayne, 10 July 1779, page 1, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the address from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to the President and George Washington's reply, page 3, columns 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a commemoration of the Fourth of July with a note that Washington has recovered from his recent illness, page 3, column 3. Also contains the address of the ministers and elders of the German Reformed Congregations to the president and George Washington's reply on page 4, columns 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letter from George Washington to the Principal and faculty of Washington College regarding the \"happy termination of our glorious struggle for the establishment of the Right of Man.\" Also contains extract from the Essex Journal regarding George Washington's farm and his \"experiments for the improvemnet of agriculture.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains an address from the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church to the Preisdent and Washington's reply on page 3, columns 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the 17 articles of amendment to the Constitution ratified by Congress on page 2, columns 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains obituary for Mary Washington, page 171, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of newspaper signed by publisher Isaiah Thomas of Worcester with annotations. Contains George Washington's Thanksgiving proclamation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains notice of Washington's unanimous election as President, with John Adams as Vice President, on page 2, column 2. Contains address of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and George Washington's response, p. 4 col. 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the address of the Congregational ministers of the city of New-Haven to the President and George Washington's response, page 3, columns 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the address of the synod of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America to the President and George Washington's reply, beginning on page 1, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains an account of the positive reception of George Washington's Thanksgiving proclamation, page 3, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extracts of the address of the first Presbytery of the Eastward to the President and George Washington's reply, page 1, columns 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains printing of Washington's first State of the Union Address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the address of the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of South-Carolina to George Washington and his reply, page 1, column 2. Also contains the address of the Roman Catholics to the President and George Washington's reply, page 3, columns 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains March 18 address of the General Assembly of Maryland and George Washington's response in which he invokes \"Providence,\" p. 398 col. 3-p. 399 col. 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the address by the Society of Free-Quakers from Philadelphia to the President and George Washington's response, page 4, columns 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains address from the Hebrew Congregation of the City of Savannah and George Washington's response, p. 494 col. 2-3\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the address of the convention of the Universal Church assembled in Philadelphia to the President and George Washington's reply, page 4, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's departure from New York in order to visit Mount Vernon, p. 579 col. 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the addresses of the citizens and clergy of Newport to the Presdient and George Washington's replies, page 4, columns 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the address of the Master, Warden, and Brethren of King David's Masonic Lodge in Newport to the President and George Washington's response, page 4, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains address of the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island and George Washington's response, p. 596 col. 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a proclamation of President George Washington in response to a violoation of treaty between the United States and the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw nations, p. 598 col. 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains George Washington's proclamation on the permanent location of the United States government in Maryland and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letter from George Washington to John Edie dated August 31, 1795 regarding \"resolutions of the inhabitants of the Borough of York and its vicinity, relative to the treaty lately negotiated between the United States and Great Britain.\" Page 3, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains announcement of the death of George Washington, page 3, column 4\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains announcements that, in consequence of George Washington's death, Mrs. Adams' Drawing Room is deferred to the 27th (page 3, column 1), and the theatre has been suspended (page 3, column 4).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains public letter from the Navy Department on the death of George Washington, page 3, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains several articles on the death of George Washington including an announcement that Senate members shall wear black, an address from the House of Representatives, and a notice of when Washington's remains were to be interred, page 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains proposals for publishing \"an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington\" by Joseph Scott, as well as a publication of the resolutions of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati regarding Washington's death, page 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letter to Rev. Mr. Austin regarding his sermon on George Washington, page 3, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington\" by Joseph Scott, page 3, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5. Also contains \"Funeral Oration of the Death of General Washington...\" by Major General Henry Lee, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains advertisement for publication of \"A Funeral Oration, on the Death of General Washington...\" by Major General Lee, page 3, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letter from Martha Washington to the President of the United States [John Adams], 1799 December 31, page 3, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5. Also contain advertisement for \"A Funeral Oration, on the Death of General Washington...by Major General Lee,\" page 2, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5. Also contains resolutions of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati regarding the death of George Washington, page 3, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington, and a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, page 3, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington, and a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington...by Joseph Scott,\" advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington and a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, and resolutions of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington, a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, and a history of the life of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains opinion piece on the memory of George Washington and literature written after his death, page 3, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"Tribute to the Memory of Gen. George Washington, among our Citizens abroad,\" page 3, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract of a letter from Burlington, NJ regarding the death of George Washington, page 2, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains advertisement for the publication of \"Eulogium on the character of General Washington...\" by Major William Jackson, page 3, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on April 22nd funeral ceremony in honor of George Washington, page 3, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublished in the Netherlands. Issues include information on the French and Indian War and early mentions of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Revolutionary War including reports on George Washington's army, page 1. Also contains article on and copy of letter from Sir Henry Clinton to George Washington on the appointment of Commissioners, page 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains printed letter dated May 14 on the Continental troops, page 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains resolution by Congress on an embargo on all vessels in ports of the United States, page 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains George Washington's sixth annual address to Congress, page 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains proclamation by General Lee regarding the Whiskey Rebellion, page 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article an address of thanks to George Washington prepared by the Legislature of Virginia, page 2. Also contains false report on the results of the presidential election, page 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains account of George Washington's retirement, page 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Foreign and Domestic Specials\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Washington Monument, page 228, column 2-3. Also contains article on the statue of George Washington in the Boston State House, page 233, column 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeatures an engraving and article about Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article and images of public buildings in Washington, DC, pages 152-153.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains eulogy of George Washington reprinted from the London Courier, page 192, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article regarding the raising of funds by the Mount Vernon Aid Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on \"The Late G. W. P. Custis\" on page 684.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on a visit to Mount Vernon, page 420-421.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"The Purchase of Mount Vernon\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the city of Washington regarding architecture and growth, page 785. Also contains image entitled, \"Assembling of Congress, Hall of Representatives, Washington City, December 3, 1860,\" page 793.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Pictures from the Life of George Washington, February 22 1732\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages 279-280 only. Contains image of the \"Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, October 19, 1781.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ep. 172 - Engraving of Washington, Lincoln, and Grant. p. 181 - Engraving of General and Lady Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Revolutionary War regarding the movements of Lord Percy, General Howe, and George Washington, page 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's first inauguration ball, page 1, column 1. Also contains article on Martha Washington's character, page 1, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Getting home from Virginia\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a call out for contributions to the Mount Vernon fund, page 3, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains excerpts on George Washington and the Revolutionary War taken from \"Personal Recollections of the American Revolution,\" edited by Sidney Barclay and published by Rudd and Carleton, page 4, column 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains several reminiscenses of George Washington, reprinted from Arthur's Home Gazette, page 4, column 3-4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Sacred to the Memory of Washington\" on funeral procession in Boston, page 3, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the proclamation for the end of the Revolutionary War\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Washington's Will of Emancipation\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract of a letter from Charlestown dated October 2 regarding George Washington's horse falling into a river, page 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract of letter dated April 22 regarding George Washington's arrival in Philadelphia prior to his inauguration, page 542.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract of a letter dated June 6 regarding an entertainment held June 4 by George Washington, page 20.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains speech of George Washington delivered December 8, 1790 to Congress, page 65-68. Also contains extract of a letter dated November 28, 1790 regarding trade, page 71-72.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains proclamation by George Washington regarding the United States' position on the war with France, page 537.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains address by John Adams to the Senate on George Washington's acceptance of appointment to Commander in Chief, page 198. Also contains list of other appointment including Major and Brigadier Generals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Washington Monument, page 1, column 7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a previously published interview with George Washington, page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letter from John Augustine Washington to \"A Southern Matron\" regarding the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of George Washington making appointments to government offices, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract from Ann Pamela Cunningham's address to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 1, column 1. Also contains commentary on Washington's Farewell Address, page 2, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on Washington Irving meeting George Washington, page 1, column 7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Union losing Mount Vernon as a result of Virginia's seceding, page 2, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains satirical sketch of Washington City reprinted from the Atlantic Monthly, page 1, column 7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains commentary on Virginia seceding from the Union, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the capture of Yorktown and reflects on Lord Cornwallis' surrender in 1781, page 1, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article by George Alfred Townsend on George Washington's election, reprinted from the Chicago Tribune, page 1, column 7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's election, page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Washington Monument, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Mail \u0026amp; Express Souvenir of George Washington and of the Centennial Celebration of His Inauguration, April 29, 30, 1889.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on memoir, \"The Early Life of Washington; designed for the instruction and amusement of the young. By a Friend of Youth,\" page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on mementoes of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, pae 2, column 4-5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's Camp Chest, page 2, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the sale of George Washington artifacts in London, page 2, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper includes accounts of the debates in the House of Burgesses on the growing conflict with France and the news of George Washington marching to negotiate with the French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the newspaper contains a runaway slave notice published by George Washington for 4 slaves, Peros, Jack, Neptune, and Cupid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the address of the ministers, churchwardens, and vestrymen of the German Lutheran Congregation in and near the city of Philadelphia to the President and George Washington's reply, page 1, columns 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the \"Sixth Act of Congress\" and \"Seventh Act of Congress\" (page 1), as well as Washington's response to an \"Address of the Bishops, Clergy, and Laity of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the States of New York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina\" (page 3).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the death of Benjamin Franklin. Mentions Franklin leaving a cane to George Washington [page 63, column 1-2].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains excerpt from Watson's \"Men and Times of the Revolution\" on George Washington and his family, page 108, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on Mount Vernon and George Washington's tomb, along with image of Mount Vernon, page 57, column 2-4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on and images of Mount Vernon and George Washington's tomb, page 65, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains advertisement for a proposal to publish a history of the American Revolution by Paul Allen, page 4, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Judge Washington, a partial defense of Bushrod's sale of slaves\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Celebrations of the 4 of July at Mount Vernon\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"George Washington\" letter by William Thornton about the character of George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"A Piece of Mount Vernon History\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"The Birthplace of Washington\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains articles \"Prospectus of the National Monument\" and \"How Washington Was Made Commander in Chief\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Mount Vernon and Washington\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains reprinted letter from the Newburgh Gazette by Benjamin Eaton, one of the Life Guards of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ep. 3 - an account of the proceedings of St. John's Masonic Lodge in Newark on February 22 in honor of George Washington. p. 4 - an advertisement for an original painting in memory of George Washington on exhibit, and an advertisement for the publication of a funeral sermon on the death of George Washington by Alexander Macwhotter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains reprint of letter from George Washington to President John Adams, 25 September 1798\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Washington and Jefferson\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains articles \"Letters to President John Adams\" and \"Washington's Evidence\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains obituary for Martha Washington, page 3, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Monument to Washington\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains an ode to George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Death of Judge Washington and Mount Veron\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains George Washington's whiskey proclamation (page 4) and a letter from Captain Rogers to Henry Lee about \"Indian Massacre of White Settlers\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract of a letter by Rev. Dr. Ashbel Greens about George Washington's dining habits, page 1, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages 1 and 2 contain the official announcement the report from the Constitutional Convention has been received and adopted. Calls for states to hold proceedings to ratify it. Other articles supporting the adoption of the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ep. 3 - President Washington's addresses to the two Houses of Congress in the Representatives Chamber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letter from George Washington to Martha Washington, Philadelphia, June 18th, 1775, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's character, reprinted from the British Annual Register, page 1, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Mount Vernon for sale\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the inauguration of Clark Mills' equestrian statue of George Washington, page 1, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on a Congressman's visit to Mount Vernon, page 3, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the publication of \"Mount Vernon and Its Association\" by W. A. Townsend, page 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Washington Monument, page 4, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains facsimile of a Masonic letter of George Washington, page 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's \"spark of celestial fire\" maxim, page 7, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"The Mount Vernon Papers, By Edward Everett\" no. twenty-four, page 5, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"The Washington Papers, By Edward Everett...No. Twenty-six. Washington's Southern Tour Concluded,\" page 5, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on \"The Youth of Washington\" and Greenway Court, page 7, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote told by J. Fennimore Cooper regarding incident at Brandywine in which George Washington's life was supposedly spared by Major Ferguson, page 327, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains reportedly true story of George Washington as a lost traveler, page 70, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains humorous anecdote of George Washington and General Lee, page 224, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on portraits of presidents at the National Portrait Gallery, page 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on a veteran officer's visit to Mount Vernon, page 277, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a plea for funding for the Washington Monument, page 271, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal and facsimile.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Washington's Relics\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"A Funeral Oration in Honor of the Memory of George Washington, Late General of the Armies of the United States, Prepared and delivered at the request of Congress, at the German Lutheran Church, on Thursday, the 25th of December, by Major General Henry Lee, on of the Representatives from the State of Virginia,\" page 1, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"The Will of Gen. George Washington. In the Name of God, Amen,\" page 1, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains resolution of Virginia legislature to put inscription on statue of George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Lafayette at the Tomb of Washington\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains obituary of Bushrod Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Ladies' Association and a festival at Mount Vernon, page 4, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article reprinted from the Washington Star on the transference of Mount Vernon to the Ladies' Association, page 8, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"The purchase of Mount Vernon\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Buying Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Association\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublished letter from George Washington to Lord Viscount Richard Howe negotiating the exchange of prisoners [page 421, column 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a printing of George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation, given October 3, 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains address of the Committee of the United Baptist Churches in Virginia, assembled in the city of Richmond, August 8, 1789, and George Washington's response, p. 3 col. 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaind letter from George Washington to Mr. Rumney, 1784 July 5, page 2, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Washington Monument, page 4, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains an obituary about Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association paying $158,333 to date for the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Mount Vernon Musical and Dramatic Fund, page 2, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on concerts at Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Legislature of California contibuting $1,000 to the Mount Verno Ladies' Association, page 2, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains list of Lady Managers of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's English heritage, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains update on payments made by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association towards the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters from George Washington to Major-General Sullivan, page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article by J.H.[?]