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College of William and Mary

Graham Family Papers

0.20 Linear Feet

Ledger, 1838-1852 and financial records, 1828 to circa 1853 of the Graham family of Bath County, Virginia. The ledger contains entries concerning the threshing and delivery of wheat, oats, and rye. The inner leather cover of the ledger records deaths in the Graham family for the years 1837-1848. Family members listed include Christopher Graham, Jane Graham, A. Graham, and G. Graham. The collection also contains 51 other documents, mainly notes and receipts dealing with Thomas Graham. These documents, dating mainly from 1828 to 1853, deal with topics such as threshing wheat, dressing sheep skins, and making shoes. Other items of interest include a receipt for tickets sent to Richmond, a note including samples of sand paper, and the 1894 will of Elizabeth Graham. In her will, Elizabeth Graham bequeaths items to a number of her sons and daughters, including John Graham, Mary Bradshaw, Franklin P. Graham, Samantha Ann Hicklin, George Graham, David Graham, William Roft Graham, Elizabeth Hamilton, Archie Graham, and Charlie Henry Graham.

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Graham Family Papers 0.20 Linear Feet

Graham, Thomas

Ledger, 1838-1852 and financial records, 1828 to circa 1853 of the Graham family of Bath County, Virginia. The ledger contains entries concerning the threshing and delivery of wheat, oats, and rye. The inner leather cover of the ledger records deaths in the Graham family for the years 1837-1848. Family members listed include Christopher Graham, Jane Graham, A. Graham, and G. Graham. The collection also contains 51 other documents, mainly notes and receipts dealing with Thomas Graham. These documents, dating mainly from 1828 to 1853, deal with topics such as threshing wheat, dressing sheep skins, and making shoes. Other items of interest include a receipt for tickets sent to Richmond, a note including samples of sand paper, and the 1894 will of Elizabeth Graham. In her will, Elizabeth Graham bequeaths items to a number of her sons and daughters, including John Graham, Mary Bradshaw, Franklin P. Graham, Samantha Ann Hicklin, George Graham, David Graham, William Roft Graham, Elizabeth Hamilton, Archie Graham, and Charlie Henry Graham.

University of Richmond

Historic Maps of Europe

56 Sheets 6 folders
This collection consists of 55 maps and folio maps of various European localities spanning dates from 1572 to 1845. Also included is a single manuscript document: the last will and testament of John Graham with William Penn, Jr. as a witness signatory.
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Historic Maps of Europe 56 Sheets 6 folders

This collection consists of 55 maps and folio maps of various European localities spanning dates from 1572 to 1845. Also included is a single manuscript document: the last will and testament of John Graham with William Penn, Jr. as a witness signatory.
College of William and Mary

James Alfred Jones Letter to Colonel Cunningham

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Letter from James Alfred Jones, Richmond, Virginia to Colonel Cunningham asking him to give an answer about the court proceedings on the recording of the will. Janaury 14, 1889.

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James Alfred Jones Letter to Colonel Cunningham 0.01 Linear Foot

Jones, James Alfred

Letter from James Alfred Jones, Richmond, Virginia to Colonel Cunningham asking him to give an answer about the court proceedings on the recording of the will. Janaury 14, 1889.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

James L. Skerritt papers

6 Linear Feet 15 archival boxes
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

John Augustine Washington III and family papers

approx 4 Linear Feet 15 boxes

This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, financial records, and other documents related to John Augustine Washington III and his family, especially his son, Lawrence, as well as his granddaughters, Anne and Patty. The bulk of the correspondence series are letters sent to John Augustine Washington III and concern family affairs and the management of various family plantations, including Mount Vernon.

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Jane C. Washington to John Augustine Washington III 4 pages Box 1, Folder 1839.00.00

Jane C. Washington writes to her son, John Augustine Washington III, about Bushrod Washington Herbert's plans for the law books he inherited from Bushrod Corbin Washington. She also discusses her other son and John's brother, Richard Washington, and his education, discusses her recent visitors at her home, Blakely, and shares updates from the farm. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.

  1. Series 1. Correspondence
  2. Subseries 1.1. John Augustine Washington III
College of William and Mary

Jesse Green Affidavit

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Two page filing with the City of Petersburg regarding the residence, wealth, and suspicious death of Green's sister, Fillis Turner, a free African American who resided with Phil Seward. Within the Affidavit, Green accounts the tumultuous relationship between his sister and her companion, the money she had on hand before her death, and the sudden and suspicious nature of her death. In his affidavit, Green requests a full inquiry of the courts into these matters on behalf of himself and his children as the benefactors of his sister's wealth and possessions. A typed transcription of the affidavit is included with the original.

