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Therefore, May Day was an ancient New Year rite celebrated by Druids with bonfires.  Cattle were then driven though these fires to purify them. Men, with their sweethearts, also passed though smoke for good luck.  During the Middle Ages, English villages began to erect Maypoles as a part of their celebration of first spring planting in late April or early May, and vied with each other for the tallest Maypole. ","Many localities, both in the United States and throughout the world, continue celebrating with dancing and singing around Maypoles tied with colorful streamers or ribbons and choose their May Queen or other festivities."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Leesburg May Dance collection contains one black and white 5.5\" x 3.5\" photograph of the 1932 May Day and Health Day celebration taken by local photographer Russell Gregg. Leesburg High School students are shown at the court house lawn performing a Maypole dance. 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Another copy is part of the Russell Gregg Photograph Collection, ca. 1920-1944 (VC 0008).\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Leesburg May Dance collection contains one black and white 5.5\" x 3.5\" photograph of the 1932 May Day and Health Day celebration taken by local photographer Russell Gregg. \n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["The Leesburg May Dance collection contains one black and white 5.5\" x 3.5\" photograph of the 1932 May Day and Health Day celebration taken by local photographer Russell Gregg. \n"],"language_ssim":["English\n"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-04-30T21:27:44.952Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viletbl_viletbl00096"}},{"id":"viletbl_viletbl00069","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viletbl_viletbl00069#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Town of Leesburg, Virginia\n","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viletbl_viletbl00069#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"This collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. ","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viletbl_viletbl00069#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viletbl_viletbl00069","ead_ssi":"viletbl_viletbl00069","_root_":"viletbl_viletbl00069","_nest_parent_":"viletbl_viletbl00069","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/tbl/viletbl00069.xml","title_ssm":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861\n"],"title_tesim":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861\n"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["SC 0034\n"],"text":["SC 0034\n","Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861","5 items","During the Civil War, the Town of Leesburg successfully issued its own municipal currency in small denominations. This collection consists of five examples of this paper money, issued in 1861. The currency was known locally as \"Dog Money\" because it had a picture of a dog on it. At that time banks were prohibited from issuing banknotes in denominations of five dollars or less, and silver coins were apparently becoming scarce in northern Virginia. On 31 May, 1861, the Leesburg Town Council adopted the following ordinance: \"Whereas there is an almost total absence in this place of an amount [of money] small enough for change and there is a public necessity for some measure to supply said want therefore It is enacted that the mayor be and hereby is authorized and instructed to issue small notes of the Corporation [i.e. the Town]...said notes to be...made payable to the bearer...from us on presentation...in sums of five dollars.\" The Town Council authorized an initial printing of $18,500 in denominations of $1, 50¢, 25¢, and 12 1/2¢. By December, 1862, the Town Council authorized four additional issues, bringing the total amount authorized during the war to about $93,500 (although it is unknown how much was circulating at any given time). Initially the Mayor, John M. Orr (8 Feb 1820-11 Jan 1905) was to sign all notes; later the Town Treasurer, James H. Chamblin (1810-1883) and the acting mayor were also authorized to sign the notes. The  Washingtonian , a local newspaper, printed the notes.","The money the Town received in exchange for the notes was retained against the redemption of the notes, held at least partly in the form of Loudoun County and Confederate bonds. The town did redeem at least some of the notes. On 31 Dec 1861, the Town Council created a committee to oversee the process; and on 25 March 1862, the Council passed an ordinance authorizing redemption in exchange \"for Confederate and other Southern Bank money in sums [of] not more than ten Dollars to citizens and none others.\"","Technically, the notes were illegal. The Virginia General Assembly eventually authorized Leesburg (as well as all Virginia cities, towns with a population of two thousand or more, and Lewisburg and Warrenton) to issue notes in denominations of one dollar or less, but this act was not passed until 29 March 1862, almost a year after Leesburg began issuing its money. Furthermore, the notes were unconstitutional under the Federal and Confederate Constitutions, both of which prohibit states from printing paper money. It should be noted, however, that when the Town Council authorized the first issue of currency, Virginia had just seceded and had not yet officially joined the Confederacy, so as far as the Virginians were concerned, no higher constitution applied. Even after Virginia joined the Confederacy, the Confederate Government did nothing to repress state or municipal currency. ","Leesburg's municipal currency was apparently well-received locally. At a Town Council meeting on 12 July 1861, it was reported that much of the first issue was already in circulation, and there was still a demand for more; and after the war, a soldier who was stationed in the area wrote that, \"no one, so far as I know, ever questioned the validity of Leesburg's fiat money; certainly we...experienced no difficulty whatever in getting rid of all we could get our hands upon\" (Stiles, 63). The Leesburg Town Council saw the lack of small change in the community, and despite the chaotic times acted decisively to provide a remedy. Overall, the Leesburg municipal currency seems to have successfully accomplished its objective of allowing the citizens of Leesburg to come closer to carrying on business as usual.","This collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. The Town of Leesburg mounted these examples on paperboard, and kept them framed for many years (the notes are only printed on one side). All the notes have the same basic design except for the numbers and text specifying the denomination. On the left side of the note is a portrait of George Washington with the caption \" Washingtonian, Print .\" At the top center is a picture of a large, shaggy dog lying in front of a chest, with a large key under his left front leg. On the right side is a picture of Lady Justice with a sword and scales (but not blindfolded). Below the dog are places for the serial number and date, and the following text: \"The Town of Leesburg, in Virginia, Promises to pay to the Bearer x Cents [or \"One Dollar\"] in Current Funds, on presentation of these Notes at the Mayor's Office, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS.