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Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection 1.25 Linear Feet

Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971

Papers collected by Earl Gregg Swem concerning the genealogies of his family and the family of his wife Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Families on which there is data include Swem (Swaim), Luce, Gregg, Wright, Farish and Smith. Includes written histories, documents, genealogical charts, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.

  1. College of William and Mary

Edmonds Family Papers 0.50 Linear Feet

Edmonds, Joseph Addison, 1837-1913

Papers, 1790-1871, of the Edmonds family. Includes ledger, 1790- 1794, of John Edmonds, Sr. kept near Quantico and Dumfries, Prince William County, Va.; commission, 1809 February 23, of Elias Edmonds signed by Thomas Jefferson; letter, 1844 April 22, of John F. Edmonds, Macon County, Mo. to his father Elias Edmonds, Upperville, Va.; and diary, 1870-1871, of Joseph Addison Edmonds of Lexington, Mo. kept on a trip to Texas.

  1. College of William and Mary

Edson J. Harkness Papers .2 Linear Feet

Harkness, Edson J

This collection includes family correspondence (1827-1846), letters (1862-1864) written by Harkness while serving in the Civil War, commissions and court martial documents, and muster rolls (1863-1865).

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson Box 6, Folder 1851.01.21

Nelly expresses her devotion to Elizabeth, how much their friendship has meant to her. Recalls happy days in Philadelphia when young. She can't even go to her "boys" [the grandsons] since last attack of paralysis. Can walk about house with a cane, but much crippled. Her recollections of Andrew Allen who recently died and discusses a poem he wrote her on her 15th birthday.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson Box 6, Folder 1851.03.16

"I do not believe the Genls Mother [Mary Ball Washington] ever had her likeness taken by any one"; if she had had it taken it wouldn't be in hands of strangers. "Mr. L[ewis] was her favorite Grandchild, more with her than any other - he never saw or heard of any likeness being taken." Thanks for Andrew Allen's inscription to memory of 1st wife. Sorry her appearance "shocked and horrified" him when they dined together last. Learned from Col. Humphreys to repeat his verses when he lived at Mount Vernon. Visited Mrs. Hamilton in Washington who though 93 or 94 is quite active.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson Box 6, Folder 1851.08.04

Nelly speaks of a portrait taken at 25, after 8 years of marriage. Intends to copy her old verses into blank book for her only child [Parke]. "My Boys and E. [Lorenzo's wife and sons] are well but miss their father." Mary Lee and 3 children there now, and expects Sister [Martha Peter] and 3 grandchildren this week. Mary Lee has a son at West Point "worthy of his Father" [Robert E. Lee]. Disappointed in Root's likeness of her [a daguerreotype], but preferred him to Brady. Oscar Lafayette wrote of death of "my faithful friend and Brother" [Georges Washington Lafayette]. Description of Edmond Lafayette, who resembles his father and grandfather.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson Box 6, Folder 1851.03.16

There could be parts of this letter missing, as it begins abruptly with the thought that Nelly's mother predicted she would be blind and deranged by such a life. Hasn't been able to write verses since Lafayette's visit. Quotes poetry written in 1794. [The letter might actually start near the top of what is here the second page, where there is a salutation right after the end of the poem; this would have the previous page of poetry become the end of the letter]. Andrew [Allen's] bad health and death; his great worth. She works keepsakes in chenille for Elizabeth and other friends. Hope she can complete them all before 72nd birthday. Description of Woodlawn now much changed, for the worse. Hopes to be able to cross mountain to see it again, "my ruined home".

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson Box 6, Folder 1851.10.14

Nelly sends Elizabeth her verses on Agnes Lewis which Esther Maria Coxe Lewis copied for her, also translation of some French verses. Sent Elizabeth's verses to Parke and her daughters. She and children inherit a love of the needle and its uses from "Grandmother who was, in all things, a model for her sex." Charles and Lawrence Conrad spent 3 weeks with her. Barton Stout's visit to Woodlawn and verses he wrote while there.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection

Ellinor Porcher Gadsden Papers 1 Linear Feet 2.3 linear ft.

Gadsden, Ellinor Porcher

This collection came from the estate of Ellinor Gadsden in 1985. Highlights of the collection include the letters of Alexander Swift(Sandie) Pendleton, a Washington College graduate who was a top aide to Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson during the American Civil War. These approximately 70 letters were a major source for the book. Sandie was the uncle of the Gadsden sisters. Included in the collection are also a few items of Gen. William Nelson Pendleton who was Robert E. Lee's friend and colleague. There are two ALS of Mildred Lee to Lella Pendleton and two copies of a poem written by and in the hand of Margaret Junkin Preston. There is also an ALS (25 Jan. 1873) from Gen. Joseph E. Johnston to W.N. Pendleton. Other major parts of the collection are photographs (ca. 60), the Misses Gadsden's account books and their memorabilia from their travels.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

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