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Jesse Green Affidavit 0.01 Linear Feet

Green, Jesse

Two page filing with the City of Petersburg regarding the residence, wealth, and suspicious death of Green's sister, Fillis Turner, a free African American who resided with Phil Seward. Within the Affidavit, Green accounts the tumultuous relationship between his sister and her companion, the money she had on hand before her death, and the sudden and suspicious nature of her death. In his affidavit, Green requests a full inquiry of the courts into these matters on behalf of himself and his children as the benefactors of his sister's wealth and possessions. A typed transcription of the affidavit is included with the original.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

J. M. Shugar and A. W. Vaisey papers

6 Cubic Feet 11 archival boxes

This collection contains papers from the legal practice of John Merritt Shugar and Arthur William Vaisey, solicitors. Their firm was located in Tring, Hertfordshire, in south central England. The collection documents work from 1850 to 1914, although these papers relate mostly to the period 1875-1900.

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J. M. Shugar and A. W. Vaisey papers 6 Cubic Feet 11 archival boxes

Shugar, John Merritt, 1823-1877

This collection contains papers from the legal practice of John Merritt Shugar and Arthur William Vaisey, solicitors. Their firm was located in Tring, Hertfordshire, in south central England. The collection documents work from 1850 to 1914, although these papers relate mostly to the period 1875-1900.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

John Ritchie III papers

8.5 Cubic Feet 22 archival boxes

The papers of John Ritchie III include professional papers, mainly correspondence, concerning legal education. There are also files that are related to his deanships at Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Wisconsin, and Northwestern University, as well as files that document his years at Virginia from 1972 until his death in 1988. His files reflect the range and intensity of his work after his official retirement. Predominant are the manuscripts and correspondence for Cases and Materials on Decedents' Estates and Trusts, editions five, six, and seven of The First Hundred Years: A Short History of the School of Law of the University of Virginia for the Period 1826-1926, as well as correspondence files concerning publications of the Foundation Press and committee activities of the Virginia Bar Association. The largest group of files is comprised of miscellaneous professional correspondence.

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John Ritchie III papers 8.5 Cubic Feet 22 archival boxes

Ritchie, John, III, 1904-1988

The papers of John Ritchie III include professional papers, mainly correspondence, concerning legal education. There are also files that are related to his deanships at Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Wisconsin, and Northwestern University, as well as files that document his years at Virginia from 1972 until his death in 1988. His files reflect the range and intensity of his work after his official retirement. Predominant are the manuscripts and correspondence for Cases and Materials on Decedents' Estates and Trusts, editions five, six, and seven of The First Hundred Years: A Short History of the School of Law of the University of Virginia for the Period 1826-1926, as well as correspondence files concerning publications of the Foundation Press and committee activities of the Virginia Bar Association. The largest group of files is comprised of miscellaneous professional correspondence.

James Madison University

John T. Harris papers

2.47 cubic feet 7 boxes and 2 folders
The John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consist of a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris. The bulk of the collection is comprised of letters of John T. Harris and his family, and of Peyton Randolph and his family. Several letters discuss Southern secession and the American Civil War. Also included are Randolph family letters, James Clarkson Papers, Civil War documents and Harris genealogy.
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John T. Harris papers 2.47 cubic feet 7 boxes and 2 folders

Harris, John T. (John Thomas), 1823-1899
The John T. Harris Papers, 1771-1937 (bulk 1850-1900), consist of a large number of personal and political documents relevant to the life and career of John T. Harris. The bulk of the collection is comprised of letters of John T. Harris and his family, and of Peyton Randolph and his family. Several letters discuss Southern secession and the American Civil War. Also included are Randolph family letters, James Clarkson Papers, Civil War documents and Harris genealogy.
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Joseph Bonner will and testament

1 items

This small collection contains the one page will signed by mariner Joseph Bonner on board the Hardwicke on February 15, 1745. It was also signed by witnesses Cateret LeGeyt (?) and John Hatfield.

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Joseph Bonner will and testament 1 items

Bonner, Joseph

This small collection contains the one page will signed by mariner Joseph Bonner on board the Hardwicke on February 15, 1745. It was also signed by witnesses Cateret LeGeyt (?) and John Hatfield.

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