\" At the bottom is a place for the Mayor's signature. Four examples are signed by Mayor Orr and the fifth is signed by Joseph Birkby (abt. 1811-24 Sept 1868), the Town Recorder. \n","This collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. \n","English\n"],"unitid_tesim":["SC 0034\n"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861"],"collection_title_tesim":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861"],"collection_ssim":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861"],"repository_ssm":["Thomas Balch Library"],"repository_ssim":["Thomas Balch Library"],"creator_ssm":["Town of Leesburg, Virginia\n"],"creator_ssim":["Town of Leesburg, Virginia\n"],"acqinfo_ssim":["Town of Leesburg, Virginia\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["5 items"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDuring the Civil War, the Town of Leesburg successfully issued its own municipal currency in small denominations. This collection consists of five examples of this paper money, issued in 1861. The currency was known locally as \"Dog Money\" because it had a picture of a dog on it. At that time banks were prohibited from issuing banknotes in denominations of five dollars or less, and silver coins were apparently becoming scarce in northern Virginia. On 31 May, 1861, the Leesburg Town Council adopted the following ordinance: \"Whereas there is an almost total absence in this place of an amount [of money] small enough for change and there is a public necessity for some measure to supply said want therefore It is enacted that the mayor be and hereby is authorized and instructed to issue small notes of the Corporation [i.e. the Town]...said notes to be...made payable to the bearer...from us on presentation...in sums of five dollars.\" The Town Council authorized an initial printing of $18,500 in denominations of $1, 50¢, 25¢, and 12 1/2¢. By December, 1862, the Town Council authorized four additional issues, bringing the total amount authorized during the war to about $93,500 (although it is unknown how much was circulating at any given time). Initially the Mayor, John M. Orr (8 Feb 1820-11 Jan 1905) was to sign all notes; later the Town Treasurer, James H. Chamblin (1810-1883) and the acting mayor were also authorized to sign the notes. The \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWashingtonian\u003c/title\u003e, a local newspaper, printed the notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe money the Town received in exchange for the notes was retained against the redemption of the notes, held at least partly in the form of Loudoun County and Confederate bonds. The town did redeem at least some of the notes. On 31 Dec 1861, the Town Council created a committee to oversee the process; and on 25 March 1862, the Council passed an ordinance authorizing redemption in exchange \"for Confederate and other Southern Bank money in sums [of] not more than ten Dollars to citizens and none others.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the notes were illegal. The Virginia General Assembly eventually authorized Leesburg (as well as all Virginia cities, towns with a population of two thousand or more, and Lewisburg and Warrenton) to issue notes in denominations of one dollar or less, but this act was not passed until 29 March 1862, almost a year after Leesburg began issuing its money. Furthermore, the notes were unconstitutional under the Federal and Confederate Constitutions, both of which prohibit states from printing paper money. It should be noted, however, that when the Town Council authorized the first issue of currency, Virginia had just seceded and had not yet officially joined the Confederacy, so as far as the Virginians were concerned, no higher constitution applied. Even after Virginia joined the Confederacy, the Confederate Government did nothing to repress state or municipal currency. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg's municipal currency was apparently well-received locally. At a Town Council meeting on 12 July 1861, it was reported that much of the first issue was already in circulation, and there was still a demand for more; and after the war, a soldier who was stationed in the area wrote that, \"no one, so far as I know, ever questioned the validity of Leesburg's fiat money; certainly we...experienced no difficulty whatever in getting rid of all we could get our hands upon\" (Stiles, 63). The Leesburg Town Council saw the lack of small change in the community, and despite the chaotic times acted decisively to provide a remedy. Overall, the Leesburg municipal currency seems to have successfully accomplished its objective of allowing the citizens of Leesburg to come closer to carrying on business as usual.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["During the Civil War, the Town of Leesburg successfully issued its own municipal currency in small denominations. This collection consists of five examples of this paper money, issued in 1861. The currency was known locally as \"Dog Money\" because it had a picture of a dog on it. At that time banks were prohibited from issuing banknotes in denominations of five dollars or less, and silver coins were apparently becoming scarce in northern Virginia. On 31 May, 1861, the Leesburg Town Council adopted the following ordinance: \"Whereas there is an almost total absence in this place of an amount [of money] small enough for change and there is a public necessity for some measure to supply said want therefore It is enacted that the mayor be and hereby is authorized and instructed to issue small notes of the Corporation [i.e. the Town]...said notes to be...made payable to the bearer...from us on presentation...in sums of five dollars.\" The Town Council authorized an initial printing of $18,500 in denominations of $1, 50¢, 25¢, and 12 1/2¢. By December, 1862, the Town Council authorized four additional issues, bringing the total amount authorized during the war to about $93,500 (although it is unknown how much was circulating at any given time). Initially the Mayor, John M. Orr (8 Feb 1820-11 Jan 1905) was to sign all notes; later the Town Treasurer, James H. Chamblin (1810-1883) and the acting mayor were also authorized to sign the notes. The  Washingtonian , a local newspaper, printed the notes.","The money the Town received in exchange for the notes was retained against the redemption of the notes, held at least partly in the form of Loudoun County and Confederate bonds. The town did redeem at least some of the notes. On 31 Dec 1861, the Town Council created a committee to oversee the process; and on 25 March 1862, the Council passed an ordinance authorizing redemption in exchange \"for Confederate and other Southern Bank money in sums [of] not more than ten Dollars to citizens and none others.