. on a recent visit to Mount Vernon. Mentions West Ford and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 1, column 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains update on payments made by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association for the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on upcoming editions of the \"Illustrated News of the World\" which will contain a history of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letter reprinted from the Evening Transcript written by a visitor to Mount Vernon, page 2, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the authorship of George Washington's farewell address, page 1, column 5\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on Thomas Paine, page 1, column 5. Also contains article on George Washington's Farewell Address, page 2, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains review of Edward Everett's book, \"Life of Washington,\" page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on Fredericksburg and its battle fields, page 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerman-language newspaper with article mourning the death of George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on John Augustine Washington's proposal to sell Mount Vernon to the Ladies of Virginia, page 3, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association regarding the raising of funds and appointment of Lady Managers, page 2, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Mount Vernon fund, page 3, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the nearly completed purhase of Mount Vernon by \"the ladies of America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Washington Monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"Letter from Grant Thorburn--Anecdote of General Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on repairs made to George Washington's tomb, page 3, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Washington's Birthday\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObituary of William Augustine Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article about proposed equestrian statue of George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains correspondence between the Trustees of the School at Germantown and George Washington, page 1, column 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes marriage notice of Noblet Herbert to Mary Lee Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of George Washington by H. T. Tuckorman, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article about George Washington on slavery, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Washington Monument, page 2, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on Simon, a former slave of George Washington, page 1, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of George Washington's traits, Gilbert Stuart, and Washington's slave Sam, page 2, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's last vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of George Washington's exercise habits as told by Primas Hall, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains contains small article on John Augustine Washington's income through Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract from \"Men and Times of the Revolution\" by Elkanah Watson, page 4, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdotes of George Washington from Washington Irving's \"Life of George Washington,\" page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article relating anecdote of Martha Washington rebuking George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains transcribed letter to George Washington from the Marquis de la Fayette, August 1784, page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of George Washinton related by Theodore Parker regarding \"colored soldiers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of Martha Washington's visit to Trenton on 28 December 1770, page 1, column 7. Also contains letter from Louisa Ingersoll Grennough, Vice Regent for Massachusetts, calling for funds for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 2, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains announcement for a concert for the Mount Vernon Fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Putnam Phalanx of Hartford attempting to replicate George Washington's uniform.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains announcement that $100,000 has been paid toward tbe purchase of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains announcement that the Salem Independent Cadets contributed to the Mount Vernon Fund, page 2 column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains personal reflection on George Washington's death, page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of George Washington and Colonel Seth Warner, page 1, column 4-5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's domestic life, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a reportedly true story of George Washington's generosity, page 1, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the abuse of George Washington by an editor of the Philadelphia Aurora, page 2, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains correspondence of George Washington, dated September 26, 1783, entitled \"Another of Washington's Life Guards No More,\" page 1, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains artilce on George Washington's residence in New York, page 1, column 6-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of George Washington asking a boy to procure a newspaper, page 1, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains funeral discourse for Silas Higgins in which George Washington is mentioned, page 1, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of George Washington by Mr. Boylston of the Amherst Cabinet, page 2, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington receiving the title of Mareschal de France, page 2, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains history of a former slave of George Washington named Jerry, reprinted from the Selma Sentinel, page 1, column 7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the Washington Monument, page 2, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains story reprinted from the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel of a slave woman donating one dollar towards the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the financial statement of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Assocation, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains anecdote of George Washington making appointments to government offices, page 2, column 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article stating that the ladies association had not yet taken possession of Mount Vernon despite its being paid for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the printed will of Mary Ball Washington, page 2, column 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"The Unexpected Friend: A True Story of George Washington,\" page 1, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Birthday of Washington\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's first public act and the Battle of the Monongahela, page 125, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington at Braddock's defeat, page 144, colum 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains account of personal encounters with George Washington taken from [Luther A.?]Ingersoll's History, page 113, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on improvements in the City of Washington, page 1, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract from \"Washington's Political Legacies\" published by Russell and West, 1800, regarding George Washington's wealth, page 332, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains reminiscence of George Washington after the revolution, page 542, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extracts from the \"Life of George Washington\" by J. T. Headley, page 171, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains genealogy of Corbin family which mentions John Washington, great-grandfather o f George Washington, page 195, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains corrections to the Corbin family genealogy, page 235, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract from the \"Custis' Recollections and Private Memoirs of the Life and Character of Washington\" on Father Jack and Tom Davis, a fisherman and a hunter respectively at Mount Vernon, page 341, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a history as told by William Bancroft, a soldier employed by George Washington in a secret service, page 365, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on celebrations in Paris for George Washington's birthday, page 76, column 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the \"Ancient Families of Virginia\" in which the Washingtons are mentioned, page 99, column 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract from \"Life of George Washington\" by Washington Irving, page 208, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract on George Washington's equipage and horse Leonidas, page 331, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract from Washington Irving's \"The Life of Washington\" on life at Mount Vernon and George Washinton's love of hunting, page 339, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains appendix to \"Recollections and Private Memoirs of Washington\" by George Washington Parke Custis regarding the portraits of George Washington, page 545, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article by Bishop Meade on the poor state of the Washington family vault, page 80, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the families of Virginia, including the Dandridges and Washingtons, page 411, column 2. Also contains transcribed letter from Horace Ransdall to George Washington, January 20, 1781, page 412, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains death announcement for Mary Ball Washington, page 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains George Washington's address to Congress delivered December 5, 1793, page 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains false report of George Washington's assassination, page 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains George Washington's address to Congress delivered December 3, 1794, page 3-4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article reprinted from The New York Journal about creating a coin with image of George Washington on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribe's Lafayette's visit to Boston\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains extract from a letter regarding George Washington's legacy and the freeing of his slaves, page 2, column 4. Also contains articles on the funeral honors given to George Washington at Oxford and Providence,as well as an announcement of a Masonic funeral procession, page 3, column 2-4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article, \"Washington's Portrait, Drawn by the Pencil of an Artist,\" page 1, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains an act of Congress for laying a duty on imported goods, page 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's rejection of the title of \"HIghness,\" page 2. Also contains list of appointments for departments of the Executive Power, page 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains an examination of a review on Judge Marshall's \"Life of Washington,\" page 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"An Oration Delivered Before the Washington Benevolent Society of Pennsylvania...by John Morin Scott, Esq.,\" page 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains reprinted article from the Gazette of the United States on 29 April 1789 regarding George Washington's reception in Philadelphia while he was travelling to New York, page 1, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains George Washington's response to an address made by the Magistrates of Philadelphia, 30 December 1778, page 1, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains transcribed letter from George Washington to Madame de la Fayette, 31 January 1793, reprinted from the New York American, page 4, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains articles on the death of Judge Bushrod Washington, page 1, column 4 and page 4, column 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article \"Baron Renfrew at the Tomb of Washington\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on George Washington's last vote, page 3, column 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions General Washington's arrival in Philadelphia from New York on May 23 [page 6, column 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObituary of Anna Maria Washington Tucker\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on the gifting of George Washington's gorget by Martha Parke Custis Peter to the Washington Benevolent Society, page 2, column 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains opinion piece on the French revolution, reprinted from the Baltimore Federal Gazette, in which several of George Washington's letters are quoted and fully transcribed, page 2, column 1-2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains \"The Last Moments of Washington\" by John Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains article on Augustine Washington's 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At the time of the removal evidence was found of a remarkable state of preservation. \"The high pale brow wore a calm and serene expression; and the lips, pressed still together, had a grave and solemn smile, such as they doubtless wore when the first President gave up his blameless mortal life, for an immortal existence.\" p 2 col 2, 3","Contains advertisement on page 3 column 5 for \"Great National Lottery. $300,000 in prizes! ... for the benefit of the Mount Vernon Association\" to purchase the Mount Vernon estate. Purchase of a lotto ticket comes with a Certificate of Membership of the Mount Vernon Association, to be displayed at the mansion along with the amount contributed to the cause. Copies of Fanoli's engraving of \"Washington the Statesman\" and a copy of Leutze's painting \"Washington Crossing the Delaware\" are offered to those who purchasing 25 and 50 tickets, respectively.","Contains advertisement (page one, column 3) for a book of music composed to honor the death of George Washington","Contains article \"Washington and the Fairfaxes of Virginia,\" passages from a lecture recently delivered by George A. Ward, esq., entitled \"Washington's early associates and patrons, the Fairfaxes, and their influence in the formation of his character.\" p 191 col 2, 3, p 192 col 1","Contains excerpts from Dr. Thacher's military journal of the American Revolution, page 55.","Contains an advertisement by George Washington dated July 11, Mount Vernon, for the proposed division and sale of his half acre lot at Prince and Pitt Street, Alexandria.","Contains a notice that the steamer Baltimore passes Fort Washington and Mount Vernon daily, as well as a notice of the sale of a farm near the Fauquier and Prince William county line by T. M. Washington.","Contains article on George Washington's snuff box, page 4, column 1.","p. 1-2 - General Washington's official letters. (continued.)","\"Washington Defamed by Federalists,\" A defense of certain writings of George Washington by a Republican, against evidence presented in a Federalists paper, The Aurora, that Washington was hostile to Republicanism.","Contains depictions of relics of the Revolutionary War.","Contains reprinted article \"'Tomb of Washington,' and Judge Washington\" from the National Journal regarding a letter from Bushrod Washington to Messrs. Snowden and Thornton about visitors arriving at Mount Vernon by steamboat.","Contains article on the sale of Mount Vernon by John Augustine Washington and the condition that George Washington's body shall forever remain at Mount Vernon.","Contains article on the authorship of George Washington's Farewell Address, page 1, column 3.","Contains article on George Washington's farewell to his army, reprinted from the New York Sunday Times, page 1, column 5.","Contains account of Lajos Kossuth's visit to Mount Vernon and George Washington's grave.","Contains article on plans to purchase Mount Vernon, page 2, column 2.","Contains article on the returning of the original copy of George Washington's commission as Commander in Chief which had been loaned to the Jersey Continentallers, page 2, column 1.","Includes printed letter dated March 18 from Bushrod Washington to Governor of Virginia regarding the remains of George Washington. Page 404.","Contains article on constructing the Capitol building and money spent, page 5, column 1.","Newspaper ad by George Washington advertising the rental of 4 Mt. Vernon farms--not including Mansion House Farm. Detailed descriptions, are included. Also lists for sale lands on the Ohio River, on the Miami, and in Kentucky. Deals with decisions Washington was making regarding establishment of a source of income for himself, the management of farms, and to find a solution to the burdens of his slave ownership.","Contains an early printing of Washington's farewell address.","Contains announcement of George Wahington's death, page 3, column 1.","Multiple entries on the death of George Washington, inlcuding \"Continuation of Minutes, of Funereal Solemnities, in Honor of the Sainted George Washington,\" page 1, column 2.","Contains \"Continuation of Minutes of Funereal Solemnities in Honor of the Sainted Washington,\" page 1, column 4.","Contains article \"Funeral Procession, as a Tribute to the memory of Gen. George Washington,\" page 3, column 1.","Contains request, reprinted from the Centinel, for all printers in the Northern States to send copies of Washington sermons, orations, and poems to the colleges in New England and to the Historical Society of Massachusetts, page 3, column 3. Also contains announcement that a figure of George Washington will appear in a Temple of Fame at the Museum, page 4, column 2.","Contains address from the General Assembly of the First Presbyterian Church to the President, and George Washington's response, page 2, column 2-3.","Contains article on the grooming of George Washington's horses.","Contains article on George Washington's \"110 Rules of Civilty and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation,\" page 1, column 5.","Contains article on George Washington's etiquette, page 3, column 4.","Contains article about a new United States flag being flown at Mount Vernon, page 2, cloumn 2.","P.2 col. 4: Account of the celebrations of George Washington's birthday at Fredricktown and other places.P.2 col. 5: An Ode to the President's Birthday is printed.","News of a horse race won by Mr. L. Washington's mare. (Lund Washington ?).","Description of farms in detail, signed by George Washington.","Wedding notice, 20th of March. Thomas Law, youngest son of the late Bishop of Carlisle to Miss [Eliza] Custis, Grand daughter of the Lady of the President of the United States. Ceremony took place at the seat of David Stewart, Esq.","The German Luthern Congregation will have their pulpit and altars draped in memory of George Washington until Easter. All pages have a heavy black mourning border.","Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser [Number 1767, April 3, 1800] includes a character description of Washington from a London newspaper, The Courier featured on page 3, column 3-4. Says Washington was 68 when he died. Also gives his height as 5 feet 11 inches. An advertisement for artist Edward Savage's 'A New Exhibition, Gallery of Paintings..' is found on page 2, column 1. A portion of pages 3-4 has been clipped.","Contains article on George Washington's campaign in New Jersey, page 3, column 2.","Contains article on the dedication of a monument to Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, page 2, column 2.","Contains article on George Washington's athletic record, reprinted from the New York Sunday Advertiser, page 3, column 4.","Contains article on the soon to be published biography of George Washington by William Spohn Baker, page 3, column 3.","Contains article on the erection of a monument commemorating Washington's birthplace, page 1, column 2.","Contains anecdote of a fight between George Washington and Mr. Payne, page 1, column 6.","Contains article on the Battle of Long Island, page 1.","Contains various articles and announcements regarding George Washington's death including the President's Message of John Adams to the Senate and HOuse of Representatives communicating a letter by Tobias Lear.","Contains testimonials of the deceased George Washington as well as articles on funeral processions and a National Tribute.","Contains announcement for the publication of music composed on the death of George Washington, page 1, column 3. Also contains article on funeral honors paid by the troops at Oxford, page 3, column 2.","Contains several articles on funeral honors paid to George Washington.","Contains biographical sketch of George Washington, page 1, column 2, and commentary on Washington's will, page 3, column 1.","Contains correspondence to and from George Washington regarding the capture of Major John Andre, September 1780, page 1, column 1. Also contains article on state sovereignty and includes quotes from founding fathers including Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Samuel Adams, page 2, column 1.","Contains article reprinted from The Westchester Times on a letter wrritten by John Hancock, 8 July 1776, page 2, column 1.","Contains transcribed letter from George Washington to General Wayne, 10 July 1779, page 1, column 3.","Contains the address from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to the President and George Washington's reply, page 3, columns 1-2.","Contains a commemoration of the Fourth of July with a note that Washington has recovered from his recent illness, page 3, column 3. Also contains the address of the ministers and elders of the German Reformed Congregations to the president and George Washington's reply on page 4, columns 2-3.","Contains letter from George Washington to the Principal and faculty of Washington College regarding the \"happy termination of our glorious struggle for the establishment of the Right of Man.\" Also contains extract from the Essex Journal regarding George Washington's farm and his \"experiments for the improvemnet of agriculture.\"","Contains an address from the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church to the Preisdent and Washington's reply on page 3, columns 1-2.","Contains the 17 articles of amendment to the Constitution ratified by Congress on page 2, columns 1-2.","Contains obituary for Mary Washington, page 171, column 2.","Copy of newspaper signed by publisher Isaiah Thomas of Worcester with annotations. Contains George Washington's Thanksgiving proclamation.","Contains notice of Washington's unanimous election as President, with John Adams as Vice President, on page 2, column 2. Contains address of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and George Washington's response, p. 4 col. 2-3.","Contains the address of the Congregational ministers of the city of New-Haven to the President and George Washington's response, page 3, columns 1-2.","Contains the address of the synod of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America to the President and George Washington's reply, beginning on page 1, column 3.","Contains an account of the positive reception of George Washington's Thanksgiving proclamation, page 3, column 2.","Contains extracts of the address of the first Presbytery of the Eastward to the President and George Washington's reply, page 1, columns 2-3.","Contains printing of Washington's first State of the Union Address.","Contains the address of the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of South-Carolina to George Washington and his reply, page 1, column 2. Also contains the address of the Roman Catholics to the President and George Washington's reply, page 3, columns 1-2.","Contains March 18 address of the General Assembly of Maryland and George Washington's response in which he invokes \"Providence,\" p. 398 col. 3-p. 399 col. 1.","Contains the address by the Society of Free-Quakers from Philadelphia to the President and George Washington's response, page 4, columns 1-2.","Contains address from the Hebrew Congregation of the City of Savannah and George Washington's response, p. 494 col. 2-3","Contains the address of the convention of the Universal Church assembled in Philadelphia to the President and George Washington's reply, page 4, column 1.","Contains article on George Washington's departure from New York in order to visit Mount Vernon, p. 579 col. 2.","Contains the addresses of the citizens and clergy of Newport to the Presdient and George Washington's replies, page 4, columns 2-3.","Contains the address of the Master, Warden, and Brethren of King David's Masonic Lodge in Newport to the President and George Washington's response, page 4, column 2.","Contains address of the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island and George Washington's response, p. 596 col. 2-3.","Contains a proclamation of President George Washington in response to a violoation of treaty between the United States and the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw nations, p. 598 col. 2-3.","Contains George Washington's proclamation on the permanent location of the United States government in Maryland and Virginia.","Contains letter from George Washington to John Edie dated August 31, 1795 regarding \"resolutions of the inhabitants of the Borough of York and its vicinity, relative to the treaty lately negotiated between the United States and Great Britain.\" Page 3, column 4.","Contains announcement of the death of George Washington, page 3, column 4","Contains announcements that, in consequence of George Washington's death, Mrs. Adams' Drawing Room is deferred to the 27th (page 3, column 1), and the theatre has been suspended (page 3, column 4).","Contains public letter from the Navy Department on the death of George Washington, page 3, column 1.","Contains several articles on the death of George Washington including an announcement that Senate members shall wear black, an address from the House of Representatives, and a notice of when Washington's remains were to be interred, page 3.","Contains proposals for publishing \"an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington\" by Joseph Scott, as well as a publication of the resolutions of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati regarding Washington's death, page 3.","Contains letter to Rev. Mr. Austin regarding his sermon on George Washington, page 3, column 3.","Contains \"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington\" by Joseph Scott, page 3, column 5.