\"","Technically, the notes were illegal. The Virginia General Assembly eventually authorized Leesburg (as well as all Virginia cities, towns with a population of two thousand or more, and Lewisburg and Warrenton) to issue notes in denominations of one dollar or less, but this act was not passed until 29 March 1862, almost a year after Leesburg began issuing its money. Furthermore, the notes were unconstitutional under the Federal and Confederate Constitutions, both of which prohibit states from printing paper money. It should be noted, however, that when the Town Council authorized the first issue of currency, Virginia had just seceded and had not yet officially joined the Confederacy, so as far as the Virginians were concerned, no higher constitution applied. Even after Virginia joined the Confederacy, the Confederate Government did nothing to repress state or municipal currency. ","Leesburg's municipal currency was apparently well-received locally. At a Town Council meeting on 12 July 1861, it was reported that much of the first issue was already in circulation, and there was still a demand for more; and after the war, a soldier who was stationed in the area wrote that, \"no one, so far as I know, ever questioned the validity of Leesburg's fiat money; certainly we...experienced no difficulty whatever in getting rid of all we could get our hands upon\" (Stiles, 63). The Leesburg Town Council saw the lack of small change in the community, and despite the chaotic times acted decisively to provide a remedy. Overall, the Leesburg municipal currency seems to have successfully accomplished its objective of allowing the citizens of Leesburg to come closer to carrying on business as usual."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. The Town of Leesburg mounted these examples on paperboard, and kept them framed for many years (the notes are only printed on one side). All the notes have the same basic design except for the numbers and text specifying the denomination. On the left side of the note is a portrait of George Washington with the caption \"\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWashingtonian, Print\u003c/title\u003e.\" At the top center is a picture of a large, shaggy dog lying in front of a chest, with a large key under his left front leg. On the right side is a picture of Lady Justice with a sword and scales (but not blindfolded). Below the dog are places for the serial number and date, and the following text: \"The Town of Leesburg, in Virginia, Promises to pay to the Bearer x Cents [or \"One Dollar\"] in Current Funds, on presentation of these Notes at the Mayor's Office, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS.\" At the bottom is a place for the Mayor's signature. Four examples are signed by Mayor Orr and the fifth is signed by Joseph Birkby (abt. 1811-24 Sept 1868), the Town Recorder. \n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. The Town of Leesburg mounted these examples on paperboard, and kept them framed for many years (the notes are only printed on one side). All the notes have the same basic design except for the numbers and text specifying the denomination. On the left side of the note is a portrait of George Washington with the caption \" Washingtonian, Print .\" At the top center is a picture of a large, shaggy dog lying in front of a chest, with a large key under his left front leg. On the right side is a picture of Lady Justice with a sword and scales (but not blindfolded). Below the dog are places for the serial number and date, and the following text: \"The Town of Leesburg, in Virginia, Promises to pay to the Bearer x Cents [or \"One Dollar\"] in Current Funds, on presentation of these Notes at the Mayor's Office, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS.\" At the bottom is a place for the Mayor's signature. Four examples are signed by Mayor Orr and the fifth is signed by Joseph Birkby (abt. 1811-24 Sept 1868), the Town Recorder. \n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. \n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["This collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. \n"],"language_ssim":["English\n"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-04-30T21:27:44.952Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viletbl_viletbl00069","ead_ssi":"viletbl_viletbl00069","_root_":"viletbl_viletbl00069","_nest_parent_":"viletbl_viletbl00069","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/tbl/viletbl00069.xml","title_ssm":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861\n"],"title_tesim":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861\n"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["SC 0034\n"],"text":["SC 0034\n","Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861","5 items","During the Civil War, the Town of Leesburg successfully issued its own municipal currency in small denominations. 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By December, 1862, the Town Council authorized four additional issues, bringing the total amount authorized during the war to about $93,500 (although it is unknown how much was circulating at any given time). Initially the Mayor, John M. Orr (8 Feb 1820-11 Jan 1905) was to sign all notes; later the Town Treasurer, James H. Chamblin (1810-1883) and the acting mayor were also authorized to sign the notes. The  Washingtonian , a local newspaper, printed the notes.","The money the Town received in exchange for the notes was retained against the redemption of the notes, held at least partly in the form of Loudoun County and Confederate bonds. The town did redeem at least some of the notes. On 31 Dec 1861, the Town Council created a committee to oversee the process; and on 25 March 1862, the Council passed an ordinance authorizing redemption in exchange \"for Confederate and other Southern Bank money in sums [of] not more than ten Dollars to citizens and none others.\"","Technically, the notes were illegal. The Virginia General Assembly eventually authorized Leesburg (as well as all Virginia cities, towns with a population of two thousand or more, and Lewisburg and Warrenton) to issue notes in denominations of one dollar or less, but this act was not passed until 29 March 1862, almost a year after Leesburg began issuing its money. Furthermore, the notes were unconstitutional under the Federal and Confederate Constitutions, both of which prohibit states from printing paper money. It should be noted, however, that when the Town Council authorized the first issue of currency, Virginia had just seceded and had not yet officially joined the Confederacy, so as far as the Virginians were concerned, no higher constitution applied. Even after Virginia joined the Confederacy, the Confederate Government did nothing to repress state or municipal currency. ","Leesburg's municipal currency was apparently well-received locally. At a Town Council meeting on 12 July 1861, it was reported that much of the first issue was already in circulation, and there was still a demand for more; and after the war, a soldier who was stationed in the area wrote that, \"no one, so far as I know, ever questioned the validity of Leesburg's fiat money; certainly we...experienced no difficulty whatever in getting rid of all we could get our hands upon\" (Stiles, 63). The Leesburg Town Council saw the lack of small change in the community, and despite the chaotic times acted decisively to provide a remedy. Overall, the Leesburg municipal currency seems to have successfully accomplished its objective of allowing the citizens of Leesburg to come closer to carrying on business as usual.","This collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. The Town of Leesburg mounted these examples on paperboard, and kept them framed for many years (the notes are only printed on one side). All the notes have the same basic design except for the numbers and text specifying the denomination. On the left side of the note is a portrait of George Washington with the caption \" Washingtonian, Print .\" At the top center is a picture of a large, shaggy dog lying in front of a chest, with a large key under his left front leg. On the right side is a picture of Lady Justice with a sword and scales (but not blindfolded). Below the dog are places for the serial number and date, and the following text: \"The Town of Leesburg, in Virginia, Promises to pay to the Bearer x Cents [or \"One Dollar\"] in Current Funds, on presentation of these Notes at the Mayor's Office, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS.\" At the bottom is a place for the Mayor's signature. Four examples are signed by Mayor Orr and the fifth is signed by Joseph Birkby (abt. 1811-24 Sept 1868), the Town Recorder. \n","This collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. \n","English\n"],"unitid_tesim":["SC 0034\n"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861"],"collection_title_tesim":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861"],"collection_ssim":["Leesburg Municipal Currency (\"Dog Money\")\n 1861"],"repository_ssm":["Thomas Balch Library"],"repository_ssim":["Thomas Balch Library"],"creator_ssm":["Town of Leesburg, Virginia\n"],"creator_ssim":["Town of Leesburg, Virginia\n"],"acqinfo_ssim":["Town of Leesburg, Virginia\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["5 items"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDuring the Civil War, the Town of Leesburg successfully issued its own municipal currency in small denominations. This collection consists of five examples of this paper money, issued in 1861. The currency was known locally as \"Dog Money\" because it had a picture of a dog on it. At that time banks were prohibited from issuing banknotes in denominations of five dollars or less, and silver coins were apparently becoming scarce in northern Virginia. On 31 May, 1861, the Leesburg Town Council adopted the following ordinance: \"Whereas there is an almost total absence in this place of an amount [of money] small enough for change and there is a public necessity for some measure to supply said want therefore It is enacted that the mayor be and hereby is authorized and instructed to issue small notes of the Corporation [i.e. the Town]...said notes to be...made payable to the bearer...from us on presentation...in sums of five dollars.\" The Town Council authorized an initial printing of $18,500 in denominations of $1, 50¢, 25¢, and 12 1/2¢. By December, 1862, the Town Council authorized four additional issues, bringing the total amount authorized during the war to about $93,500 (although it is unknown how much was circulating at any given time). Initially the Mayor, John M. Orr (8 Feb 1820-11 Jan 1905) was to sign all notes; later the Town Treasurer, James H. Chamblin (1810-1883) and the acting mayor were also authorized to sign the notes. The \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eWashingtonian\u003c/title\u003e, a local newspaper, printed the notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe money the Town received in exchange for the notes was retained against the redemption of the notes, held at least partly in the form of Loudoun County and Confederate bonds. The town did redeem at least some of the notes. On 31 Dec 1861, the Town Council created a committee to oversee the process; and on 25 March 1862, the Council passed an ordinance authorizing redemption in exchange \"for Confederate and other Southern Bank money in sums [of] not more than ten Dollars to citizens and none others.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the notes were illegal. The Virginia General Assembly eventually authorized Leesburg (as well as all Virginia cities, towns with a population of two thousand or more, and Lewisburg and Warrenton) to issue notes in denominations of one dollar or less, but this act was not passed until 29 March 1862, almost a year after Leesburg began issuing its money. Furthermore, the notes were unconstitutional under the Federal and Confederate Constitutions, both of which prohibit states from printing paper money. It should be noted, however, that when the Town Council authorized the first issue of currency, Virginia had just seceded and had not yet officially joined the Confederacy, so as far as the Virginians were concerned, no higher constitution applied. Even after Virginia joined the Confederacy, the Confederate Government did nothing to repress state or municipal currency. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg's municipal currency was apparently well-received locally. At a Town Council meeting on 12 July 1861, it was reported that much of the first issue was already in circulation, and there was still a demand for more; and after the war, a soldier who was stationed in the area wrote that, \"no one, so far as I know, ever questioned the validity of Leesburg's fiat money; certainly we...experienced no difficulty whatever in getting rid of all we could get our hands upon\" (Stiles, 63). The Leesburg Town Council saw the lack of small change in the community, and despite the chaotic times acted decisively to provide a remedy. Overall, the Leesburg municipal currency seems to have successfully accomplished its objective of allowing the citizens of Leesburg to come closer to carrying on business as usual.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["During the Civil War, the Town of Leesburg successfully issued its own municipal currency in small denominations. This collection consists of five examples of this paper money, issued in 1861. The currency was known locally as \"Dog Money\" because it had a picture of a dog on it. At that time banks were prohibited from issuing banknotes in denominations of five dollars or less, and silver coins were apparently becoming scarce in northern Virginia. On 31 May, 1861, the Leesburg Town Council adopted the following ordinance: \"Whereas there is an almost total absence in this place of an amount [of money] small enough for change and there is a public necessity for some measure to supply said want therefore It is enacted that the mayor be and hereby is authorized and instructed to issue small notes of the Corporation [i.e. the Town]...said notes to be...made payable to the bearer...from us on presentation...in sums of five dollars.