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5. Also contains \"Funeral Oration of the Death of General Washington...\" by Major General Henry Lee, page 2, column 4.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5.","Contains advertisement for publication of \"A Funeral Oration, on the Death of General Washington...\" by Major General Lee, page 3, column 4.","Contains letter from Martha Washington to the President of the United States [John Adams], 1799 December 31, page 3, column 2.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5. Also contain advertisement for \"A Funeral Oration, on the Death of General Washington...by Major General Lee,\" page 2, column 3.","\"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington... By Joseph Scott,\" page 1, column 5. Also contains resolutions of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati regarding the death of George Washington, page 3, column 2.","Contains advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington, and a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, page 3, column 5.","Contains advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington, and a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, page 2, column 4.","Contains \"Proposals for Publishing an History of the Life of the Illustrious George Washington...by Joseph Scott,\" advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington and a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, and resolutions of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati.","Contains advertisements for a published likeness of George Washington, a \"super edition\" of Washington's farewell address, and a history of the life of George Washington.","Contains opinion piece on the memory of George Washington and literature written after his death, page 3, column 1.","Contains \"Tribute to the Memory of Gen. George Washington, among our Citizens abroad,\" page 3, column 4.","Contains extract of a letter from Burlington, NJ regarding the death of George Washington, page 2, column 5.","Contains advertisement for the publication of \"Eulogium on the character of General Washington...\" by Major William Jackson, page 3, column 3.","Contains article on April 22nd funeral ceremony in honor of George Washington, page 3, column 3.","Published in the Netherlands. Issues include information on the French and Indian War and early mentions of George Washington.","Contains article on the Revolutionary War including reports on George Washington's army, page 1. Also contains article on and copy of letter from Sir Henry Clinton to George Washington on the appointment of Commissioners, page 3.","Contains printed letter dated May 14 on the Continental troops, page 2.","Contains resolution by Congress on an embargo on all vessels in ports of the United States, page 4.","Contains George Washington's sixth annual address to Congress, page 2-3.","Contains proclamation by General Lee regarding the Whiskey Rebellion, page 2.","Contains article an address of thanks to George Washington prepared by the Legislature of Virginia, page 2. Also contains false report on the results of the presidential election, page 4.","Contains account of George Washington's retirement, page 3.","No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Foreign and Domestic Specials","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 228, column 2-3. Also contains article on the statue of George Washington in the Boston State House, page 233, column 1-2.","Features an engraving and article about Mount Vernon.","Contains article and images of public buildings in Washington, DC, pages 152-153.","Contains eulogy of George Washington reprinted from the London Courier, page 192, column 3.","Contains article regarding the raising of funds by the Mount Vernon Aid Society.","Contains article on \"The Late G. W. P. Custis\" on page 684.","Contains article on a visit to Mount Vernon, page 420-421.","Contains article \"The Purchase of Mount Vernon\"","Contains article on the city of Washington regarding architecture and growth, page 785. Also contains image entitled, \"Assembling of Congress, Hall of Representatives, Washington City, December 3, 1860,\" page 793.","Contains article \"Pictures from the Life of George Washington, February 22 1732\"","Pages 279-280 only. Contains image of the \"Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, October 19, 1781.\"","p. 172 - Engraving of Washington, Lincoln, and Grant. p. 181 - Engraving of General and Lady Washington.","Contains article on the Revolutionary War regarding the movements of Lord Percy, General Howe, and George Washington, page 4.","Contains article on George Washington's first inauguration ball, page 1, column 1. Also contains article on Martha Washington's character, page 1, column 2.","Contains article \"Getting home from Virginia\"","Contains a call out for contributions to the Mount Vernon fund, page 3, column 3.","Contains excerpts on George Washington and the Revolutionary War taken from \"Personal Recollections of the American Revolution,\" edited by Sidney Barclay and published by Rudd and Carleton, page 4, column 1-2.","Contains several reminiscenses of George Washington, reprinted from Arthur's Home Gazette, page 4, column 3-4.","Contains article \"Sacred to the Memory of Washington\" on funeral procession in Boston, page 3, column 1.","Contains the proclamation for the end of the Revolutionary War","Contains article \"Washington's Will of Emancipation\"","Contains extract of a letter from Charlestown dated October 2 regarding George Washington's horse falling into a river, page 14.","Contains extract of letter dated April 22 regarding George Washington's arrival in Philadelphia prior to his inauguration, page 542.","Contains extract of a letter dated June 6 regarding an entertainment held June 4 by George Washington, page 20.","Contains speech of George Washington delivered December 8, 1790 to Congress, page 65-68. Also contains extract of a letter dated November 28, 1790 regarding trade, page 71-72.","Contains proclamation by George Washington regarding the United States' position on the war with France, page 537.","Contains address by John Adams to the Senate on George Washington's acceptance of appointment to Commander in Chief, page 198. Also contains list of other appointment including Major and Brigadier Generals.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 1, column 7.","Contains a previously published interview with George Washington, page 1, column 5.","Contains letter from John Augustine Washington to \"A Southern Matron\" regarding the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.","Contains anecdote of George Washington making appointments to government offices, page 1, column 6.","Contains extract from Ann Pamela Cunningham's address to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 1, column 1. Also contains commentary on Washington's Farewell Address, page 2, column 1.","Contains article on Washington Irving meeting George Washington, page 1, column 7.","Contains article on the Union losing Mount Vernon as a result of Virginia's seceding, page 2, column 2.","Contains satirical sketch of Washington City reprinted from the Atlantic Monthly, page 1, column 7.","Contains commentary on Virginia seceding from the Union, page 1, column 6.","Contains article on the capture of Yorktown and reflects on Lord Cornwallis' surrender in 1781, page 1, column 4.","Contains article by George Alfred Townsend on George Washington's election, reprinted from the Chicago Tribune, page 1, column 7.","Contains article on George Washington's election, page 1, column 5.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 1, column 6.","The Mail \u0026 Express Souvenir of George Washington and of the Centennial Celebration of His Inauguration, April 29, 30, 1889.","Contains article on memoir, \"The Early Life of Washington; designed for the instruction and amusement of the young. By a Friend of Youth,\" page 2, column 4.","Contains article on mementoes of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, pae 2, column 4-5.","Contains article on George Washington's Camp Chest, page 2, column 2.","Contains article on the sale of George Washington artifacts in London, page 2, column 3.","Newspaper includes accounts of the debates in the House of Burgesses on the growing conflict with France and the news of George Washington marching to negotiate with the French.","This edition of the newspaper contains a runaway slave notice published by George Washington for 4 slaves, Peros, Jack, Neptune, and Cupid.","Contains the address of the ministers, churchwardens, and vestrymen of the German Lutheran Congregation in and near the city of Philadelphia to the President and George Washington's reply, page 1, columns 1-2.","Contains the \"Sixth Act of Congress\" and \"Seventh Act of Congress\" (page 1), as well as Washington's response to an \"Address of the Bishops, Clergy, and Laity of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the States of New York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina\" (page 3).","Contains article on the death of Benjamin Franklin. Mentions Franklin leaving a cane to George Washington [page 63, column 1-2].","Contains excerpt from Watson's \"Men and Times of the Revolution\" on George Washington and his family, page 108, column 3.","Contains article on Mount Vernon and George Washington's tomb, along with image of Mount Vernon, page 57, column 2-4.","Contains article on and images of Mount Vernon and George Washington's tomb, page 65, column 2.","Contains advertisement for a proposal to publish a history of the American Revolution by Paul Allen, page 4, column 5.","Contains article \"Judge Washington, a partial defense of Bushrod's sale of slaves\"","Contains article \"Celebrations of the 4 of July at Mount Vernon\"","Contains \"George Washington\" letter by William Thornton about the character of George Washington","Contains article \"A Piece of Mount Vernon History\"","Contains article \"The Birthplace of Washington\"","Contains articles \"Prospectus of the National Monument\" and \"How Washington Was Made Commander in Chief\"","Contains article \"Mount Vernon and Washington\"","Contains reprinted letter from the Newburgh Gazette by Benjamin Eaton, one of the Life Guards of George Washington.","p. 3 - an account of the proceedings of St. John's Masonic Lodge in Newark on February 22 in honor of George Washington. p. 4 - an advertisement for an original painting in memory of George Washington on exhibit, and an advertisement for the publication of a funeral sermon on the death of George Washington by Alexander Macwhotter.","Contains reprint of letter from George Washington to President John Adams, 25 September 1798","Contains article \"Washington and Jefferson\"","Contains articles \"Letters to President John Adams\" and \"Washington's Evidence\"","Contains obituary for Martha Washington, page 3, column 1.","Contains article \"Monument to Washington\"","Contains an ode to George Washington","Contains article \"Death of Judge Washington and Mount Veron\"","Contains George Washington's whiskey proclamation (page 4) and a letter from Captain Rogers to Henry Lee about \"Indian Massacre of White Settlers\"","Contains extract of a letter by Rev. Dr. Ashbel Greens about George Washington's dining habits, page 1, column 4.","Pages 1 and 2 contain the official announcement the report from the Constitutional Convention has been received and adopted. Calls for states to hold proceedings to ratify it. Other articles supporting the adoption of the Constitution.","p. 3 - President Washington's addresses to the two Houses of Congress in the Representatives Chamber.","Contains letter from George Washington to Martha Washington, Philadelphia, June 18th, 1775, page 2, column 4.","Contains article on George Washington's character, reprinted from the British Annual Register, page 1, column 3.","Contains article \"Mount Vernon for sale\"","Contains article on the inauguration of Clark Mills' equestrian statue of George Washington, page 1, column 1.","Contains article on a Congressman's visit to Mount Vernon, page 3, column 3.","Contains article on the publication of \"Mount Vernon and Its Association\" by W. A. Townsend, page 5.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 4, column 4.","Contains facsimile of a Masonic letter of George Washington, page 5.","Contains article on George Washington's \"spark of celestial fire\" maxim, page 7, column 4.","Contains \"The Mount Vernon Papers, By Edward Everett\" no. twenty-four, page 5, column 1.","Contains \"The Washington Papers, By Edward Everett...No. Twenty-six. Washington's Southern Tour Concluded,\" page 5, column 1.","Contains article on \"The Youth of Washington\" and Greenway Court, page 7, column 3.","Contains anecdote told by J. Fennimore Cooper regarding incident at Brandywine in which George Washington's life was supposedly spared by Major Ferguson, page 327, column 2.","Contains reportedly true story of George Washington as a lost traveler, page 70, column 1.","Contains humorous anecdote of George Washington and General Lee, page 224, column 1.","Contains article on portraits of presidents at the National Portrait Gallery, page 1-2.","Contains article on a veteran officer's visit to Mount Vernon, page 277, column 2.","Contains a plea for funding for the Washington Monument, page 271, column 2.","Original and facsimile.","Contains article \"Washington's Relics\"","Contains \"A Funeral Oration in Honor of the Memory of George Washington, Late General of the Armies of the United States, Prepared and delivered at the request of Congress, at the German Lutheran Church, on Thursday, the 25th of December, by Major General Henry Lee, on of the Representatives from the State of Virginia,\" page 1, column 3.","Contains \"The Will of Gen. George Washington. In the Name of God, Amen,\" page 1, column 1.","Contains resolution of Virginia legislature to put inscription on statue of George Washington","Contains article \"Lafayette at the Tomb of Washington\"","Contains obituary of Bushrod Washington","Contains article on the Ladies' Association and a festival at Mount Vernon, page 4, column 4.","Contains article reprinted from the Washington Star on the transference of Mount Vernon to the Ladies' Association, page 8, column 2.","Contains article \"The purchase of Mount Vernon\"","Contains article \"Buying Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Association\"","Published letter from George Washington to Lord Viscount Richard Howe negotiating the exchange of prisoners [page 421, column 1].","Includes a printing of George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation, given October 3, 1789.","Contains address of the Committee of the United Baptist Churches in Virginia, assembled in the city of Richmond, August 8, 1789, and George Washington's response, p. 3 col. 1-2.","Containd letter from George Washington to Mr. Rumney, 1784 July 5, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 4, column 2.","Contains an obituary about Martha Washington.","Contains article on the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association paying $158,333 to date for the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 1.","Contains article on the Mount Vernon Musical and Dramatic Fund, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on concerts at Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.","Contains article on the Legislature of California contibuting $1,000 to the Mount Verno Ladies' Association, page 2, column 2.","Contains list of Lady Managers of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 2, column 4.","Contains article on George Washington's English heritage, page 1, column 6.","Contains update on payments made by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association towards the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 1.","Contains letters from George Washington to Major-General Sullivan, page 1, column 5.","Contains article by J.H.[?]. on a recent visit to Mount Vernon. Mentions West Ford and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 1, column 8.","Contains update on payments made by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association for the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.","Contains article on upcoming editions of the \"Illustrated News of the World\" which will contain a history of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 5.","Contains letter reprinted from the Evening Transcript written by a visitor to Mount Vernon, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on the authorship of George Washington's farewell address, page 1, column 5","Contains article on Thomas Paine, page 1, column 5. Also contains article on George Washington's Farewell Address, page 2, column 3.","Contains review of Edward Everett's book, \"Life of Washington,\" page 1, column 5.","Contains article on Fredericksburg and its battle fields, page 1.","German-language newspaper with article mourning the death of George Washington","Contains article on John Augustine Washington's proposal to sell Mount Vernon to the Ladies of Virginia, page 3, column 1.","Contains article on the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association regarding the raising of funds and appointment of Lady Managers, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on the Mount Vernon fund, page 3, column 1.","Contains article on the nearly completed purhase of Mount Vernon by \"the ladies of America.\"","Contains article on the Washington Monument.","Contains \"Letter from Grant Thorburn--Anecdote of General Washington.\"","Contains article on repairs made to George Washington's tomb, page 3, column 1.","Contains article \"Washington's Birthday\"","Obituary of William Augustine Washington","Contains article about proposed equestrian statue of George Washington","Contains correspondence between the Trustees of the School at Germantown and George Washington, page 1, column 2-3.","Includes marriage notice of Noblet Herbert to Mary Lee Washington.","Contains anecdote of George Washington by H. T. Tuckorman, page 1, column 6.","Contains article about George Washington on slavery, page 1, column 6.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on Simon, a former slave of George Washington, page 1, column 4.","Contains anecdote of George Washington's traits, Gilbert Stuart, and Washington's slave Sam, page 2, column 6.","Contains article on George Washington's last vote.","Contains anecdote of George Washington's exercise habits as told by Primas Hall, page 1, column 6.","Contains contains small article on John Augustine Washington's income through Mount Vernon, page 2, column 4.","Contains extract from \"Men and Times of the Revolution\" by Elkanah Watson, page 4, column 1.","Contains anecdotes of George Washington from Washington Irving's \"Life of George Washington,\" page 1, column 6.","Contains article relating anecdote of Martha Washington rebuking George Washington.","Contains transcribed letter to George Washington from the Marquis de la Fayette, August 1784, page 1, column 5.","Contains anecdote of George Washinton related by Theodore Parker regarding \"colored soldiers.\"","Contains anecdote of Martha Washington's visit to Trenton on 28 December 1770, page 1, column 7. Also contains letter from Louisa Ingersoll Grennough, Vice Regent for Massachusetts, calling for funds for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, page 2, column 5.","Contains announcement for a concert for the Mount Vernon Fund.","Contains article on the Putnam Phalanx of Hartford attempting to replicate George Washington's uniform.","Contains announcement that $100,000 has been paid toward tbe purchase of Mount Vernon.","Contains announcement that the Salem Independent Cadets contributed to the Mount Vernon Fund, page 2 column 5.","Contains personal reflection on George Washington's death, page 1, column 5.","Contains anecdote of George Washington and Colonel Seth Warner, page 1, column 4-5.","Contains article on George Washington's domestic life, page 1, column 6.","Contains a reportedly true story of George Washington's generosity, page 1, column 4.","Contains article on the abuse of George Washington by an editor of the Philadelphia Aurora, page 2, column 2.","Contains correspondence of George Washington, dated September 26, 1783, entitled \"Another of Washington's Life Guards No More,\" page 1, column 3.","Contains artilce on George Washington's residence in New York, page 1, column 6-7.","Contains anecdote of George Washington asking a boy to procure a newspaper, page 1, column 6.","Contains funeral discourse for Silas Higgins in which George Washington is mentioned, page 1, column 5.","Contains anecdote of George Washington by Mr. Boylston of the Amherst Cabinet, page 2, column 3.","Contains article on George Washington receiving the title of Mareschal de France, page 2, column 6.","Contains history of a former slave of George Washington named Jerry, reprinted from the Selma Sentinel, page 1, column 7.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 2, column 6.","Contains story reprinted from the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel of a slave woman donating one dollar towards the purchase of Mount Vernon, page 2, column 6.","Contains article on the financial statement of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Assocation, page 2, column 4.","Contains anecdote of George Washington making appointments to government offices, page 2, column 6.","Contains article stating that the ladies association had not yet taken possession of Mount Vernon despite its being paid for.","Contains the printed will of Mary Ball Washington, page 2, column 5.","Contains \"The Unexpected Friend: A True Story of George Washington,\" page 1, column 4.","Contains article \"Birthday of Washington\"","Contains article on George Washington's first public act and the Battle of the Monongahela, page 125, column 1.","Contains article on George Washington at Braddock's defeat, page 144, colum 3.","Contains account of personal encounters with George Washington taken from [Luther A.?]Ingersoll's History, page 113, column 3.","Contains article on improvements in the City of Washington, page 1, column 3.","Contains extract from \"Washington's Political Legacies\" published by Russell and West, 1800, regarding George Washington's wealth, page 332, column 3.","Contains reminiscence of George Washington after the revolution, page 542, column 2.","Contains extracts from the \"Life of George Washington\" by J. T. Headley, page 171, column 3.","Contains genealogy of Corbin family which mentions John Washington, great-grandfather o f George Washington, page 195, column 1.","Contains corrections to the Corbin family genealogy, page 235, column 3.","Contains extract from the \"Custis' Recollections and Private Memoirs of the Life and Character of Washington\" on Father Jack and Tom Davis, a fisherman and a hunter respectively at Mount Vernon, page 341, column 3.","Contains a history as told by William Bancroft, a soldier employed by George Washington in a secret service, page 365, column 1.","Contains article on celebrations in Paris for George Washington's birthday, page 76, column 3.","Contains article on the \"Ancient Families of Virginia\" in which the Washingtons are mentioned, page 99, column 1-2.","Contains extract from \"Life of George Washington\" by Washington Irving, page 208, column 2.","Contains extract on George Washington's equipage and horse Leonidas, page 331, column 2.","Contains extract from Washington Irving's \"The Life of Washington\" on life at Mount Vernon and George Washinton's love of hunting, page 339, column 1.","Contains appendix to \"Recollections and Private Memoirs of Washington\" by George Washington Parke Custis regarding the portraits of George Washington, page 545, column 2.","Contains article by Bishop Meade on the poor state of the Washington family vault, page 80, column 2.","Contains article on the families of Virginia, including the Dandridges and Washingtons, page 411, column 2. Also contains transcribed letter from Horace Ransdall to George Washington, January 20, 1781, page 412, column 1.","Contains death announcement for Mary Ball Washington, page 1.","Contains George Washington's address to Congress delivered December 5, 1793, page 4.","Contains false report of George Washington's assassination, page 2.","Contains George Washington's address to Congress delivered December 3, 1794, page 3-4.","Contains article reprinted from The New York Journal about creating a coin with image of George Washington on it.","Describe's Lafayette's visit to Boston","Contains extract from a letter regarding George Washington's legacy and the freeing of his slaves, page 2, column 4. Also contains articles on the funeral honors given to George Washington at Oxford and Providence,as well as an announcement of a Masonic funeral procession, page 3, column 2-4.","Contains article, \"Washington's Portrait, Drawn by the Pencil of an Artist,\" page 1, column 2.","Contains an act of Congress for laying a duty on imported goods, page 3.","Contains article on George Washington's rejection of the title of \"HIghness,\" page 2. Also contains list of appointments for departments of the Executive Power, page 3.","Contains an examination of a review on Judge Marshall's \"Life of Washington,\" page 1-2.","Contains \"An Oration Delivered Before the Washington Benevolent Society of Pennsylvania...by John Morin Scott, Esq.,\" page 1-2.","Contains reprinted article from the Gazette of the United States on 29 April 1789 regarding George Washington's reception in Philadelphia while he was travelling to New York, page 1, column 1.","Contains George Washington's response to an address made by the Magistrates of Philadelphia, 30 December 1778, page 1, column 4.","Contains transcribed letter from George Washington to Madame de la Fayette, 31 January 1793, reprinted from the New York American, page 4, column 2.","Contains articles on the death of Judge Bushrod Washington, page 1, column 4 and page 4, column 1.","Contains article \"Baron Renfrew at the Tomb of Washington\"","Contains article on George Washington's last vote, page 3, column 2.","Mentions General Washington's arrival in Philadelphia from New York on May 23 [page 6, column 1].","Obituary of Anna Maria Washington Tucker","Contains article on the gifting of George Washington's gorget by Martha Parke Custis Peter to the Washington Benevolent Society, page 2, column 4.","Contains opinion piece on the French revolution, reprinted from the Baltimore Federal Gazette, in which several of George Washington's letters are quoted and fully transcribed, page 2, column 1-2.","Contains \"The Last Moments of Washington\" by John Adams.","Contains article on Augustine Washington's grave, page 2, column 2.","Contains article on the Washington Monument, page 1, column 6.","Contains 23 newspapers with articles on religious freedom."