\" The Town Council authorized an initial printing of $18,500 in denominations of $1, 50¢, 25¢, and 12 1/2¢. By December, 1862, the Town Council authorized four additional issues, bringing the total amount authorized during the war to about $93,500 (although it is unknown how much was circulating at any given time). Initially the Mayor, John M. Orr (8 Feb 1820-11 Jan 1905) was to sign all notes; later the Town Treasurer, James H. Chamblin (1810-1883) and the acting mayor were also authorized to sign the notes. The  Washingtonian , a local newspaper, printed the notes.","The money the Town received in exchange for the notes was retained against the redemption of the notes, held at least partly in the form of Loudoun County and Confederate bonds. The town did redeem at least some of the notes. On 31 Dec 1861, the Town Council created a committee to oversee the process; and on 25 March 1862, the Council passed an ordinance authorizing redemption in exchange \"for Confederate and other Southern Bank money in sums [of] not more than ten Dollars to citizens and none others.\"","Technically, the notes were illegal. The Virginia General Assembly eventually authorized Leesburg (as well as all Virginia cities, towns with a population of two thousand or more, and Lewisburg and Warrenton) to issue notes in denominations of one dollar or less, but this act was not passed until 29 March 1862, almost a year after Leesburg began issuing its money. Furthermore, the notes were unconstitutional under the Federal and Confederate Constitutions, both of which prohibit states from printing paper money. It should be noted, however, that when the Town Council authorized the first issue of currency, Virginia had just seceded and had not yet officially joined the Confederacy, so as far as the Virginians were concerned, no higher constitution applied. Even after Virginia joined the Confederacy, the Confederate Government did nothing to repress state or municipal currency. ","Leesburg's municipal currency was apparently well-received locally. At a Town Council meeting on 12 July 1861, it was reported that much of the first issue was already in circulation, and there was still a demand for more; and after the war, a soldier who was stationed in the area wrote that, \"no one, so far as I know, ever questioned the validity of Leesburg's fiat money; certainly we...experienced no difficulty whatever in getting rid of all we could get our hands upon\" (Stiles, 63). The Leesburg Town Council saw the lack of small change in the community, and despite the chaotic times acted decisively to provide a remedy. Overall, the Leesburg municipal currency seems to have successfully accomplished its objective of allowing the citizens of Leesburg to come closer to carrying on business as usual."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of a brief typewritten historical summary and Leesburg municipal currency notes in the following denominations: one $1 note, one 50¢ note, two 25¢ notes, and one 12 1/2¢ note. 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At a called meeting on 20 May 1887 the Leesburg Town Council accepted a bid of $14,985.00 to build a town hall from Norris Brothers, who constructed many buildings in Leesburg.  The previous structure on the lot, an ordinary owned by Stephen and Elizabeth Emery, was demolished and construction of the new building was accepted as completed on 3 July 1888.  ","The ground floor of the building housed town offices and retail stores.  The fire department was located at the rear of the building, with a tower housing the bell used to summon firefighters.  According to the map prepared by Sanborn Map Company only the first floor of the building was brick, although pictures of the building suggest that it was an all brick structure. The Opera House occupied the second floor of the building with one balcony and seated 450 people on folding wooden chairs.  It was lighted by kerosene oil lamps.  According to most sources, it is doubtful that an opera was ever performed at the Opera House, but it was used for various functions, including a grand ball in September of 1895.  It was mainly used for movies, especially during the silent movie era.  In spite of modifications, when talking movies started, it seemed to be less than adequate for that purpose.  ","The Leesburg Town Council sold the building in 1955 for $35,000.  It was demolished the following year and White's Department Store built a new structure on the site, which still stands.","The collection consists of a reproduction of a handbill advertising a lecture presented by Belle Boyd at the Leesburg Opera House on 4 Dec 1894.  Maria Isabella Boyd, better known as Belle Boyd (9 May 1844- 11 Jun 1900), was born in Martinsburg, VA (now WV).  Because of her activities as a spy for the Confederacy during the Civil War she was arrested and imprisoned three times.  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According to most sources, it is doubtful that an opera was ever performed at the Opera House, but it was used for various functions, including a grand ball in September of 1895.  It was mainly used for movies, especially during the silent movie era.  In spite of modifications, when talking movies started, it seemed to be less than adequate for that purpose.  ","The Leesburg Town Council sold the building in 1955 for $35,000.  It was demolished the following year and White's Department Store built a new structure on the site, which still stands."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of a reproduction of a handbill advertising a lecture presented by Belle Boyd at the Leesburg Opera House on 4 Dec 1894.  Maria Isabella Boyd, better known as Belle Boyd (9 May 1844- 11 Jun 1900), was born in Martinsburg, VA (now WV).  Because of her activities as a spy for the Confederacy during the Civil War she was arrested and imprisoned three times.  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Owen Thomas Jr. (\"June\") appears in the picture and is the donor's great-uncle.","There is a 1971 calendar, a wooden ruler, and two flat paper fans commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Peoples National Bank of Leesburg. A second wooden ruler from the Purcell \u0026 Littlejohn Rexall Store in Leesburg is included as well. 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There are also two items related to schools in the area; an original Term Report from Mount Gilead, 1916-1917, and an oversized photograph of \"The Loudoun School\", identified by the donor, Nancy Lefferts Thaete, as a private school in Bluemont, Virginia. Owen Thomas Jr. (\"June\") appears in the picture and is the donor's great-uncle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is a 1971 calendar, a wooden ruler, and two flat paper fans commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Peoples National Bank of Leesburg. A second wooden ruler from the Purcell \u0026amp; Littlejohn Rexall Store in Leesburg is included as well. 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An article in The Washington Post Panorama  from 21 May 1970 is titled, \"Its Small Town Status at Stake, Leesburg Frets.\" In the 27 June 1971 issue of  The Sunday Star , the article \"Out of Town, The Old South, Civil War and Revolutionary War are still having their heyday in Leesburg, VA\" by Josephine F. Caplan appeared.","Also included are five post cards of Loudoun County buildings, a single photograph of the Loudoun County Courthouse, and a black and white photograph of Deacon Samuel B. Paxson of Leesburg. There are also two items related to schools in the area; an original Term Report from Mount Gilead, 1916-1917, and an oversized photograph of \"The Loudoun School\", identified by the donor, Nancy Lefferts Thaete, as a private school in Bluemont, Virginia. Owen Thomas Jr. (\"June\") appears in the picture and is the donor's great-uncle.","There is a 1971 calendar, a wooden ruler, and two flat paper fans commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Peoples National Bank of Leesburg. A second wooden ruler from the Purcell \u0026 Littlejohn Rexall Store in Leesburg is included as well. 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He was the sixth child of Ella Adams Lefferts (1871-1954) and Horace Hogeland Lefferts (1879-1949), County Clerk, bookkeeper at the Saffer Brothers Mill, and elder of several area Old School Baptist churches, including New Valley (1911-1949) and Mt. Zion (1917-1949).","Miles Lefferts' wife, Janet Patterson Lefferts (b. 1919), was born Janet Patterson in Round Hill. She is the daughter of Bertha Baber Patterson (1894-1949) and James Samuel Patterson (1892-1985), pharmacist in Round Hill for over 50 years and owner of Patterson's Pharmacy and the Patterson Building. ","This collection consists of newspaper articles, manuscript materials, photographs and artifacts that document the lives of the Patterson and Lefferts families, the history of Leesburg and Round Hill, and numerous businesses that once operated throughout Loudoun County. Three newspaper articles have been photocopied for preservation and discarded. \"Corner of the Past,\" a feature appearing in the  Washington Star  on 14 November 1965, focuses on Pharmacist James Patterson and Patterson's Pharmacy in Round Hill which opened its doors in 1915. An article in The Washington Post Panorama  from 21 May 1970 is titled, \"Its Small Town Status at Stake, Leesburg Frets.\" In the 27 June 1971 issue of  The Sunday Star , the article \"Out of Town, The Old South, Civil War and Revolutionary War are still having their heyday in Leesburg, VA\" by Josephine F. Caplan appeared.","Also included are five post cards of Loudoun County buildings, a single photograph of the Loudoun County Courthouse, and a black and white photograph of Deacon Samuel B. Paxson of Leesburg. There are also two items related to schools in the area; an original Term Report from Mount Gilead, 1916-1917, and an oversized photograph of \"The Loudoun School\", identified by the donor, Nancy Lefferts Thaete, as a private school in Bluemont, Virginia. Owen Thomas Jr. (\"June\") appears in the picture and is the donor's great-uncle.","There is a 1971 calendar, a wooden ruler, and two flat paper fans commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Peoples National Bank of Leesburg. A second wooden ruler from the Purcell \u0026 Littlejohn Rexall Store in Leesburg is included as well. 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An article in The Washington Post Panorama  from 21 May 1970 is titled, \"Its Small Town Status at Stake, Leesburg Frets.\" In the 27 June 1971 issue of  The Sunday Star , the article \"Out of Town, The Old South, Civil War and Revolutionary War are still having their heyday in Leesburg, VA\" by Josephine F. Caplan appeared.","Also included are five post cards of Loudoun County buildings, a single photograph of the Loudoun County Courthouse, and a black and white photograph of Deacon Samuel B. Paxson of Leesburg. There are also two items related to schools in the area; an original Term Report from Mount Gilead, 1916-1917, and an oversized photograph of \"The Loudoun School\", identified by the donor, Nancy Lefferts Thaete, as a private school in Bluemont, Virginia. 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Thus buildings in the west are generally more sophisticated and were surveyed first. There were only two important plantations east of Goose Creek, Belmont and Coton, properties of Lee cousins. Coton has been destroyed but Belmont remains. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is currently used as a country club for the Belmont development.","There are over 60 National Register properties in the county and five National Historic Landmarks. Few of these buildings are elaborate plantation houses. Many are smaller farmhouses demonstrating the sophistication that Loudoun County's affluent farmers incorporated particularly in the interior woodwork. Others are log buildings and a number combine log, stone and brick demonstrating the progression of elegance as the farmers became successful.","Loudoun County, especially in its western half, had excellent farmland and was known throughout the state for its agricultural superiority until the 1970s when its proximity to Washington, D.C. began to draw developers. Less desirable farmland in the eastern half was developed first with large planned communities. In the west where no public sewer or water is available development began in the 1990s with very large houses on individual lots. Consequently, traditional agricultural has all but disappeared although small scale specialty farming is replacing it in some areas and the equine industry in the southwestern part of the county is still flourishing.","There are seven incorporated towns and numerous villages in the county. The early villages and towns grew up as market or commercial centers to serve the agricultural community. Later towns such as Hamilton, Purcellville and Round Hill developed in the 19th century as stops on the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad.","This collection is composed of architectural surveys made by John G. Lewis, contracted as Northern Virginia Representative, and David Edwards, Architectural Historian, with Virginia Historic Landmarks Department (now Virginia Department of Historic Resources). The bulk of the surveys are of sites in Loudoun County; however, there are survey files of Waterford that cover the entire village and a few surveys of Round Hill, Bluemont, Hillsboro, Middleburg, and Purcellville. The survey forms illustrate the many styles of architecture that became fashionable from the 18th century to the 20th century. There is also a set of USGS maps, with sites identified by their state assigned numbers.","The collection includes 969 folders covering information about sites in Loudoun County. The sites are numbered from 0001 to 1090. 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Others are log buildings and a number combine log, stone and brick demonstrating the progression of elegance as the farmers became successful.","Loudoun County, especially in its western half, had excellent farmland and was known throughout the state for its agricultural superiority until the 1970s when its proximity to Washington, D.C. began to draw developers. Less desirable farmland in the eastern half was developed first with large planned communities. In the west where no public sewer or water is available development began in the 1990s with very large houses on individual lots. Consequently, traditional agricultural has all but disappeared although small scale specialty farming is replacing it in some areas and the equine industry in the southwestern part of the county is still flourishing.","There are seven incorporated towns and numerous villages in the county. The early villages and towns grew up as market or commercial centers to serve the agricultural community. Later towns such as Hamilton, Purcellville and Round Hill developed in the 