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Society of the Cincinnati","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Claypoole, David C., 1757?-1849","Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831","Mercein, William A., -1850","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Anderson, James, 1745-1807"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Society of the Cincinnati"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Claypoole, David C., 1757?-1849","Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831","Mercein, William A., -1850","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Anderson, James, 1745-1807"],"language_ssim":["English \n.    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The first ledger appears to be expenses organized by specific person or business. The latter two are organized by types of goods, including groceries, tobacco, dry goods, drugs, etc. The orders appear to be crossed out once they were acquired.","There are two other larger ledgers in the series. The smaller of the two appears to document the weekly sales of the store. There are several other receipts and calculations relating to the profit of the store stuck in the pages of the ledger. These loose papers were left there in order to preserve original order and context. The larger of the two ledgers seems to be a system of credit from a store in Johnsonville prior to the existence of Long Family Store in Mt. Clinton, Virginia. Samuel Long was known to have stores in many locations, so it seems prudent to assume it was one of his stores before Mt. Clinton. As with the previous ledger, there are calculations and a few documents of correspondence stuck in between the pages. 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Long \u0026 Sons General Store Records","Rockingham County (Va.) -- History","Virginia -- History, Local","General stores -- Virginia -- Green Mount","General stores -- Virginia -- Mt. Clinton","Merchants -- Virginia -- Green Mount -- Records and correspondence","Merchants -- Virginia -- Mt. Clinton -- Records and correspondence","Postal service -- Virginia -- Mt. Clinton -- Records and correspondence","Postmasters -- Virginia -- Mt. Clinton -- Records and correspondence","Account books -- Sources","Business records -- Sources","Ledgers (account books)","Shipping records","Letters (correspondence)","Bills of sale","Promissory notes","Billheads","Invoices","Business records","Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.","The collection is arranged into six series. Generally, each series is arranged chronologically. Exceptions to this arrangement were made in order to keep like materials together within a series.","Invoices, Advertisements, and Correspondence, 1865-1955 Purchases and Orders, 1893-1924 Bank Ledgers, Expenses, and Sales, 1866-1971 Long's Store Account Books, 1869-1921 Long's Store Records, 1877-1929 Mt. Clinton Post Office Records, 1879-1893","Dale MacAllister, \"The William E. Long Family and Long's Store,\" 2008,  https://dahjsg1f05sei.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/12160639/MacAllisteronLong.pdf (accessed April 18, 2019).","Samuel Long (1821-1892) was the original owner of the Long Store. He worked primarily as a farmer and dry goods merchant, running numerous stores before moving from Shenandoah County to Rockingham County in 1868. In 1880, he bought the Hopkins Upper Mill on Muddy Creek and established the Chrisman general store and post office. His son, William Evans Long (1855-1926), was named postmaster of the Chrisman post office in 1881. Samuel Long also established another store around 1869 in Green Mount, Virginia. William E. Long was named postmaster of the Green Mount branch in 1889, and took over operations from J.W. Mauck. In 1892, Samuel Long bought A.B. Driver \u0026 Company in Mt. Clinton, Virginia, and changed the name to S. Long \u0026 Sons. At this time, William E. Long was also appointed postmaster of the Mt. Clinton post office. William E. Long and his brother-in-law, John B. Bowman (1844-1893) ran the Mt. Clinton branch of the store under the name Long \u0026 Bowman, until the death of Bowman in 1893. Upon the death of Samuel Long in 1892, William's sister sold her husband's half of the Mt. Clinton store to William for $2,500. The name of the store was changed to W.E. Long \u0026 Sons once William Long's children, specifically C. Edward (1887-1961) and Frank R. (1901-1958), reached maturity. The store operated under this name until it was turned over by William Long's sons to a nephew, Samuel Claude Long (1925-1988), who renamed the store S.C. Long \u0026 Sons in 1959. It remained under his name until his retirement in 1988 when it left the family's possession. A quick succession of owners succeeded S. Claude Long until the store was torn down in 1995. The Long family owned and operated the Long family store for roughly 95 years, managing to sustain a business through WWI, the Great Depression, and WWII.","This collection comprises numerous accessions related to W. E. Long \u0026 Sons General Store and the Long family of Mt. Clinton, Virginia. These accessions include 2001-0912, 2007-0419a, 2007-0419b, 2008-0311, 2008-1215b, and 2016-0501. Parts of this collection were previously cataloged as Long's Store Account Books (SC 4056) and Mt. Clinton Post Office Records (SC 4057).","In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in 2018-2019.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 5044.  During this time, the collection was physically consolidated into fewer boxes and minor updates made to the intellectual arrangement. However, the overall intellectual arrangement of the collection was maintained.","The W. E. Long \u0026 Sons General Store Records, 1865-1971, primarily document the business activities of W.E. Long \u0026 Sons General Store in Rockingham County, Virginia. Materials include account books and ledgers, invoices and receipts, advertisements, billheads, correspondence, and documentation of expenses and sales related to the business dealings of W.E. Long \u0026 Sons. Records from the Mt. Clinton Post Office, predating W.E. Long's time as Mt. Clinton postmaster, are also included.","This series contains invoices to the Long Store from other companies, showing that orders were paid for in full. Specific company invoices include:  Harrisonburg Grocery Co. Inc. Exclusively Wholesale; Merchants Grocery and Hardware Co. (successors of  Snell Grocery and Hardware Co.); Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Coca-Cola Co.; National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco); and the Standard Oil Co.","Companies also sent advertisements to the Long Store in order to try to persuade the store to buy their products. Specific company and agency advertisements include advertisements from the US Food Administration; Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co.; Sears, Roebuck and Co.; and the Merchants Grocery and Hardware Co.","Correspondence includes letters and envelopes addressed to the Long Store from a variety of companies. Most of the correspondence thanks the Long Store for their business, provides information about backorders, includes contract letters, and personal correspondence. Companies that sent correspondence letters include: Miller \u0026 Yager General Commission Merchants, Superior Dairy Goods Moseley \u0026 Stoddard MFG Co., Darby Manufacturing Co., and R. P. Bayley \u0026 Co Importers of China \u0026 Glass.","All of these papers provide insight into the business transactions of the Long Store. The papers also show the types of products that the people of Mt. Clinton, Virginia were buying not only in everyday life, but also during the war years. The papers are organized chronologically and they are listed below in alphabetical order by company name.","There was a group of advertisements and letters found with materials from Series 3 which had been left in their original envelopes. The letters were taken out of the envelopes and placed in a folder. The letters were moved to Series 1 for convenience sake, and are all contained together in Folder 9, so they do not follow the chronological scheme of the other folders. One postcard from the State Normal School of Harrisonburg, Virginia, with seemingly no connection to the Long family, was found with the ledgers.","C. L. Moor; Commonwealth of Virginia; David Taylor and Co.; Hellen Jatzeusteler; Heller Brothers and Co.; Jacob and Viert; Joseph Raish Loans; Long Store Ledger Page; Rockingham Register; R. P. Bayley and Co.; Smith, Ellet, \u0026 Co.; Stoneburner and Richards; Treasury of Rockingham County; Tucker and Co.; Wm. Devries \u0026 Co.; Young, Kimmell, and Diggs","Baker and Company Groceries, Baltimore Bargain House, Baltimore Oil, Brand Shoe Co., Byers-Beery Grocery Co., Chesapeake \u0026 Ohio RR, C. J. Rice, Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods, Edelen Bros. Commission, First National Bank, Harrisonburg Evaporating Co., Harrisonburg Grocery Co., Herb Medicine Co., J. G. Haldeman \u0026 Bros, Lynchburg Shoe Co., Miscellaneous, Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Co., N. K. Fairbank, Norfolk Western RR, Red C. Oil, R. M. Sutton Co., Snell Grocery \u0026 Hardware, Standard Oil, W. A. W. Davis Corporation","American Snuff Co., Baltimore Bargain House, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Crystal Lamps Asst., Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods, Harrisonburg Grocery Co., J. Frank Darling Co. Inc., J.W. Ould Company Inc., Merchants Grocery \u0026 Hardware Co., Red \"C\" Oil Manufacturing Co., Snell Grocery, Southern Railroad Co., US Food Administration","American Wholesale Corporation, B. F. Goodrich Rubber, Chattanooga Knitting Mills, City Produce Exchange, Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods, Friedman-Shelby International Shoe, G. K. Andrews \u0026 Co., Harrisonburg Grocery Co., Imperial Ice Cream Co., J. M. Snell \u0026 Co., Merchants Grocery \u0026 Hardware Co., National Biscuit Company, Sternick \u0026 Bittman Butter and Eggs, Westel Seed Co., W. F. Berry \u0026 Son","American Wholesale Corporation, Arbuckle Brothers, Barnhart Overall Company, B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company, Chas. King \u0026 Son Co, Inc., Daniel Miller Company, Edelen Brothers General Commission Merchants, Ehrmann Manufacturing Co., First National Bank, G. K. Andrews and Co., Harrisonburg Candy and Fruit Company, Harrisonburg Grocery Co., International Shoe Company, J. M. Strickler, John W. Eshelman and Sons, J. W. Ould Company, L.W. Gaines and Company, Merchants Grocery and Hardware Co., Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co., National Biscuit Company, Proctor and Gamble Distributing Co., Richmond Hosier Mills, Southern Railway Company, Valley Supply Company, Virginia Cigar Company, Wetsel Seed Company","American Wholesale Corporation, Barnhart Overall Co.; Burke \u0026 Price Insurance; Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods; D. M. Ferry \u0026 Co. Seedsmen; E. W. Ross Ensilage Cutter \u0026 Silo Co.; Friedman-Shelby International Shoe; Harrisonburg Candy \u0026 Fruit Co., Inc.; Harrisonburg Grocery Co.; Hawkins Hardware Co.; H. M. Baucon \u0026 Sons; J. M. Strickler; John F. Birkmeyer \u0026 Sons; Merchants Grocery \u0026 Hardware Co.; Mishawaka Rubber \u0026 Woolen Manufacturing Co.; National Biscuit Co.; R. A. Brice \u0026 Son; R. G. Dun \u0026 Co.","C. D. Kenny Co.; Daniel Miller Company; Harlin Bro and Co.; Harrisonburg Candy and Fruit Company, Inc.; Harrisonburg Grocery Co.; Hawkins Hardware Co.; International Shoe Company; Miscellaneous; Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co.; R. A. Brice and Son; R. A. Brice and Son; R. A. Brice and Son; R. A. Brice and Son","American Wholesale Co.; Bentley, Shriver \u0026 Co.; Bob's Food Products Co., Inc.; Butler Brothers; Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods; Dixie Distributing Co.; E. J. Branch \u0026 Sons; Elkton Lithia Bottling Co.; First National Bank; Friedman-Shelby International Shoe; Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Inc.; Harrisonburg Candy \u0026 Fruit Company, Inc.; Harrisonburg Grocery Co.; Harrisonburg Livestock Market Inc.; Hartford Fire Insurance Co.; Henry S. King \u0026 Sons; J. F. Burkholder's Speech on World Peace; J. S. Denton \u0026 Sons, Inc.; Manbeck Bread Co.; Merchants Grocery \u0026 Hardware Co.; Miscellaneous Accounting; M. O. Showalter \u0026 Son; National Biscuit Co.; Ort Brothers Bakery, Inc.; Proctor \u0026 Gamble Distributing Co.; Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau, Inc.; Rockingham Tractor \u0026 Equipment Co.; Snow King Baking Powder Co.; Strietman Biscuit Co.; Virginia Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.; Wm. Schluderberg- T. J. Kurdle Co.","R. P. Bayley \u0026 Co Importers of China \u0026 Glass, Miller \u0026 Yager General Commission Merchants: invoice/envelope 2/2/1882, Miller \u0026 Yager General Commission Merchants: invoice/envelope 11/10/1882, Superior Dairy Goods Moseley \u0026 Stoddard MFG Co.: 4 ads/envelope ca. 1887, George G. McClintock Commission Merchants: receipt/envelope 8/2/1892, Darby Manufacturing Co.: envelope 8/25/1892, Edelen Bros Commission Merchants: invoice/envelope 3:30/1901, State Normal School Postcard: 6/25/1911","This series contains purchases and orders in ledgers compiled during the lifetime of the Long Store. The series contains 23 ledgers in total. Some ledgers show what customers ordered from the store and others show what the Long Store purchased from other companies in order to fulfill the needs of their customers. The order ledgers show what customers wanted to buy as well as who the regular customers were. They show the relationship that the Long Store had with its customers. Once the orders were delivered and were paid for, the order was crossed out with a red \"X,\" indicating that the transaction was complete.","The purchase ledgers show what the owners of the Long Store purchased in order to meet the demand of their customers. Most of these ledgers are labeled with a date, what was bought on that date, and how much the order cost. Most ledgers were not specific with what goods were bought, but were specific with the pricing. Purchases were mostly labeled as \"Goods\" or \"Tobacco\" showing the importance of tobacco in that it was given its own category. Other ledgers simply state the name of the company being ordered from, rather than listing all the specific goods themselves.","This series contains records of the expenses and sales of the Long family store, as well as ten bank ledgers. The majority are specific to the First National Bank of Harrisonburg, Virginia. These indicate expenses and sales of the store, including specific company or personal names to whom the store is paying off bills or from whom it is receiving payment.","There are also three ledgers that indicate expenses of the store. The first ledger appears to be expenses organized by specific person or business. The latter two are organized by types of goods, including groceries, tobacco, dry goods, drugs, etc. The orders appear to be crossed out once they were acquired.","There are two other larger ledgers in the series. The smaller of the two appears to document the weekly sales of the store. There are several other receipts and calculations relating to the profit of the store stuck in the pages of the ledger. These loose papers were left there in order to preserve original order and context. The larger of the two ledgers seems to be a system of credit from a store in Johnsonville prior to the existence of Long Family Store in Mt. Clinton, Virginia. Samuel Long was known to have stores in many locations, so it seems prudent to assume it was one of his stores before Mt. Clinton. As with the previous ledger, there are calculations and a few documents of correspondence stuck in between the pages. They were likewise kept within to preserve original order.","This series consists of nine books: one \"road book\" ostensibly from Long's Store in Green Mount, Virginia and three account books and five daybooks from Long's Store in Mt. Clinton, Virginia. Daybooks record purchases of general household goods and merchandise, such as eggs, butter, pens, pencils, shoes, yarn, chickens, roosters, sugar, dye, matches, hats, and shovels. Account books typically record customer accounts, transactions and balances over time, and do not record itemized purchases.","This series is a collection of receipts that document the business between small town merchant W.E. Long and commission merchants such as Miller \u0026 Roller, Washington, D. C.; Acker \u0026 Long Produce, Philadelphia; Standard Oil Company; Brand Shoe Co., Roanoke; and J. J. Underhill Fruit \u0026 Vegetables, Baltimore which he supplied with butter, chicken, and eggs. Among the local merchants are: Snell Grocery, Harrisonburg; Hoge \u0026 Hutchinson, Staunton; Merchants Grocery and Hardware, Harrisonburg; L. W. Gaines, Inc., Harrisonburg; Worthington Hardware, Staunton; and National Biscuit Company, Staunton. Bills document the variety of merchandise including shoes, fabric, sugar, and coffee that Long purchased to supply his own customers. Fifteen cancelled checks from the First National Bank Harrisonburg date to 1920. A folder of bank deposit slips, primarily from First National Bank in Harrisonburg, are included.","This series consists of three record books from Mt. Clinton Post Office from 1879 through 1893. All three books are roughly the same size. However, Book One was received missing most of the front and back covers. Book Three was disassembled and boards discarded due to insect damage.","William E. Long was a postmaster at Chrisman, Virginia (1881-1887); Green Mount, Virginia (1889-1893); and Mt. Clinton, Virginia (1893-1897). William's father, Samuel, established and operated general stores and post offices in all three locations. It is unclear why the Mt. Clinton post Office records prior to William's tenure as Mt. Clinton postmaster remained in his possession. They are included in this collection due to their peripheral connection to Long.","The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).","The W. E. Long \u0026 Sons General Store Records, 1865-1971, primarily document the business activities of W.E. Long \u0026 Sons General Store in Rockingham County, Virginia. Records from the Mt. Clinton Post Office, predating W. 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For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu)."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Materials in this collection were donated by Scott Suter in 2001; purchased from Scott Suter between 2007 and 2008; purchased from Dusty's Antique Market (Ronald L. Fulk) in Mt. Sidney, Virginia in 2008; purchased from Rocky's Gold \u0026 Silver in Weyer's Cave, Virginia in 2009; and found as orphaned material in a Carrier Library filing cabinet in 2016. A 2020 acquisition comprising W. E. Long \u0026 Sons shipping books and an account book was added to the collection in 2024."],"access_subjects_ssim":["General stores -- Virginia -- Green Mount","General stores -- Virginia -- Mt. Clinton","Merchants -- Virginia -- Green Mount -- Records and correspondence","Merchants -- Virginia -- Mt. Clinton -- Records and correspondence","Postal service -- Virginia -- Mt. Clinton -- Records and correspondence","Postmasters -- Virginia -- Mt. 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Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access Restrictions"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged into six series. Generally, each series is arranged chronologically. Exceptions to this arrangement were made in order to keep like materials together within a series.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003clist numeration=\"arabic\" type=\"ordered\"\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eInvoices, Advertisements, and Correspondence, 1865-1955\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003ePurchases and Orders, 1893-1924\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eBank Ledgers, Expenses, and Sales, 1866-1971\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eLong's Store Account Books, 1869-1921\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eLong's Store Records, 1877-1929\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eMt. Clinton Post Office Records, 1879-1893\u003c/item\u003e\n    \u003c/list\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged into six series. Generally, each series is arranged chronologically. Exceptions to this arrangement were made in order to keep like materials together within a series.","Invoices, Advertisements, and Correspondence, 1865-1955 Purchases and Orders, 1893-1924 Bank Ledgers, Expenses, and Sales, 1866-1971 Long's Store Account Books, 1869-1921 Long's Store Records, 1877-1929 Mt. Clinton Post Office Records, 1879-1893"],"bibliography_html_tesm":["\u003cbibref\u003eDale MacAllister, \"The William E. Long Family and Long's Store,\" 2008,  https://dahjsg1f05sei.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/12160639/MacAllisteronLong.pdf (accessed April 18, 2019).\u003c/bibref\u003e"],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliography"],"bibliography_tesim":["Dale MacAllister, \"The William E. Long Family and Long's Store,\" 2008,  https://dahjsg1f05sei.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/12160639/MacAllisteronLong.pdf (accessed April 18, 2019)."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSamuel Long (1821-1892) was the original owner of the Long Store. He worked primarily as a farmer and dry goods merchant, running numerous stores before moving from Shenandoah County to Rockingham County in 1868. In 1880, he bought the Hopkins Upper Mill on Muddy Creek and established the Chrisman general store and post office. His son, William Evans Long (1855-1926), was named postmaster of the Chrisman post office in 1881. Samuel Long also established another store around 1869 in Green Mount, Virginia. William E. Long was named postmaster of the Green Mount branch in 1889, and took over operations from J.W. Mauck. In 1892, Samuel Long bought A.B. Driver \u0026amp; Company in Mt. Clinton, Virginia, and changed the name to S. Long \u0026amp; Sons. At this time, William E. Long was also appointed postmaster of the Mt. Clinton post office. William E. Long and his brother-in-law, John B. Bowman (1844-1893) ran the Mt. Clinton branch of the store under the name Long \u0026amp; Bowman, until the death of Bowman in 1893. Upon the death of Samuel Long in 1892, William's sister sold her husband's half of the Mt. Clinton store to William for $2,500. The name of the store was changed to W.E. Long \u0026amp; Sons once William Long's children, specifically C. Edward (1887-1961) and Frank R. (1901-1958), reached maturity. The store operated under this name until it was turned over by William Long's sons to a nephew, Samuel Claude Long (1925-1988), who renamed the store S.C. Long \u0026amp; Sons in 1959. It remained under his name until his retirement in 1988 when it left the family's possession. A quick succession of owners succeeded S. Claude Long until the store was torn down in 1995. The Long family owned and operated the Long family store for roughly 95 years, managing to sustain a business through WWI, the Great Depression, and WWII.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Bio/Historical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Samuel Long (1821-1892) was the original owner of the Long Store. He worked primarily as a farmer and dry goods merchant, running numerous stores before moving from Shenandoah County to Rockingham County in 1868. In 1880, he bought the Hopkins Upper Mill on Muddy Creek and established the Chrisman general store and post office. His son, William Evans Long (1855-1926), was named postmaster of the Chrisman post office in 1881. Samuel Long also established another store around 1869 in Green Mount, Virginia. William E. Long was named postmaster of the Green Mount branch in 1889, and took over operations from J.W. Mauck. In 1892, Samuel Long bought A.B. Driver \u0026 Company in Mt. Clinton, Virginia, and changed the name to S. Long \u0026 Sons. At this time, William E. Long was also appointed postmaster of the Mt. Clinton post office. William E. Long and his brother-in-law, John B. Bowman (1844-1893) ran the Mt. Clinton branch of the store under the name Long \u0026 Bowman, until the death of Bowman in 1893. Upon the death of Samuel Long in 1892, William's sister sold her husband's half of the Mt. Clinton store to William for $2,500. The name of the store was changed to W.E. Long \u0026 Sons once William Long's children, specifically C. Edward (1887-1961) and Frank R. (1901-1958), reached maturity. The store operated under this name until it was turned over by William Long's sons to a nephew, Samuel Claude Long (1925-1988), who renamed the store S.C. Long \u0026 Sons in 1959. It remained under his name until his retirement in 1988 when it left the family's possession. A quick succession of owners succeeded S. Claude Long until the store was torn down in 1995. The Long family owned and operated the Long family store for roughly 95 years, managing to sustain a business through WWI, the Great Depression, and WWII."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[identification of item], [box #, folder #], W. E. Long \u0026amp; Sons General Store Records, 1865-1971, SC 0218, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[identification of item], [box #, folder #], W. E. Long \u0026 Sons General Store Records, 1865-1971, SC 0218, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection comprises numerous accessions related to W. E. Long \u0026amp; Sons General Store and the Long family of Mt. Clinton, Virginia. These accessions include 2001-0912, 2007-0419a, 2007-0419b, 2008-0311, 2008-1215b, and 2016-0501. Parts of this collection were previously cataloged as Long's Store Account Books (SC 4056) and Mt. 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Clinton Post Office Records (SC 4057).","In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in 2018-2019.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 5044.  During this time, the collection was physically consolidated into fewer boxes and minor updates made to the intellectual arrangement. However, the overall intellectual arrangement of the collection was maintained."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe W. E. Long \u0026amp; Sons General Store Records, 1865-1971, primarily document the business activities of W.E. Long \u0026amp; Sons General Store in Rockingham County, Virginia. Materials include account books and ledgers, invoices and receipts, advertisements, billheads, correspondence, and documentation of expenses and sales related to the business dealings of W.E. Long \u0026amp; Sons. Records from the Mt. Clinton Post Office, predating W.E. Long's time as Mt. Clinton postmaster, are also included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains invoices to the Long Store from other companies, showing that orders were paid for in full. Specific company invoices include:  Harrisonburg Grocery Co. Inc. Exclusively Wholesale; Merchants Grocery and Hardware Co. (successors of  Snell Grocery and Hardware Co.); Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Coca-Cola Co.; National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco); and the Standard Oil Co.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCompanies also sent advertisements to the Long Store in order to try to persuade the store to buy their products. Specific company and agency advertisements include advertisements from the US Food Administration; Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co.; Sears, Roebuck and Co.; and the Merchants Grocery and Hardware Co.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence includes letters and envelopes addressed to the Long Store from a variety of companies. Most of the correspondence thanks the Long Store for their business, provides information about backorders, includes contract letters, and personal correspondence. Companies that sent correspondence letters include: Miller \u0026amp; Yager General Commission Merchants, Superior Dairy Goods Moseley \u0026amp; Stoddard MFG Co., Darby Manufacturing Co., and R. P. Bayley \u0026amp; Co Importers of China \u0026amp; Glass.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAll of these papers provide insight into the business transactions of the Long Store. The papers also show the types of products that the people of Mt. Clinton, Virginia were buying not only in everyday life, but also during the war years. The papers are organized chronologically and they are listed below in alphabetical order by company name.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere was a group of advertisements and letters found with materials from Series 3 which had been left in their original envelopes. The letters were taken out of the envelopes and placed in a folder. The letters were moved to Series 1 for convenience sake, and are all contained together in Folder 9, so they do not follow the chronological scheme of the other folders. One postcard from the State Normal School of Harrisonburg, Virginia, with seemingly no connection to the Long family, was found with the ledgers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. L. Moor; Commonwealth of Virginia; David Taylor and Co.; Hellen Jatzeusteler; Heller Brothers and Co.; Jacob and Viert; Joseph Raish Loans; Long Store Ledger Page; Rockingham Register; R. P. Bayley and Co.; Smith, Ellet, \u0026amp; Co.; Stoneburner and Richards; Treasury of Rockingham County; Tucker and Co.; Wm. Devries \u0026amp; Co.; Young, Kimmell, and Diggs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaker and Company Groceries, Baltimore Bargain House, Baltimore Oil, Brand Shoe Co., Byers-Beery Grocery Co., Chesapeake \u0026amp; Ohio RR, C. J. Rice, Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods, Edelen Bros. Commission, First National Bank, Harrisonburg Evaporating Co., Harrisonburg Grocery Co., Herb Medicine Co., J. G. Haldeman \u0026amp; Bros, Lynchburg Shoe Co., Miscellaneous, Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Co., N. K. Fairbank, Norfolk Western RR, Red C. Oil, R. M. Sutton Co., Snell Grocery \u0026amp; Hardware, Standard Oil, W. A. W. Davis Corporation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmerican Snuff Co., Baltimore Bargain House, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Crystal Lamps Asst., Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods, Harrisonburg Grocery Co., J. Frank Darling Co. Inc., J.W. Ould Company Inc., Merchants Grocery \u0026amp; Hardware Co., Red \"C\" Oil Manufacturing Co., Snell Grocery, Southern Railroad Co., US Food Administration\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmerican Wholesale Corporation, B. F. Goodrich Rubber, Chattanooga Knitting Mills, City Produce Exchange, Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods, Friedman-Shelby International Shoe, G. K. Andrews \u0026amp; Co., Harrisonburg Grocery Co., Imperial Ice Cream Co., J. M. Snell \u0026amp; Co., Merchants Grocery \u0026amp; Hardware Co., National Biscuit Company, Sternick \u0026amp; Bittman Butter and Eggs, Westel Seed Co., W. F. Berry \u0026amp; Son\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmerican Wholesale Corporation, Arbuckle Brothers, Barnhart Overall Company, B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company, Chas. King \u0026amp; Son Co, Inc., Daniel Miller Company, Edelen Brothers General Commission Merchants, Ehrmann Manufacturing Co., First National Bank, G. K. Andrews and Co., Harrisonburg Candy and Fruit Company, Harrisonburg Grocery Co., International Shoe Company, J. M. Strickler, John W. Eshelman and Sons, J. W. Ould Company, L.W. Gaines and Company, Merchants Grocery and Hardware Co., Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co., National Biscuit Company, Proctor and Gamble Distributing Co., Richmond Hosier Mills, Southern Railway Company, Valley Supply Company, Virginia Cigar Company, Wetsel Seed Company\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmerican Wholesale Corporation, Barnhart Overall Co.; Burke \u0026amp; Price Insurance; Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods; D. M. Ferry \u0026amp; Co. Seedsmen; E. W. Ross Ensilage Cutter \u0026amp; Silo Co.; Friedman-Shelby International Shoe; Harrisonburg Candy \u0026amp; Fruit Co., Inc.; Harrisonburg Grocery Co.; Hawkins Hardware Co.; H. M. Baucon \u0026amp; Sons; J. M. Strickler; John F. Birkmeyer \u0026amp; Sons; Merchants Grocery \u0026amp; Hardware Co.; Mishawaka Rubber \u0026amp; Woolen Manufacturing Co.; National Biscuit Co.; R. A. Brice \u0026amp; Son; R. G. Dun \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. D. Kenny Co.; Daniel Miller Company; Harlin Bro and Co.; Harrisonburg Candy and Fruit Company, Inc.; Harrisonburg Grocery Co.; Hawkins Hardware Co.; International Shoe Company; Miscellaneous; Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co.; R. A. Brice and Son; R. A. Brice and Son; R. A. Brice and Son; R. A. Brice and Son\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmerican Wholesale Co.; Bentley, Shriver \u0026amp; Co.; Bob's Food Products Co., Inc.; Butler Brothers; Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods; Dixie Distributing Co.; E. J. Branch \u0026amp; Sons; Elkton Lithia Bottling Co.; First National Bank; Friedman-Shelby International Shoe; Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Inc.; Harrisonburg Candy \u0026amp; Fruit Company, Inc.; Harrisonburg Grocery Co.; Harrisonburg Livestock Market Inc.; Hartford Fire Insurance Co.; Henry S. King \u0026amp; Sons; J. F. Burkholder's Speech on World Peace; J. S. Denton \u0026amp; Sons, Inc.; Manbeck Bread Co.; Merchants Grocery \u0026amp; Hardware Co.; Miscellaneous Accounting; M. O. Showalter \u0026amp; Son; National Biscuit Co.; Ort Brothers Bakery, Inc.; Proctor \u0026amp; Gamble Distributing Co.; Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau, Inc.; Rockingham Tractor \u0026amp; Equipment Co.; Snow King Baking Powder Co.; Strietman Biscuit Co.; Virginia Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.; Wm. Schluderberg- T. J. Kurdle Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. P. Bayley \u0026amp; Co Importers of China \u0026amp; Glass, Miller \u0026amp; Yager General Commission Merchants: invoice/envelope 2/2/1882, Miller \u0026amp; Yager General Commission Merchants: invoice/envelope 11/10/1882, Superior Dairy Goods Moseley \u0026amp; Stoddard MFG Co.: 4 ads/envelope ca. 1887, George G. McClintock Commission Merchants: receipt/envelope 8/2/1892, Darby Manufacturing Co.: envelope 8/25/1892, Edelen Bros Commission Merchants: invoice/envelope 3:30/1901, State Normal School Postcard: 6/25/1911\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains purchases and orders in ledgers compiled during the lifetime of the Long Store. The series contains 23 ledgers in total. Some ledgers show what customers ordered from the store and others show what the Long Store purchased from other companies in order to fulfill the needs of their customers. The order ledgers show what customers wanted to buy as well as who the regular customers were. They show the relationship that the Long Store had with its customers. Once the orders were delivered and were paid for, the order was crossed out with a red \"X,\" indicating that the transaction was complete.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe purchase ledgers show what the owners of the Long Store purchased in order to meet the demand of their customers. Most of these ledgers are labeled with a date, what was bought on that date, and how much the order cost. Most ledgers were not specific with what goods were bought, but were specific with the pricing. Purchases were mostly labeled as \"Goods\" or \"Tobacco\" showing the importance of tobacco in that it was given its own category. Other ledgers simply state the name of the company being ordered from, rather than listing all the specific goods themselves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains records of the expenses and sales of the Long family store, as well as ten bank ledgers. The majority are specific to the First National Bank of Harrisonburg, Virginia. These indicate expenses and sales of the store, including specific company or personal names to whom the store is paying off bills or from whom it is receiving payment.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are also three ledgers that indicate expenses of the store. The first ledger appears to be expenses organized by specific person or business. The latter two are organized by types of goods, including groceries, tobacco, dry goods, drugs, etc. The orders appear to be crossed out once they were acquired.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are two other larger ledgers in the series. The smaller of the two appears to document the weekly sales of the store. There are several other receipts and calculations relating to the profit of the store stuck in the pages of the ledger. These loose papers were left there in order to preserve original order and context. The larger of the two ledgers seems to be a system of credit from a store in Johnsonville prior to the existence of Long Family Store in Mt. Clinton, Virginia. Samuel Long was known to have stores in many locations, so it seems prudent to assume it was one of his stores before Mt. Clinton. As with the previous ledger, there are calculations and a few documents of correspondence stuck in between the pages. They were likewise kept within to preserve original order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of nine books: one \"road book\" ostensibly from Long's Store in Green Mount, Virginia and three account books and five daybooks from Long's Store in Mt. Clinton, Virginia. Daybooks record purchases of general household goods and merchandise, such as eggs, butter, pens, pencils, shoes, yarn, chickens, roosters, sugar, dye, matches, hats, and shovels. Account books typically record customer accounts, transactions and balances over time, and do not record itemized purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is a collection of receipts that document the business between small town merchant W.E. Long and commission merchants such as Miller \u0026amp; Roller, Washington, D. C.; Acker \u0026amp; Long Produce, Philadelphia; Standard Oil Company; Brand Shoe Co., Roanoke; and J. J. Underhill Fruit \u0026amp; Vegetables, Baltimore which he supplied with butter, chicken, and eggs. Among the local merchants are: Snell Grocery, Harrisonburg; Hoge \u0026amp; Hutchinson, Staunton; Merchants Grocery and Hardware, Harrisonburg; L. W. Gaines, Inc., Harrisonburg; Worthington Hardware, Staunton; and National Biscuit Company, Staunton. Bills document the variety of merchandise including shoes, fabric, sugar, and coffee that Long purchased to supply his own customers. Fifteen cancelled checks from the First National Bank Harrisonburg date to 1920. A folder of bank deposit slips, primarily from First National Bank in Harrisonburg, are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of three record books from Mt. Clinton Post Office from 1879 through 1893. All three books are roughly the same size. However, Book One was received missing most of the front and back covers. Book Three was disassembled and boards discarded due to insect damage.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam E. Long was a postmaster at Chrisman, Virginia (1881-1887); Green Mount, Virginia (1889-1893); and Mt. Clinton, Virginia (1893-1897). William's father, Samuel, established and operated general stores and post offices in all three locations. It is unclear why the Mt. Clinton post Office records prior to William's tenure as Mt. Clinton postmaster remained in his possession. They are included in this collection due to their peripheral connection to Long.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The W. E. Long \u0026 Sons General Store Records, 1865-1971, primarily document the business activities of W.E. Long \u0026 Sons General Store in Rockingham County, Virginia. Materials include account books and ledgers, invoices and receipts, advertisements, billheads, correspondence, and documentation of expenses and sales related to the business dealings of W.E. Long \u0026 Sons. Records from the Mt. Clinton Post Office, predating W.E. Long's time as Mt. Clinton postmaster, are also included.","This series contains invoices to the Long Store from other companies, showing that orders were paid for in full. Specific company invoices include:  Harrisonburg Grocery Co. Inc. Exclusively Wholesale; Merchants Grocery and Hardware Co. (successors of  Snell Grocery and Hardware Co.); Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Coca-Cola Co.; National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco); and the Standard Oil Co.","Companies also sent advertisements to the Long Store in order to try to persuade the store to buy their products. Specific company and agency advertisements include advertisements from the US Food Administration; Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co.; Sears, Roebuck and Co.; and the Merchants Grocery and Hardware Co.","Correspondence includes letters and envelopes addressed to the Long Store from a variety of companies. Most of the correspondence thanks the Long Store for their business, provides information about backorders, includes contract letters, and personal correspondence. Companies that sent correspondence letters include: Miller \u0026 Yager General Commission Merchants, Superior Dairy Goods Moseley \u0026 Stoddard MFG Co., Darby Manufacturing Co., and R. P. Bayley \u0026 Co Importers of China \u0026 Glass.","All of these papers provide insight into the business transactions of the Long Store. The papers also show the types of products that the people of Mt. Clinton, Virginia were buying not only in everyday life, but also during the war years. The papers are organized chronologically and they are listed below in alphabetical order by company name.","There was a group of advertisements and letters found with materials from Series 3 which had been left in their original envelopes. The letters were taken out of the envelopes and placed in a folder. The letters were moved to Series 1 for convenience sake, and are all contained together in Folder 9, so they do not follow the chronological scheme of the other folders. One postcard from the State Normal School of Harrisonburg, Virginia, with seemingly no connection to the Long family, was found with the ledgers.","C. L. Moor; Commonwealth of Virginia; David Taylor and Co.; Hellen Jatzeusteler; Heller Brothers and Co.; Jacob and Viert; Joseph Raish Loans; Long Store Ledger Page; Rockingham Register; R. P. Bayley and Co.; Smith, Ellet, \u0026 Co.; Stoneburner and Richards; Treasury of Rockingham County; Tucker and Co.; Wm. Devries \u0026 Co.; Young, Kimmell, and Diggs","Baker and Company Groceries, Baltimore Bargain House, Baltimore Oil, Brand Shoe Co., Byers-Beery Grocery Co., Chesapeake \u0026 Ohio RR, C. J. Rice, Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods, Edelen Bros. Commission, First National Bank, Harrisonburg Evaporating Co., Harrisonburg Grocery Co., Herb Medicine Co., J. G. Haldeman \u0026 Bros, Lynchburg Shoe Co., Miscellaneous, Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Co., N. K. Fairbank, Norfolk Western RR, Red C. Oil, R. M. Sutton Co., Snell Grocery \u0026 Hardware, Standard Oil, W. A. W. Davis Corporation","American Snuff Co., Baltimore Bargain House, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Crystal Lamps Asst., Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods, Harrisonburg Grocery Co., J. Frank Darling Co. Inc., J.W. Ould Company Inc., Merchants Grocery \u0026 Hardware Co., Red \"C\" Oil Manufacturing Co., Snell Grocery, Southern Railroad Co., US Food Administration","American Wholesale Corporation, B. F. Goodrich Rubber, Chattanooga Knitting Mills, City Produce Exchange, Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods, Friedman-Shelby International Shoe, G. K. Andrews \u0026 Co., Harrisonburg Grocery Co., Imperial Ice Cream Co., J. M. Snell \u0026 Co., Merchants Grocery \u0026 Hardware Co., National Biscuit Company, Sternick \u0026 Bittman Butter and Eggs, Westel Seed Co., W. F. Berry \u0026 Son","American Wholesale Corporation, Arbuckle Brothers, Barnhart Overall Company, B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company, Chas. King \u0026 Son Co, Inc., Daniel Miller Company, Edelen Brothers General Commission Merchants, Ehrmann Manufacturing Co., First National Bank, G. K. Andrews and Co., Harrisonburg Candy and Fruit Company, Harrisonburg Grocery Co., International Shoe Company, J. M. Strickler, John W. Eshelman and Sons, J. W. Ould Company, L.W. Gaines and Company, Merchants Grocery and Hardware Co., Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co., National Biscuit Company, Proctor and Gamble Distributing Co., Richmond Hosier Mills, Southern Railway Company, Valley Supply Company, Virginia Cigar Company, Wetsel Seed Company","American Wholesale Corporation, Barnhart Overall Co.; Burke \u0026 Price Insurance; Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods; D. M. Ferry \u0026 Co. Seedsmen; E. W. Ross Ensilage Cutter \u0026 Silo Co.; Friedman-Shelby International Shoe; Harrisonburg Candy \u0026 Fruit Co., Inc.; Harrisonburg Grocery Co.; Hawkins Hardware Co.; H. M. Baucon \u0026 Sons; J. M. Strickler; John F. Birkmeyer \u0026 Sons; Merchants Grocery \u0026 Hardware Co.; Mishawaka Rubber \u0026 Woolen Manufacturing Co.; National Biscuit Co.; R. A. Brice \u0026 Son; R. G. Dun \u0026 Co.","C. D. Kenny Co.; Daniel Miller Company; Harlin Bro and Co.; Harrisonburg Candy and Fruit Company, Inc.; Harrisonburg Grocery Co.; Hawkins Hardware Co.; International Shoe Company; Miscellaneous; Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co.; R. A. Brice and Son; R. A. Brice and Son; R. A. Brice and Son; R. A. Brice and Son","American Wholesale Co.; Bentley, Shriver \u0026 Co.; Bob's Food Products Co., Inc.; Butler Brothers; Daniel Miller Co. Dry Goods; Dixie Distributing Co.; E. J. Branch \u0026 Sons; Elkton Lithia Bottling Co.; First National Bank; Friedman-Shelby International Shoe; Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Inc.; Harrisonburg Candy \u0026 Fruit Company, Inc.; Harrisonburg Grocery Co.; Harrisonburg Livestock Market Inc.; Hartford Fire Insurance Co.; Henry S. King \u0026 Sons; J. F. Burkholder's Speech on World Peace; J. S. Denton \u0026 Sons, Inc.; Manbeck Bread Co.; Merchants Grocery \u0026 Hardware Co.; Miscellaneous Accounting; M. O. Showalter \u0026 Son; National Biscuit Co.; Ort Brothers Bakery, Inc.; Proctor \u0026 Gamble Distributing Co.; Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau, Inc.; Rockingham Tractor \u0026 Equipment Co.; Snow King Baking Powder Co.; Strietman Biscuit Co.; Virginia Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.; Wm. Schluderberg- T. J. Kurdle Co.","R. P. Bayley \u0026 Co Importers of China \u0026 Glass, Miller \u0026 Yager General Commission Merchants: invoice/envelope 2/2/1882, Miller \u0026 Yager General Commission Merchants: invoice/envelope 11/10/1882, Superior Dairy Goods Moseley \u0026 Stoddard MFG Co.: 4 ads/envelope ca. 1887, George G. McClintock Commission Merchants: receipt/envelope 8/2/1892, Darby Manufacturing Co.: envelope 8/25/1892, Edelen Bros Commission Merchants: invoice/envelope 3:30/1901, State Normal School Postcard: 6/25/1911","This series contains purchases and orders in ledgers compiled during the lifetime of the Long Store. The series contains 23 ledgers in total. Some ledgers show what customers ordered from the store and others show what the Long Store purchased from other companies in order to fulfill the needs of their customers. The order ledgers show what customers wanted to buy as well as who the regular customers were. They show the relationship that the Long Store had with its customers. Once the orders were delivered and were paid for, the order was crossed out with a red \"X,\" indicating that the transaction was complete.","The purchase ledgers show what the owners of the Long Store purchased in order to meet the demand of their customers. Most of these ledgers are labeled with a date, what was bought on that date, and how much the order cost. Most ledgers were not specific with what goods were bought, but were specific with the pricing. Purchases were mostly labeled as \"Goods\" or \"Tobacco\" showing the importance of tobacco in that it was given its own category. Other ledgers simply state the name of the company being ordered from, rather than listing all the specific goods themselves.","This series contains records of the expenses and sales of the Long family store, as well as ten bank ledgers. The majority are specific to the First National Bank of Harrisonburg, Virginia. These indicate expenses and sales of the store, including specific company or personal names to whom the store is paying off bills or from whom it is receiving payment.","There are also three ledgers that indicate expenses of the store. The first ledger appears to be expenses organized by specific person or business. The latter two are organized by types of goods, including groceries, tobacco, dry goods, drugs, etc. The orders appear to be crossed out once they were acquired.","There are two other larger ledgers in the series. The smaller of the two appears to document the weekly sales of the store. There are several other receipts and calculations relating to the profit of the store stuck in the pages of the ledger. These loose papers were left there in order to preserve original order and context. The larger of the two ledgers seems to be a system of credit from a store in Johnsonville prior to the existence of Long Family Store in Mt. Clinton, Virginia. Samuel Long was known to have stores in many locations, so it seems prudent to assume it was one of his stores before Mt. Clinton. As with the previous ledger, there are calculations and a few documents of correspondence stuck in between the pages. They were likewise kept within to preserve original order.","This series consists of nine books: one \"road book\" ostensibly from Long's Store in Green Mount, Virginia and three account books and five daybooks from Long's Store in Mt. Clinton, Virginia. Daybooks record purchases of general household goods and merchandise, such as eggs, butter, pens, pencils, shoes, yarn, chickens, roosters, sugar, dye, matches, hats, and shovels. Account books typically record customer accounts, transactions and balances over time, and do not record itemized purchases.","This series is a collection of receipts that document the business between small town merchant W.E. Long and commission merchants such as Miller \u0026 Roller, Washington, D. C.; Acker \u0026 Long Produce, Philadelphia; Standard Oil Company; Brand Shoe Co., Roanoke; and J. J. Underhill Fruit \u0026 Vegetables, Baltimore which he supplied with butter, chicken, and eggs. Among the local merchants are: Snell Grocery, Harrisonburg; Hoge \u0026 Hutchinson, Staunton; Merchants Grocery and Hardware, Harrisonburg; L. W. Gaines, Inc., Harrisonburg; Worthington Hardware, Staunton; and National Biscuit Company, Staunton. Bills document the variety of merchandise including shoes, fabric, sugar, and coffee that Long purchased to supply his own customers. Fifteen cancelled checks from the First National Bank Harrisonburg date to 1920. A folder of bank deposit slips, primarily from First National Bank in Harrisonburg, are included.","This series consists of three record books from Mt. Clinton Post Office from 1879 through 1893. All three books are roughly the same size. However, Book One was received missing most of the front and back covers. Book Three was disassembled and boards discarded due to insect damage.","William E. Long was a postmaster at Chrisman, Virginia (1881-1887); Green Mount, Virginia (1889-1893); and Mt. Clinton, Virginia (1893-1897). William's father, Samuel, established and operated general stores and post offices in all three locations. It is unclear why the Mt. Clinton post Office records prior to William's tenure as Mt. Clinton postmaster remained in his possession. They are included in this collection due to their peripheral connection to Long."