19th century as stops on the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad.","This collection is composed of architectural surveys made by John G. Lewis, contracted as Northern Virginia Representative, and David Edwards, Architectural Historian, with Virginia Historic Landmarks Department (now Virginia Department of Historic Resources). The bulk of the surveys are of sites in Loudoun County; however, there are survey files of Waterford that cover the entire village and a few surveys of Round Hill, Bluemont, Hillsboro, Middleburg, and Purcellville. The survey forms illustrate the many styles of architecture that became fashionable from the 18th century to the 20th century. There is also a set of USGS maps, with sites identified by their state assigned numbers.","The collection includes 969 folders covering information about sites in Loudoun County. The sites are numbered from 0001 to 1090. Missing numbers do not always indicate missing files. Some numbers or blocks of numbers were unassigned by the state. County sites are numbered with a prefix beginning with 053. Towns and major villages each have their own prefixes, e.g. Waterford: 401, Bluemont: 404, Hillsboro: 236, Middleburg: 259, Purcellville: 286. Files of National Register properties and National Historic Landmarks are marked on the folders with red stars.","The entire village of Waterford was surveyed by John G. Lewis. The files are numbered 1 through 138 although as is the case of the county files, some numbers were not utilized. Six folders contain surveys of two structures because the structures, while once separate, are now combined. A map of the Village of Waterford showing individual properties with state numbers is located with Waterford surveys.","This collection is composed of architectural surveys made by John G. 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Geologically the county is divided at almost the midpoint with the best agricultural land lying from Goose Creek to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thus buildings in the west are generally more sophisticated and were surveyed first. There were only two important plantations east of Goose Creek, Belmont and Coton, properties of Lee cousins. Coton has been destroyed but Belmont remains. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is currently used as a country club for the Belmont development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are over 60 National Register properties in the county and five National Historic Landmarks. Few of these buildings are elaborate plantation houses. Many are smaller farmhouses demonstrating the sophistication that Loudoun County's affluent farmers incorporated particularly in the interior woodwork. Others are log buildings and a number combine log, stone and brick demonstrating the progression of elegance as the farmers became successful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoudoun County, especially in its western half, had excellent farmland and was known throughout the state for its agricultural superiority until the 1970s when its proximity to Washington, D.C. began to draw developers. Less desirable farmland in the eastern half was developed first with large planned communities. In the west where no public sewer or water is available development began in the 1990s with very large houses on individual lots. Consequently, traditional agricultural has all but disappeared although small scale specialty farming is replacing it in some areas and the equine industry in the southwestern part of the county is still flourishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are seven incorporated towns and numerous villages in the county. The early villages and towns grew up as market or commercial centers to serve the agricultural community. Later towns such as Hamilton, Purcellville and Round Hill developed in the 19th century as stops on the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["Loudoun County was established in 1757 but some of the surveys are of sites that pre-date the founding of the County. Geologically the county is divided at almost the midpoint with the best agricultural land lying from Goose Creek to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thus buildings in the west are generally more sophisticated and were surveyed first. There were only two important plantations east of Goose Creek, Belmont and Coton, properties of Lee cousins. Coton has been destroyed but Belmont remains. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is currently used as a country club for the Belmont development.","There are over 60 National Register properties in the county and five National Historic Landmarks. Few of these buildings are elaborate plantation houses. Many are smaller farmhouses demonstrating the sophistication that Loudoun County's affluent farmers incorporated particularly in the interior woodwork. Others are log buildings and a number combine log, stone and brick demonstrating the progression of elegance as the farmers became successful.","Loudoun County, especially in its western half, had excellent farmland and was known throughout the state for its agricultural superiority until the 1970s when its proximity to Washington, D.C. began to draw developers. Less desirable farmland in the eastern half was developed first with large planned communities. In the west where no public sewer or water is available development began in the 1990s with very large houses on individual lots. Consequently, traditional agricultural has all but disappeared although small scale specialty farming is replacing it in some areas and the equine industry in the southwestern part of the county is still flourishing.","There are seven incorporated towns and numerous villages in the county. The early villages and towns grew up as market or commercial centers to serve the agricultural community. Later towns such as Hamilton, Purcellville and Round Hill developed in the 19th century as stops on the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is composed of architectural surveys made by John G. Lewis, contracted as Northern Virginia Representative, and David Edwards, Architectural Historian, with Virginia Historic Landmarks Department (now Virginia Department of Historic Resources). 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Files of National Register properties and National Historic Landmarks are marked on the folders with red stars.","The entire village of Waterford was surveyed by John G. Lewis. The files are numbered 1 through 138 although as is the case of the county files, some numbers were not utilized. Six folders contain surveys of two structures because the structures, while once separate, are now combined. A map of the Village of Waterford showing individual properties with state numbers is located with Waterford surveys."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection is composed of architectural surveys made by John G. Lewis, contracted as Northern Virginia Representative, and David Edwards, Architectural Historian, with Virginia Historic Landmarks Department (now Virginia Department of Historic Resources).\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["This collection is composed of architectural surveys made by John G. 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There is a postcard commemorating the 175th anniversary of Harmony United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Virginia, one postcard from Leighfield Local Post, and three postcards featuring Loudoun County's 250th anniversary cancellation. The collection also includes the official 250th anniversary cancellation stamp, and a wooden medallion designed by Leigh and the Loudoun County board of supervisors as a 250th anniversary memento. 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When Loudoun County, Virginia celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2007, he worked with county officials and the U.S. Postal Service to create a special postmark to commemorate the occasion.  It was used from mid-April through June of 2007 at the Dulles Processing and Distribution Center.  In 2008, he established Leighfield Local Post at his home.  An individual may create his own stamp and cancellation to create a unique collectible called a hobbyist local post; genuine postage is required for the mail to be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.  Also in 2008 Leigh helped Harmony United Methodist Church commemorate its 150th anniversary with a cachet, a special design stamped on postcards.  A total of 51 postcards were cacheted and mailed at the church's anniversary celebration.","The Lewis Leigh Collection contains seven items:  five postcards, a wooden medallion, and a postal cancellation stamp.  There is a postcard commemorating the 175th anniversary of Harmony United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Virginia, one postcard from Leighfield Local Post, and three postcards featuring Loudoun County's 250th anniversary cancellation.  The collection also includes the official 250th anniversary cancellation stamp, and a wooden medallion designed by Leigh and the Loudoun County board of supervisors as a 250th anniversary memento.\n","The Lewis Leigh Collection contains seven items:  five postcards, a wooden medallion, and a postal cancellation stamp.  There is a postcard commemorating the 175th anniversary of Harmony United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Virginia, one postcard from Leighfield Local Post, and three postcards featuring Loudoun County's 250th anniversary cancellation.  The collection also includes the official 250th anniversary cancellation stamp, and a wooden medallion designed by Leigh and the Loudoun County board of supervisors as a 250th anniversary memento.\n","English\n"],"unitid_tesim":["M 019\n"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Lewis Leigh Collection\n 2007-2008"],"collection_title_tesim":["Lewis Leigh Collection\n 2007-2008"],"collection_ssim":["Lewis Leigh Collection\n 2007-2008"],"repository_ssm":["Thomas Balch Library"],"repository_ssim":["Thomas Balch Library"],"creator_ssm":["Lewis Leigh, Jr., Leesburg, VA.\n"],"creator_ssim":["Lewis Leigh, Jr., Leesburg, VA.\n"],"acqinfo_ssim":["Lewis Leigh, Jr., Leesburg, VA.\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eFolder\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement\n"],"arrangement_tesim":["Folder\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLewis Leigh, Jr. was born in Fairfax County, Virginia to W. 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In 2008, he established Leighfield Local Post at his home.  An individual may create his own stamp and cancellation to create a unique collectible called a hobbyist local post; genuine postage is required for the mail to be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.  Also in 2008 Leigh helped Harmony United Methodist Church commemorate its 150th anniversary with a cachet, a special design stamped on postcards.  A total of 51 postcards were cacheted and mailed at the church's anniversary celebration."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis Leigh Collection contains seven items:  five postcards, a wooden medallion, and a postal cancellation stamp.  There is a postcard commemorating the 175th anniversary of Harmony United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Virginia, one postcard from Leighfield Local Post, and three postcards featuring Loudoun County's 250th anniversary cancellation.  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The collection also includes the official 250th anniversary cancellation stamp, and a wooden medallion designed by Leigh and the Loudoun County board of supervisors as a 250th anniversary memento.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Lewis Leigh Collection contains seven items:  five postcards, a wooden medallion, and a postal cancellation stamp.  There is a postcard commemorating the 175th anniversary of Harmony United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Virginia, one postcard from Leighfield Local Post, and three postcards featuring Loudoun County's 250th anniversary cancellation.  The collection also includes the official 250th anniversary cancellation stamp, and a wooden medallion designed by Leigh and the Loudoun County board of supervisors as a 250th anniversary memento.\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["The Lewis Leigh Collection contains seven items:  five postcards, a wooden medallion, and a postal cancellation stamp.  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In 2008, he established Leighfield Local Post at his home.  An individual may create his own stamp and cancellation to create a unique collectible called a hobbyist local post; genuine postage is required for the mail to be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.  Also in 2008 Leigh helped Harmony United Methodist Church commemorate its 150th anniversary with a cachet, a special design stamped on postcards.  A total of 51 postcards were cacheted and mailed at the church's anniversary celebration."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Lewis Leigh Collection contains seven items:  five postcards, a wooden medallion, and a postal cancellation stamp.  There is a postcard commemorating the 175th anniversary of Harmony United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Virginia, one postcard from Leighfield Local Post, and three postcards featuring Loudoun County's 250th anniversary cancellation.  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Amos Jenkins was married twice, first to Mary Bell Wynkoop Jenkins (1868-1909) and then to Cassandra H. Rusk Jenkins (1864-1936). They are all buried at Union Cemetery in Leesburg, VA. Amos Jenkins was the proprietor of the Ashburn House in Farmwell, VA, the area that became known as Ashburn in 1896. This hotel that was built in 1882 and is now a private residence. Visitors would stay at the hotel during their trips to explore the Loudoun County countryside. The hotel, at one time referred to as the Home Sweet Home Boarding House, could accommodate up to 23 guests.","William Henry Moffett (1829-1906) lived in Leesburg, Virginia and was married to Alice Amelia Jenkins Moffett (1830-1894). A blacksmith and entrepreneur, Moffett is buried at Union Cemetery in Leesburg, Virginia. Moffett's ledger and day book were found in the attic of the Ashburn House. 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