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu)."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_fb898fdf7b571541d1841ea18d8cf7e4\"\u003eThe W. E. Long \u0026amp; Sons General Store Records, 1865-1971, primarily document the business activities of W.E. Long \u0026amp; Sons General Store in Rockingham County, Virginia. Records from the Mt. Clinton Post Office, predating W. E. Long's time as Mt. Clinton postmaster, are also included.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["The W. E. Long \u0026 Sons General Store Records, 1865-1971, primarily document the business activities of W.E. 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This series includes biographical information, newspapers, inventory of property, and Convention minutes. Each subseries is arranged chronologically.","Series II: Correspondence is arranged in nine subseries: John Janney with Alice Janney (wife); Janney Family Letters; Letters to Alice Janney; Pollock Family Papers; John Janney Letters; John Janney Legal Letters and Court Cases; Court Cases; Miscellaneous Letters, and Letters and Ledgers.","Series III: Books, Periodicals, and Media is arranged in three subseries: Books, Periodicals, and Media.","On November 8, 1798, John Janney was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Elisha and Mary Janney. The Janneys were members of the religious denomination of Friends or Quakers. Janney obtained little formal education, instead going to work at his father's mill. He later left the mill to study law, and at the age of eighteen, he entered the Bar in Loudoun County. On January 26, 1826, Janney married Alcinda (Alice) Marmaduke. When separated, they wrote almost daily letters to one another.","Janney became a respected lawyer and in 1850 he represented Loudoun County at the Virginia Constitutional Convention. Janney also served his state when he accepted the position as President of the Virginia Secession Convention in 1861. As a strong Whig and Unionist, Janney fought against secession and voted against it twice. When secession finally passed, Janney embraced it fully. He signed the Ordinance of Secession and formally appointed Robert E. Lee as commander of military forces of Virginia. Janney continued to serve as a lawyer in Loudoun until his death in 1872.","Charles Janney, nephew of John Janney, was born May 27, 1839 to James and Rebecca Janney. Charles Janney attended the Benjamin Hallowell School in Alexandria, Virginia until his eighteenth birthday. After graduation, Janney worked at his father's flour mill while also studying the law. Janney ran for office and was elected clerk of the county court for Loudoun and served in that position until he entered the Bar in 1871. In 1921, he was elected as mayor of Leesburg and served for two years.","Charles Janney married Nannie Lee Pollock on November 23, 1868. They had eight children: Thomas, Rebecca, Lilas, Charles P., A.D. Pollock, Phillip, Nannie, and John.","The guide to the John Janney Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the John Janney Papers commenced and was completed in 2001.","The John Janney Papers consist of over 800 letters written to John Janney and members of his family. The most influential letters are ones written between John Janney and his wife while Janney served as President of the Virginia Secession Convention. In these letters Janney gives brief details of the Convention and comments on the other delegates in attendance. Other letters are between Charles Janney and his wife and family. The bulk of the letters describe legal matters and are from John Janney's years as a practicing lawyer. Additional materials include biographical information, books, and periodicals.","Images  from this collection are available on Imagebase.","Missing Title January 18, to Alice March 21, to Mrs. J June 10, to Charlie August 21, to her Pa August 30, to My darling father August 25, to My Darling father","Missing Title February 4, Philadelphia February 7, Norfolk, from S.K. Jackson March 27, Alexandria, from her sister August, from Minra? August 21 August 22, from her sister September 11, Peirce Valley, from Lizzy Delaney September 29, George Town October 17 November 20, Baltimore, Niece Mary November 21, Baltimore, Niece S.H. Miluary? December 11, Philadelphia, from Hodge December 12, Shepherdstown, from E Frary December 25, Baltimore, from Niece Mary December 28, Baltimore, from Niece Mary unreadable","Missing Title January 8, Baltimore, from Eliza Hinkle January 8, from Maggie January 12, Washington, unreadable January 14, Brooklyn, from Mark January 15, Ashton, from Mary January 24, Louisville, unreadable January 26, Baltimore, from Laura Maddy January 26, Georgetown, unknown January 28, Philadelphia, from John Hail January 29, Warm Springs, unreadable February 3, Ridgeway, from Dorcas February 21, Mr. Vernon St., from E Waterman March 16, Saint Louis, from Charles Miller","Missing Title January 14, from a niece January 15, Baltimore, from Mary January 21, Philadelphia, From a cousin January 21, Baltimore, from Mary January 22, Philadelphia, from Riffliomakers? February 12, Lake Home, from a niece February 20, Bell Brook, from S. Koler? February 21, Kate Marmaduke (Sister) March 3, Alexandria, from Ellen Miller March 14, Lake Home, from Mary March 17, Lexington, from Mary From Susan Janney","Missing Title April 21, Ashton, from Mary June 4, Brooklyn, from CA Smart? June 30, Ashton, from Mary August 28, Sunnyside, from Mary","Missing Title May 7, Warrenton, from Charles Pollock August 7, Leesburg, from Charles Janney (Nephew) August 19, Leesburg, from Charles Janney (nephew) October 3, Philadelphia, from Janresll Janney (Nephew)","Missing Title June 28, from unreadable July 7, Alexandria, from Lucy Pracell November, 24, Fort Hamilton, from let Mark From Amelid Hart From Anna (sister) August 28, from Adda March, from Nelly","Missing Title May 1866, Westtown, Beathers May 21, 1866, Washington, to CP Janney (cousin) February 22, 1867, Leesburg, to unreadable May 8, 1867, Leesburg, to William Rives May 10, 1867, Leesburg, to William Rives—Janney trying to start education for women June 27, 1867, Leesburg, John Klum","Missing Title To Anthony Rogers Unknown","Missing Title August 17, from John Janney to Philip Heater October 21, Baltimore, from Henry Jacobsen","Missing Title February 1, Richmond, from Wall hall August 15, Auburn, from A Buckern","Missing Title July 3, St. Louis July 8, St. Louis September 24, St. Louis October 14, St. Louis","Missing Title July 29, Baltimore, from Williams and Scilly From R. 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July 8, Barnesville, from John Dueport July 17, Puffuldo, from unreadable","Missing Title February 5, goods ordered by JA Taylor March 11, Washington, unreadable April 23, Washington, from Alma","Missing Title March, official letter from Washington, D.C. signed by M Page September 14, Baltimore, from Hambliton Buckey September 19, Baltimore, from Woodward \u0026 Co. September 28, Baltimore, from Woodward \u0026 Co.","Missing Title February 1, Middleburg, from H Powell December 20, Middleburg, from H Powell","Missing Title April 8, Georgetown, from Walter Smith (governor) September 15, Philadelphia, from Gill October 9, Baltimore, bill of Fred Fickey From Upton Payments for AD Pollock Agreement between Sam Smith and Heird Signed by W Berry","Missing Title April 9, from John Porsle? Unknown Unknown","Missing Title February 12, Laurenceville, from James ? March 4, Baltimore, from H Keigheen December 22, Leeton Forest, from AD Pollock (father-in-law) December 30, Brook, unknown","Missing Title April 4, from Seamma Manne? June 4, Middleburg, from Rogers","Missing Title April 16, Vicksburg, from Klein April 20, Norfolk, Ed Ribby May 22, Vicksburg, from Klein July 12, Vicksburg, from Klein","Missing Title January 20, Richmond, from R Duncee February 8, Norfolk, from Ed Ribby March, Baltimore,","Missing Title January 1, Richmond, W. Eshaart December 31, Alexandria, from GH Robinson Unknown","Missing Title January 2, Baltimore, Margaret Turner January 13, Baltimore, from Margaret Turner July 20, Alexandria, from GH Robinson October 5, Baltimore, Reese Bros. November 18, Alexandria, R Miller","Missing Title Ben Forgesan to P. 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June 5, Alexandria, McVeigh vs. Green","Missing Title January 6, Baltimore, from Hamibliton Bueky January 26, Goe stephenson vs. Rhodes May 5, Richmond, Johnson vs. Selday Estate June 21, Philadelphia, Wood vs. McVeigh Unknown letter","Missing Title February 10, Forest Hill, from HH Hamilton August 14, Alexandria, West vs. Beard August 28, Charlestown, from Andrew Hunter October 12, Miday, from HH Hamilton November 24, Forest Hill, from HH Hamilton","Missing Title January 4, Bell vs. Menern? April 23, from Thomas ? May 5, Baltimore, Warren Fisher vs. Tyler Estate May 12, Richmond, Johnson vs. Seldon June 16, Englick","Missing Title March 25, from J Whittens August 17, Baltimore, Wilson \u0026 Hopkins vs. White September 14, Alexandria, Green vs. Riudnck? October 19, Baltimore, from Comfort Tiffany November 29, Baltimore, Brown vs. Mount December 8, from Mortiruer Ashburn December 9, Baltimore, Brown vs. Feagauae? December 10, Salem, from Benjamin Hawley From J Whittens","Missing Title February 22 October 22, Middleburg, A.D.P. (father) October 26","Missing Title April 14, Baltimore, from Glen McGinkey? April 21, from DH ? March 22, Baltimore, Alreen? September 24, Baltimore, from Stanley December 18, Clarksville, from Johnson","Missing Title February 12, Baltimore, Harvey vs. Benedsen February 16, Baltimore, Bayne \u0026 Withers vs. McPherson February 16, Baltimore, Dallan \u0026 Miller vs. McPherson March 1, Clarksville, from Johnson March 13, Alexandria, Thomas vs. Befdons?","Missing Title April 19, Washington, William Purell May 10, Baltimore, Hopkins vs. Stautintinger?","Missing Title February 17, Baltimore, from B Ring February 22, Baltimore, Levening vs. Schooley ? Benedict vs. Gray Roden vs. Parenjen ?","Missing Title April 15, Republic?, from John Powell July 7, from John Rice August 12, from R. Miller","Missing Title November 7, Millwood, Clark vs. Cooke November 17, Del. 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Lee—March 26, Washington Marmaduke vs. Hugh—March 30, Shepardstown Mccauley vs. Amos Janney—April 17, Baltimore Richard Smith vs.—April 19, Washington Dannel vs. Littleton—April 20, White Hall Goldsbourgh vs. Sivs?—May 17, Washington Edward Upton vs. Susan Berkley—May 28 Webb vs. Unknown—June 18 Reynolds \u0026 Smith vs. B?—December 4, Baltimore","Missing Title Vainell vs. Buinles—January 14, Alexandria McVeigh vs. Ish—January 23, Alexandria Seale vs. Love, January 19 Wejlie \u0026 Wilson vs. Matthews—July 25, Baltimore Wheeler vs. Bajs \u0026 Mason—March 23, Lynn Gordon Schooley McCormick \u0026 Tiddall vs. ?—April 8, Berryville Love vs. Veale Toles vs. Janney Neal vs. Lowe","Missing Title Sutton \u0026 Harding vs. Beand—March 3, Baltimore Watkum \u0026 Rust vs. Mack—May 6, Baltimore R Shanhan vs. David Leapun—June 11 Bayhman vs. Wright—June 17, Baltimore Brooks vs. W \u0026 J Wright—June 19, Baltimore Griffith FS Muntsin—August 26, Georgetown Wooll Innskeep vs. Hoffman \u0026 Wickis—September 5, Philadelphia Owings vs. Rust vs. Buckey vs. Mead vs. Bajo \u0026 Mead—November 20, Baltimore","Missing Title Walker vs. Ish—January 31, Baltimore Hough vs. John ?—February 18 Pendleton vs. John Smith—March 19, Baltimore Baughman vs. Garnett—April 3, Baltimore Pittman vs. Ish—July 3, Baltimore","Missing Title Tiffnay \u0026 Rym vs. G Brca?—May 1, Baltimore Johnson vs. Seldon—May16, Richmond Lowe vs. Veale—July 16 Richard Smith vs. E Peacock—September 10, Washington Poulson vs. Taylor—October 1, Baltimore Hanson vs. Whitmon—November 3, Fredrick Walkins \u0026 Rush J Inshoes vs. Wildman","Missing Title Ball vs. Myer, August 26, 1865 Green vs. Garrett, 1866 To Robert Damo from Veale, 1867 To Gov. 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Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,753 May 10, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 10, Vol. XVII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,754 May 17, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 11, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,755 May 24, 1845, Fifth Series, No 12, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,756 May 31, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 13, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,757 June 14, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 15, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,759 June 21, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 16, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,760 June 28, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 17, Vol. XVIII. Vol..LXVIII, Whole No. 1,761 July 5, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 17, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,762 July 12, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 19, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,763 July 19, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 20, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,764 July 26, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 21, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,765 August 2, 1842, Fifth Series, No. 22, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole NO. 1,766 August 9, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 23, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVII, Whole No. 1,767 August 16, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 24, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,768 August 30, 1845, Fith Series, No. 26, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,770","Images  are also available on Imagebase.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The John Janney Papers consist of over 800 letters written to John Janney and members of his family. 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Each subseries is arranged chronologically.","Series II: Correspondence is arranged in nine subseries: John Janney with Alice Janney (wife); Janney Family Letters; Letters to Alice Janney; Pollock Family Papers; John Janney Letters; John Janney Legal Letters and Court Cases; Court Cases; Miscellaneous Letters, and Letters and Ledgers.","Series III: Books, Periodicals, and Media is arranged in three subseries: Books, Periodicals, and Media."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOn November 8, 1798, John Janney was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Elisha and Mary Janney. The Janneys were members of the religious denomination of Friends or Quakers. Janney obtained little formal education, instead going to work at his father's mill. He later left the mill to study law, and at the age of eighteen, he entered the Bar in Loudoun County. On January 26, 1826, Janney married Alcinda (Alice) Marmaduke. When separated, they wrote almost daily letters to one another.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJanney became a respected lawyer and in 1850 he represented Loudoun County at the Virginia Constitutional Convention. Janney also served his state when he accepted the position as President of the Virginia Secession Convention in 1861. As a strong Whig and Unionist, Janney fought against secession and voted against it twice. When secession finally passed, Janney embraced it fully. He signed the Ordinance of Secession and formally appointed Robert E. Lee as commander of military forces of Virginia. Janney continued to serve as a lawyer in Loudoun until his death in 1872.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCharles Janney, nephew of John Janney, was born May 27, 1839 to James and Rebecca Janney. Charles Janney attended the Benjamin Hallowell School in Alexandria, Virginia until his eighteenth birthday. After graduation, Janney worked at his father's flour mill while also studying the law. Janney ran for office and was elected clerk of the county court for Loudoun and served in that position until he entered the Bar in 1871. In 1921, he was elected as mayor of Leesburg and served for two years.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCharles Janney married Nannie Lee Pollock on November 23, 1868. They had eight children: Thomas, Rebecca, Lilas, Charles P., A.D. Pollock, Phillip, Nannie, and John.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["On November 8, 1798, John Janney was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Elisha and Mary Janney. The Janneys were members of the religious denomination of Friends or Quakers. Janney obtained little formal education, instead going to work at his father's mill. He later left the mill to study law, and at the age of eighteen, he entered the Bar in Loudoun County. On January 26, 1826, Janney married Alcinda (Alice) Marmaduke. When separated, they wrote almost daily letters to one another.","Janney became a respected lawyer and in 1850 he represented Loudoun County at the Virginia Constitutional Convention. Janney also served his state when he accepted the position as President of the Virginia Secession Convention in 1861. As a strong Whig and Unionist, Janney fought against secession and voted against it twice. When secession finally passed, Janney embraced it fully. He signed the Ordinance of Secession and formally appointed Robert E. Lee as commander of military forces of Virginia. Janney continued to serve as a lawyer in Loudoun until his death in 1872.","Charles Janney, nephew of John Janney, was born May 27, 1839 to James and Rebecca Janney. Charles Janney attended the Benjamin Hallowell School in Alexandria, Virginia until his eighteenth birthday. After graduation, Janney worked at his father's flour mill while also studying the law. Janney ran for office and was elected clerk of the county court for Loudoun and served in that position until he entered the Bar in 1871. In 1921, he was elected as mayor of Leesburg and served for two years.","Charles Janney married Nannie Lee Pollock on November 23, 1868. They had eight children: Thomas, Rebecca, Lilas, Charles P., A.D. Pollock, Phillip, Nannie, and John."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the John Janney Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the John Janney Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ )."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John Janney Papers, Ms2001-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John Janney Papers, Ms2001-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the John Janney Papers commenced and was completed in 2001.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the John Janney Papers commenced and was completed in 2001."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe John Janney Papers consist of over 800 letters written to John Janney and members of his family. 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Jackson\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 27, Alexandria, from her sister\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust, from Minra?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 21\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 22, from her sister\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 11, Peirce Valley, from Lizzy Delaney\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 29, George Town\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 17\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 20, Baltimore, Niece Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 21, Baltimore, Niece S.H. Miluary?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 11, Philadelphia, from Hodge\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 12, Shepherdstown, from E Frary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 25, Baltimore, from Niece Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 28, Baltimore, from Niece Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eunreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 8, Baltimore, from Eliza Hinkle\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 8, from Maggie\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 12, Washington, unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 14, Brooklyn, from Mark\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 15, Ashton, from Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 24, Louisville, unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 26, Baltimore, from Laura Maddy\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 26, Georgetown, unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 28, Philadelphia, from John Hail\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 29, Warm Springs, unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 3, Ridgeway, from Dorcas\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 21, Mr. Vernon St., from E Waterman\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 16, Saint Louis, from Charles Miller\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 14, from a niece\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 15, Baltimore, from Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 21, Philadelphia, From a cousin\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 21, Baltimore, from Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 22, Philadelphia, from Riffliomakers?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 12, Lake Home, from a niece\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 20, Bell Brook, from S. Koler?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 21, Kate Marmaduke (Sister)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 3, Alexandria, from Ellen Miller\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 14, Lake Home, from Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 17, Lexington, from Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom Susan Janney\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eApril 21, Ashton, from Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 4, Brooklyn, from CA Smart?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 30, Ashton, from Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 28, Sunnyside, from Mary\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMay 7, Warrenton, from Charles Pollock\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 7, Leesburg, from Charles Janney (Nephew)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 19, Leesburg, from Charles Janney (nephew)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 3, Philadelphia, from Janresll Janney (Nephew)\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJune 28, from unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 7, Alexandria, from Lucy Pracell\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember, 24, Fort Hamilton, from let Mark\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom Amelid Hart\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom Anna (sister)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 28, from Adda\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch, from Nelly\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMay 1866, Westtown, Beathers\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 21, 1866, Washington, to CP Janney (cousin)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 22, 1867, Leesburg, to unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 8, 1867, Leesburg, to William Rives\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 10, 1867, Leesburg, to William Rives—Janney trying to start education for women\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 27, 1867, Leesburg, John Klum\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eTo Anthony Rogers\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eUnknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eAugust 17, from John Janney to Philip Heater\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 21, Baltimore, from Henry Jacobsen\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 1, Richmond, from Wall hall\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 15, Auburn, from A Buckern\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJuly 3, St. Louis\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 8, St. Louis\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 24, St. Louis\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 14, St. Louis\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJuly 29, Baltimore, from Williams and Scilly\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom R. Taylor\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJuly 5, from Sam Upton\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 28, Baltimore, from unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 5, from Mctharney(?)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 11, Union, from Garrett\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 25, from Janney to Unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 4, Leesburg, from John Janney to William Powell\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 2, Leesburg, from Janney to J Anthony\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 15, Loudoun, from Upton\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 4\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 20, Baltimore, from Brooks\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 10, from John Janney\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 1, George Town, from Smith\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 18, Warrenton, from J Scott\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 1, unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 26, Turn Spring, from J Marth?\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJune 15, Office Dist, Sam Edwards\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eLoudoun, from Timothy Taylor\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMarch 1, Middleburg, from Week Gibron?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 2, unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 4, Philadelphia, from Robin Walkers\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 4, Baltimore, form Wyeth and Norris\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 5, Philadelphia, from Roland Nalses?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 7, Baltimore, from Geo Baughmany\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 8, Forest Hill, from George Hamilton\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 23, Georgetown, unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMarch 24, from PD shepherd\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 6, Leesburg, from Bolhinez?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 19, Rockland, from Geo Rust\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 12, Liverpool, from Howell\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 15, Leesburg, from John Scott\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 15, Tazewell, From B. B.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 21, Warrenton, from J Scott\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom J Bradley\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 10, Loudoun, from Colinian?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 25, Middleburg, from Chas Furr\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 8, Middleburg, Alex Skinner\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 12, from J Coalman\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 26, Washington, from unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 2, from unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom Howeay?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eUnknown letter\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 10, Clarkstown, from Glouington?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 26, Charlestown, from Andreed ?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 21, from Eaton\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 12, Baltimore, from unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 28, Loudoun, legal document from P Knosy?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 8, Barnesville, from John Dueport\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 17, Puffuldo, from unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 5, goods ordered by JA Taylor\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 11, Washington, unreadable\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 23, Washington, from Alma\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMarch, official letter from Washington, D.C. signed by M Page\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 14, Baltimore, from Hambliton Buckey\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 19, Baltimore, from Woodward \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 28, Baltimore, from Woodward \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 1, Middleburg, from H Powell\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 20, Middleburg, from H Powell\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eApril 8, Georgetown, from Walter Smith (governor)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 15, Philadelphia, from Gill\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 9, Baltimore, bill of Fred Fickey\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom Upton\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003ePayments for AD Pollock\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAgreement between Sam Smith and Heird\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSigned by W Berry\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eApril 9, from John Porsle?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eUnknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eUnknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 12, Laurenceville, from James ?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 4, Baltimore, from H Keigheen\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 22, Leeton Forest, from AD Pollock (father-in-law)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 30, Brook, unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eApril 4, from Seamma Manne?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 4, Middleburg, from Rogers\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eApril 16, Vicksburg, from Klein\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 20, Norfolk, Ed Ribby\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 22, Vicksburg, from Klein\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 12, Vicksburg, from Klein\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 20, Richmond, from R Duncee\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 8, Norfolk, from Ed Ribby\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch, Baltimore,\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 1, Richmond, W. Eshaart\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 31, Alexandria, from GH Robinson\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eUnknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 2, Baltimore, Margaret Turner\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 13, Baltimore, from Margaret Turner\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 20, Alexandria, from GH Robinson\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 5, Baltimore, Reese Bros.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 18, Alexandria, R Miller\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eBen Forgesan to P. Gautler\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eStatement of work by Smith\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJohn Janney's real estate\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eUnknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMarch 26, 1824, Alexandria\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 17, 1826, Alexandria—Deals with the death of Jefferson and Adams\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 24, 1827, Alexandria\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 12, 1830 Alexandria\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eDecember 15, 1852, Washington\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 2, 1853, Washington\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 26, 1854, Washington\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 5, 1856, Washington\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 29, 1848\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 5, 1848\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 9, 1848\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 30, 1850\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 1, 1851\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJuly 5, 1847\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 30, 1849\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 9, 1849\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 23, 1849\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 27, 1850\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 1, Baltimore, Griffin vs. FJ Canrad\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 3, Georgetown, Keutz vs. Benlty?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 5, Alexandria, McVeigh vs. Green\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 6, Baltimore, from Hamibliton Bueky\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 26, Goe stephenson vs. Rhodes\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 5, Richmond, Johnson vs. Selday Estate\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 21, Philadelphia, Wood vs. McVeigh\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eUnknown letter\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 10, Forest Hill, from HH Hamilton\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 14, Alexandria, West vs. Beard\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 28, Charlestown, from Andrew Hunter\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 12, Miday, from HH Hamilton\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 24, Forest Hill, from HH Hamilton\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 4, Bell vs. Menern?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 23, from Thomas ?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 5, Baltimore, Warren Fisher vs. Tyler Estate\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 12, Richmond, Johnson vs. Seldon\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 16, Englick\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMarch 25, from J Whittens\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 17, Baltimore, Wilson \u0026amp; Hopkins vs. White\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 14, Alexandria, Green vs. Riudnck?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 19, Baltimore, from Comfort Tiffany\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 29, Baltimore, Brown vs. Mount\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 8, from Mortiruer Ashburn\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 9, Baltimore, Brown vs. Feagauae?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 10, Salem, from Benjamin Hawley\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom J Whittens\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 22\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 22, Middleburg, A.D.P. (father)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 26\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eApril 14, Baltimore, from Glen McGinkey?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 21, from DH ?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 22, Baltimore, Alreen?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 24, Baltimore, from Stanley\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 18, Clarksville, from Johnson\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 12, Baltimore, Harvey vs. Benedsen\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 16, Baltimore, Bayne \u0026amp; Withers vs. McPherson\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 16, Baltimore, Dallan \u0026amp; Miller vs. McPherson\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 1, Clarksville, from Johnson\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 13, Alexandria, Thomas vs. Befdons?\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eApril 19, Washington, William Purell\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 10, Baltimore, Hopkins vs. Stautintinger?\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFebruary 17, Baltimore, from B Ring\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 22, Baltimore, Levening vs. Schooley ?\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eBenedict vs. Gray\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eRoden vs. Parenjen ?\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eApril 15, Republic?, from John Powell\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 7, from John Rice\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 12, from R. Miller\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eNovember 7, Millwood, Clark vs. Cooke\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 17, Del. From M Bradford\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eDecember 2, Salem, Murphy vs. Waton\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 6, Richmond, M Goddwin\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 5, from Rob Pizton\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 24, Gordonsdale, from Rob Pizton\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJuly 31, Leesburg, from M Harris\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 14, Alexandria, Smoot \u0026amp; Whaler vs. George Brown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 17, Alexandria, Phineas Janney vs. M. Galloway\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 8, Princes Estates, from John White\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eTiffany vs. Broaddas \u0026amp; Son—February 19, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMcVeigh vs. Rust—March 18, Alexandria\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eRichard H. Lee—March 26, Washington\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarmaduke vs. Hugh—March 30, Shepardstown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMccauley vs. Amos Janney—April 17, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eRichard Smith vs.—April 19, Washington\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDannel vs. Littleton—April 20, White Hall\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eGoldsbourgh vs. Sivs?—May 17, Washington\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eEdward Upton vs. Susan Berkley—May 28\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eWebb vs. Unknown—June 18\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eReynolds \u0026amp; Smith vs. B?—December 4, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eVainell vs. Buinles—January 14, Alexandria\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMcVeigh vs. Ish—January 23, Alexandria\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeale vs. Love, January 19\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eWejlie \u0026amp; Wilson vs. Matthews—July 25, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eWheeler vs. Bajs \u0026amp; Mason—March 23, Lynn\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eGordon Schooley\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMcCormick \u0026amp; Tiddall vs. ?—April 8, Berryville\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eLove vs. Veale\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eToles vs. Janney\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNeal vs. Lowe\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eSutton \u0026amp; Harding vs. Beand—March 3, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eWatkum \u0026amp; Rust vs. Mack—May 6, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eR Shanhan vs. David Leapun—June 11\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eBayhman vs. Wright—June 17, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eBrooks vs. W \u0026amp; J Wright—June 19, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eGriffith FS Muntsin—August 26, Georgetown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eWooll Innskeep vs. Hoffman \u0026amp; Wickis—September 5, Philadelphia\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOwings vs. Rust vs. Buckey vs. Mead vs. Bajo \u0026amp; Mead—November 20, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eWalker vs. Ish—January 31, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHough vs. John ?—February 18\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003ePendleton vs. John Smith—March 19, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eBaughman vs. Garnett—April 3, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003ePittman vs. Ish—July 3, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eTiffnay \u0026amp; Rym vs. G Brca?—May 1, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJohnson vs. Seldon—May16, Richmond\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eLowe vs. Veale—July 16\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eRichard Smith vs. E Peacock—September 10, Washington\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003ePoulson vs. Taylor—October 1, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHanson vs. Whitmon—November 3, Fredrick\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eWalkins \u0026amp; Rush\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJ Inshoes vs. Wildman\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eBall vs. Myer, August 26, 1865\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eGreen vs. Garrett, 1866\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eTo Robert Damo from Veale, 1867\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eTo Gov. Walter Smith, 1867\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eReed vs. Noland, 1869\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003ePatts vs. Bell\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eThomas Nickolls vs. Nathan Greg\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eCarters vs. Drake\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eWheeler vs. Bennetts\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eWheeler vs. Smith\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMarch 6, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 7, Baltimore, from Geo Baughmany\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eBann vs. Schooley\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eBraden vs. Schooley\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJohn Keivle vs. Boss, December 4, 1837—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJohn Keivle vs. Boss, January 18, 1839—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJC Langston vs. Boss, November 13, 1839—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eBrooks \u0026amp; Hatehkifs vs. Boss, December 21, 1837—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eRichards \u0026amp; Betts vs. Boss, August 8, 1839—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDovernus Lugdams vs. Boss, January 1, 1839—New York\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eRichard Sewell vs. Boss, August 21, 1837—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAccount list for Sam Boss\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eEdward Mats vs. Rupell \u0026amp; Clending\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAldridge Higdan vs. Rupell \u0026amp; Clending, January 13, 1838—Fredericktown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eRupell vs. Cranpton?\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFickey \u0026amp; Pauls vs. William \u0026amp; Wright, July 19, 1837—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eGroverinon \u0026amp; Sons vs. William \u0026amp; Wright, April 19, 1838-Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eSmoot vs. LM Kenner, July 9, 1839—Alexandria\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSmoot vs. James Wages, November 29, 1837—Alexandria\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eLiverman vs. Jonathan Weirner, May 9, 1838—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eLiverman vs. rL Arimistead, September 13, 1838—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eLiverman vs. Jonathan Weirner, December 24, 1838—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eGriffith vs. RL Armistead, November 30, 1838—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eGriffith vs. Rupell, November 14, 1839\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eLetter from Griffith to Janney, October 11, 1837—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eEgeriton \u0026amp; Morris vs. John Studen, March 24, 1837—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMooris \u0026amp; Egeriton vs. Edmund Dorney, December 11, 1832—Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eSewell vs. Amos Bexls—February 23, 1837, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSewell vs. Isaac Holmes—February 4, 1836, Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Powell—August 18, 1836; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—October 28, 1837; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—August 26, 1837; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—September 23, 1837; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—November 29, 1837; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Saffen—November 16, 1837; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Weaks—March 17, 1838; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins VSSell McGthany—August 23, 1838; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Weeks \u0026amp; Edmands—November 30, 1838; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—December 24, 1838; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. John Janney—January 24, 1839; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. W Clending—January 13, 1839; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. J Young—February 15, 1839; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Clending—March 4, 1839; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Canten—June 7, 1839; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. John Janney—May 29, 1840; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. J Weinner—June 19, 1840; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—September 10, 1840; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. E Waltman—September 19, 1840; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. E Schooley—October 24, 1840; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. James Whaley—February 11, 1841; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Caldwell—June 10, 1841; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. John Janney—July 1, 1841; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—August 9, 1841; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. J Harding—December 18, 1841; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Clark \u0026amp; White-March 24, 1842; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. White—April 28, 1842; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Rust—February 4, 1843; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Rust—June 10, 1843; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Sundries—September 1, 1843; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. John Smith—March 25, 1845; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Galloway—March 15, 1845; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Miller Bell—November 29, 1845; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Humphrey—December 16, 1845; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Taylor—1845; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. Mc?—July 22, 1846; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins vs. MD Dirsh—December 19, 1846; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins letter—April 27, 1870; Waterford\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eHopkins letter—April 29, 1870; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFrom Mary ?; December 31\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom Sean Reg; December 29\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eUnknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom John Carroll Dirsh; August 3\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom Sue; January 1\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eAccounts from John and George Robinson\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003ePayment sheet for unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMary Aslem to her Aunt—January 26, 1879; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom A Miller to her Sister—July 7, 1879\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom unknown to her sister—January 26, 1880; Baltimore\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eCopy of a Bill—September 16, 1886\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eUnknown letter\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom sister M\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eTo May from M.A.L.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eUnknown letter\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFrom Belle\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eFrom Nath Seevery\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eTo Sam ? From Amos ?\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003e50 cent note issued from the town of Leesburg\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eList of tariff fees adopted November 13, 1865\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003epage 1: 2 engravings\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 2: Man and woman\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 3: Prof Hardt and man\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 4: Engraving and wife of Dr. Henry of Ashburn Farm\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 5: Two boys\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 6: Mr. And Mrs. Charles Miller\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 7: Willie Morison of Warrenton, VA and his wife\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 8: Mr. M Comb Wilmington from Leesburg Academy\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 9: Charles Pollock (Alice's brother)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 9: Cousin Maude dau of Chas and Ellen Miller\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 10: Man\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 11: House and woman\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 12: Rev. Walter W. Williams, church Pastor of Leesburg VA and James W. Janney (John Janney's brother)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 13: Dr. James W. Taylor of Hillsboro, VA and Cousin Maude\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 14: Pope Pius IX and man\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 15: CSA General Eppa Hunter and man\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 16: CSA Col. John S. Mosby\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 17: Man\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 18: CSA General Robert E. Lee\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 19: Dr. Sam B. Henry, of Ashburn Farm on horseback, and Nellie Glazer\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 20: Nannie Bededict of Leesburg and a women\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 21: Martha Washington and a women\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 22: 2 photos of Mildred Covell\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 23: Unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 24: Unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 25: Unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 26: Mrs. Charlotte Lee and Child\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 27: Unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 28: Mrs. Walter W. Williams and John Janney the 2nd (John Janney's Nephew)\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 29: Nathaniel E. Janney (John Janney's brother) and Mary Anne Osburn\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 30: Miss Mollie Hough of Leesburg and the wife of Dr. Henry\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 31: Unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 32: Aunt Annie Miller of Alexandria and unknown man\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 33: Mrs. Howard Shackleford and William Monson of Warrantion\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 34: Mrs. Waterman and unknown man\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 35: R.J. Janney and unknown women\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 36: Unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 37: Unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 38: Mrs. Scott Siddons and Will Brown\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 39: Mrs. Schackleford\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003epage 40: Unknown\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eDecember 1838, Vol. VI, No. VI\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 1840, Vol. IX, No. I\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 1840, Vol. IX, No. II\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 1840, Vol. IX, No. III\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 1840, Vol. IX, No. IV\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 1840, Vol. IX, No. V\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 1840, Vol. IX, No. VI\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 1840, Vol. X, No. I\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 1840, Vol. X, No. II\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 1840, Vol. X, No. III\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 1840, Vol. X, No. IV\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 1840, Vol. X, No. V\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 1840, Vol. X, No. VI\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJanuary 1841, Vol. LI, No. I\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 1841, Vol. XL, No. II\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 1841, Vol. XL, No. III\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 1841, Vol. XI, No. IV\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 1841, Vol. Xi, No. V\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 1841, Vol.XI, No. VI\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 1841, Vol. XII, No. I\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 1841, Vol. XII, No. II\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 1841, Vol. XII, No. III\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 1841, Vol. XII, No. IV\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 1841, Vol. XIL, No. V\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 1841, Vol. XIL, No. VI\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eApril 1839, Vol. VI, No 2.\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 1839, Vol. VII, No 1.\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eJanuary 1842\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eFebruary 1842\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 1842\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 1842\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 1842\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune to Nov 1842\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 1842\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eSeptember 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eOctober 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eNovember 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eDecember 1843\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\u003chead\u003eMissing Title\u003c/head\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eMarch 1, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 26, Vol. XVIII, Whole No. 1,744\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 8, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 1, Vol. XVIII, Whole No. 1,745\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 15, 1845, Fifth Series, No 2, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,746\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 22, 1845, Fifth Series, No 4, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,747\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMarch 29, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 4, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,74\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 5, 1845, Fifth Series, No 5, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,749\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 12, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 6, Vol.XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,750\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 19, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 7, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,751\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eApril 26, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 8, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,752\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 3, 1845, Fifth Series, No.9, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,753\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 10, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 10, Vol. XVII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,754\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 17, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 11, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,755\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 24, 1845, Fifth Series, No 12, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,756\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eMay 31, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 13, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,757\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 14, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 15, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,759\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 21, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 16, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,760\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJune 28, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 17, Vol. XVIII. Vol..LXVIII, Whole No. 1,761\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 5, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 17, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,762\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 12, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 19, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,763\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 19, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 20, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,764\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eJuly 26, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 21, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,765\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 2, 1842, Fifth Series, No. 22, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole NO. 1,766\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 9, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 23, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVII, Whole No. 1,767\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 16, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 24, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,768\u003c/item\u003e\u003citem\u003eAugust 30, 1845, Fith Series, No. 26, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,770\u003c/item\u003e\u003c/list\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cextref href=\"http://imagebase.lib.vt.edu/browse.php?folio_ID=/cw/janney\" title=\"Images\"\u003eImages\u003c/extref\u003e are also available on Imagebase.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The John Janney Papers consist of over 800 letters written to John Janney and members of his family. The most influential letters are ones written between John Janney and his wife while Janney served as President of the Virginia Secession Convention. In these letters Janney gives brief details of the Convention and comments on the other delegates in attendance. Other letters are between Charles Janney and his wife and family. The bulk of the letters describe legal matters and are from John Janney's years as a practicing lawyer. Additional materials include biographical information, books, and periodicals.","Images  from this collection are available on Imagebase.","Missing Title January 18, to Alice March 21, to Mrs. J June 10, to Charlie August 21, to her Pa August 30, to My darling father August 25, to My Darling father","Missing Title February 4, Philadelphia February 7, Norfolk, from S.K. Jackson March 27, Alexandria, from her sister August, from Minra? August 21 August 22, from her sister September 11, Peirce Valley, from Lizzy Delaney September 29, George Town October 17 November 20, Baltimore, Niece Mary November 21, Baltimore, Niece S.H. Miluary? December 11, Philadelphia, from Hodge December 12, Shepherdstown, from E Frary December 25, Baltimore, from Niece Mary December 28, Baltimore, from Niece Mary unreadable","Missing Title January 8, Baltimore, from Eliza Hinkle January 8, from Maggie January 12, Washington, unreadable January 14, Brooklyn, from Mark January 15, Ashton, from Mary January 24, Louisville, unreadable January 26, Baltimore, from Laura Maddy January 26, Georgetown, unknown January 28, Philadelphia, from John Hail January 29, Warm Springs, unreadable February 3, Ridgeway, from Dorcas February 21, Mr. Vernon St., from E Waterman March 16, Saint Louis, from Charles Miller","Missing Title January 14, from a niece January 15, Baltimore, from Mary January 21, Philadelphia, From a cousin January 21, Baltimore, from Mary January 22, Philadelphia, from Riffliomakers? February 12, Lake Home, from a niece February 20, Bell Brook, from S. Koler? February 21, Kate Marmaduke (Sister) March 3, Alexandria, from Ellen Miller March 14, Lake Home, from Mary March 17, Lexington, from Mary From Susan Janney","Missing Title April 21, Ashton, from Mary June 4, Brooklyn, from CA Smart? June 30, Ashton, from Mary August 28, Sunnyside, from Mary","Missing Title May 7, Warrenton, from Charles Pollock August 7, Leesburg, from Charles Janney (Nephew) August 19, Leesburg, from Charles Janney (nephew) October 3, Philadelphia, from Janresll Janney (Nephew)","Missing Title June 28, from unreadable July 7, Alexandria, from Lucy Pracell November, 24, Fort Hamilton, from let Mark From Amelid Hart From Anna (sister) August 28, from Adda March, from Nelly","Missing Title May 1866, Westtown, Beathers May 21, 1866, Washington, to CP Janney (cousin) February 22, 1867, Leesburg, to unreadable May 8, 1867, Leesburg, to William Rives May 10, 1867, Leesburg, to William Rives—Janney trying to start education for women June 27, 1867, Leesburg, John Klum","Missing Title To Anthony Rogers Unknown","Missing Title August 17, from John Janney to Philip Heater October 21, Baltimore, from Henry Jacobsen","Missing Title February 1, Richmond, from Wall hall August 15, Auburn, from A Buckern","Missing Title July 3, St. Louis July 8, St. Louis September 24, St. Louis October 14, St. Louis","Missing Title July 29, Baltimore, from Williams and Scilly From R. Taylor","Missing Title July 5, from Sam Upton October 28, Baltimore, from unreadable December 5, from Mctharney(?) December 11, Union, from Garrett","Missing Title February 25, from Janney to Unknown June 4, Leesburg, from John Janney to William Powell July 2, Leesburg, from Janney to J Anthony December 15, Loudoun, from Upton","Missing Title February 4 April 20, Baltimore, from Brooks September 10, from John Janney October 1, George Town, from Smith October 18, Warrenton, from J Scott November 1, unreadable November 26, Turn Spring, from J Marth?","Missing Title June 15, Office Dist, Sam Edwards Loudoun, from Timothy Taylor","Missing Title March 1, Middleburg, from Week Gibron? March 2, unreadable March 4, Philadelphia, from Robin Walkers March 4, Baltimore, form Wyeth and Norris March 5, Philadelphia, from Roland Nalses? March 7, Baltimore, from Geo Baughmany March 8, Forest Hill, from George Hamilton March 23, Georgetown, unreadable","Missing Title March 24, from PD shepherd April 6, Leesburg, from Bolhinez? April 19, Rockland, from Geo Rust May 12, Liverpool, from Howell August 15, Leesburg, from John Scott December 15, Tazewell, From B. B. December 21, Warrenton, from J Scott From J Bradley","Missing Title January 10, Loudoun, from Colinian? January 25, Middleburg, from Chas Furr February 8, Middleburg, Alex Skinner February 12, from J Coalman May 26, Washington, from unreadable December 2, from unreadable From Howeay? Unknown letter","Missing Title January 10, Clarkstown, from Glouington? January 26, Charlestown, from Andreed ? February 21, from Eaton March 12, Baltimore, from unreadable May 28, Loudoun, legal document from P Knosy? July 8, Barnesville, from John Dueport July 17, Puffuldo, from unreadable","Missing Title February 5, goods ordered by JA Taylor March 11, Washington, unreadable April 23, Washington, from Alma","Missing Title March, official letter from Washington, D.C. signed by M Page September 14, Baltimore, from Hambliton Buckey September 19, Baltimore, from Woodward \u0026 Co. September 28, Baltimore, from Woodward \u0026 Co.","Missing Title February 1, Middleburg, from H Powell December 20, Middleburg, from H Powell","Missing Title April 8, Georgetown, from Walter Smith (governor) September 15, Philadelphia, from Gill October 9, Baltimore, bill of Fred Fickey From Upton Payments for AD Pollock Agreement between Sam Smith and Heird Signed by W Berry","Missing Title April 9, from John Porsle? Unknown Unknown","Missing Title February 12, Laurenceville, from James ? March 4, Baltimore, from H Keigheen December 22, Leeton Forest, from AD Pollock (father-in-law) December 30, Brook, unknown","Missing Title April 4, from Seamma Manne? June 4, Middleburg, from Rogers","Missing Title April 16, Vicksburg, from Klein April 20, Norfolk, Ed Ribby May 22, Vicksburg, from Klein July 12, Vicksburg, from Klein","Missing Title January 20, Richmond, from R Duncee February 8, Norfolk, from Ed Ribby March, Baltimore,","Missing Title January 1, Richmond, W. Eshaart December 31, Alexandria, from GH Robinson Unknown","Missing Title January 2, Baltimore, Margaret Turner January 13, Baltimore, from Margaret Turner July 20, Alexandria, from GH Robinson October 5, Baltimore, Reese Bros. November 18, Alexandria, R Miller","Missing Title Ben Forgesan to P. 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The couple's lives would change, however, with the coming of the Civil War.","Like many southerners, the couple's lives changed dramatically with the advent of war. Harris and his two brothers, Nathaniel and William, served the Confederate States of American in various capacities. Both Nathaniel and William joined the army, with the former eventually rising to the rank of General, and the latter serving as quartermaster. Meanwhile, James undertook a position as Third Auditor of the Post Office Department in Richmond, a position that took him away from Avenel and his family for the duration of the war. Because of the Union occupation of Vicksburg, Mary and the three children spent much of the war in Eufaula, Alabama. At the end of the War in 1865, the family was reunited and returned to Warren County to once again make Avenel home. Harris resumed his law practice, but the family moved to New York where Mary died in childbirth in 1871. Harris moved to the Washington Territory shortly before his death in 1885, where he attempted to become territorial governor. Upon his death, Harris's body was returned to New York, where he was interred next to his wife Mary.","The guide to the Harris, James W.M. Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).","The James W.M. Harris Papers consist of over 200 letters written either from or to Harris or immediate members of his family between 1857 and 1909. The majority of the letters are from James to his wife Mary, written almost entirely during the Civil War. These letters contain descriptions of the siege of Vicksburg, life in Richmond, and first hand descriptions of African-Americans during the war. Harris also frequently recounts current events during the war, as well as encounters with Belle Boyd and Jefferson Davis. 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Harris studied at Amherst College and returned to his native state to read law under General Sparrow. In 1852 Harris married Mary C. Lum (1831-1871), and the couple took up residence near Vicksburg at Avenel Plantation. The young couple soon had a growing family, with the birth of daughters Annie Laura (Lola) in 1853, Caroline (Carrie) in 1855, and Natalie in 1859. Harris continued to practice law in Vicksburg, but the family cotton plantation, Avenel, also provided income. The couple's lives would change, however, with the coming of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLike many southerners, the couple's lives changed dramatically with the advent of war. Harris and his two brothers, Nathaniel and William, served the Confederate States of American in various capacities. Both Nathaniel and William joined the army, with the former eventually rising to the rank of General, and the latter serving as quartermaster. Meanwhile, James undertook a position as Third Auditor of the Post Office Department in Richmond, a position that took him away from Avenel and his family for the duration of the war. Because of the Union occupation of Vicksburg, Mary and the three children spent much of the war in Eufaula, Alabama. At the end of the War in 1865, the family was reunited and returned to Warren County to once again make Avenel home. Harris resumed his law practice, but the family moved to New York where Mary died in childbirth in 1871. Harris moved to the Washington Territory shortly before his death in 1885, where he attempted to become territorial governor. Upon his death, Harris's body was returned to New York, where he was interred next to his wife Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Born in Natchez, Mississippi in 1828, James W.M. Harris studied at Amherst College and returned to his native state to read law under General Sparrow. In 1852 Harris married Mary C. Lum (1831-1871), and the couple took up residence near Vicksburg at Avenel Plantation. The young couple soon had a growing family, with the birth of daughters Annie Laura (Lola) in 1853, Caroline (Carrie) in 1855, and Natalie in 1859. Harris continued to practice law in Vicksburg, but the family cotton plantation, Avenel, also provided income. The couple's lives would change, however, with the coming of the Civil War.","Like many southerners, the couple's lives changed dramatically with the advent of war. Harris and his two brothers, Nathaniel and William, served the Confederate States of American in various capacities. Both Nathaniel and William joined the army, with the former eventually rising to the rank of General, and the latter serving as quartermaster. Meanwhile, James undertook a position as Third Auditor of the Post Office Department in Richmond, a position that took him away from Avenel and his family for the duration of the war. Because of the Union occupation of Vicksburg, Mary and the three children spent much of the war in Eufaula, Alabama. At the end of the War in 1865, the family was reunited and returned to Warren County to once again make Avenel home. Harris resumed his law practice, but the family moved to New York where Mary died in childbirth in 1871. Harris moved to the Washington Territory shortly before his death in 1885, where he attempted to become territorial governor. Upon his death, Harris's body was returned to New York, where he was interred next to his wife Mary."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Harris, James W.M. 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Other letters are from Mary to her husband relating day to day happenings, from various family members to other family, several letters from Harris to his daughters, a lengthy letter from Harris's mother describing conditions in Mississippi during the war, and finally condolence letters to James on the death of his wife.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso contained in this collection are two ledgers of Mary Harris and Ann Lum listing household goods, details of plantation life including the shoe sizes of slaves, and remedies of illness. There are two photographs of Judge Harris and General Nathaniel Harris, and several more personal effects of the two gentlemen including a speech the judge gave to the Natchez Library Association and the documents of his bid for territorial Governor of Washington, and a casualty list for the Battle of the Wilderness for the general.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The James W.M. 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Other letters are from Mary to her husband relating day to day happenings, from various family members to other family, several letters from Harris to his daughters, a lengthy letter from Harris's mother describing conditions in Mississippi during the war, and finally condolence letters to James on the death of his wife.","Also contained in this collection are two ledgers of Mary Harris and Ann Lum listing household goods, details of plantation life including the shoe sizes of slaves, and remedies of illness. There are two photographs of Judge Harris and General Nathaniel Harris, and several more personal effects of the two gentlemen including a speech the judge gave to the Natchez Library Association and the documents of his bid for territorial Governor of Washington, and a casualty list for the Battle of the Wilderness for the general."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. 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Dayton, Va.: Ruebush-Elkins Company, 1912.","John Edwin Roller (1844-1918), born near Mt. Crawford, was a prominent lawyer, lecturer, and antiquarian in the Shenandoah Valley. He served in the Confederate Army, and in 1872 became major-general of the 3rd Division of the Virginia Militia. A graduate of Virginia Military Institute and University of Virginia Law School, Roller was the first non-Pennsylvanian president of the Pennsylvania German Society (1909-1910). Roller also served four sessions in the Virginia State Senate and was the first president of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society. He pursued interests in local and religious history, ammassing a considerable collection of books and papers. Most of these items were dispersed, however, during the course of the twentieth century. ","The donor, Margaret Grattan Weaver (1905-2001), was a member of two of the most distinguished families in Rockingham County, the Rollers and the Grattans. She was known throughout the Shenandoah Valley for her involvement in civic, historic, and religious organizations including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, and the Margaret Grattan Weaver Foundation, which she founded in 1997. The foundation supports and promotes preservation and appreciation of the history and religious heritage of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. She was also dedicated to writing poetry and essays on suffering and death, some of which are included in this collection.","The Civil War era signatures were removed from their backing, deacidified, remounted with wheat paste on acid-free backing, and encapsulated in March 1993. In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in the spring of 2017.  This collection was previously cataloged as SC 2030.","John E. Roller Papers, MS 0171, Virginia Military Institute Archives, Lexington, Virginia.","Papers of John Edwin Roller, 1813-1916, Mss 9478, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.","The Margaret Grattan Weaver Collection, 1707-1992, consists of one box and one oversize folder of materials pertaining to Weaver and her ancestors, specifically John E. Roller, Weaver's grandfather, as well as biographical and genealogical information of county residents and historic locations and Civil War Documents with notable signatures. The collections is arranged in three series:  John E. Roller Papers, Biographical/Genealogical Information, and Civil War Documents.","Series 1: John E. Roller Papers, 1779-1910, consists of five folders of documents including letters, historical notes, writings, and speeches.  A folder of Roller's addresses containes lecture material on Jefferson Davis, Huguenots, the Reformed Church, and the Civil War.  Also included in this series are bonds for collection of taxes, road petitions and certifications, deeds, and an indictment for permitting an insane slave to go at large.","Series 2: Biographical/Genealogical Information, 1877-1992, contains various writings by Margaret Grattan Weaver, John E. Roller biographical information including invitations and his obituary, and miscellaneous Grattan family documents. A copy of the registration forms for the Thomas Harrison House to be put on the National Register of Historic Places is also included. John E. Roller bought the house in 1879 and Weaver was part owner of the property from 1951-1963 along with her two brothers. 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