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viblbv00561Janney, John, PapersJohn Janney Papers, 1811-1994 (Bulk 1840-1880) Ms.2001.019Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:41:08 -0400.Description is in English Describing Archives: A Content Standard2011Additions to collections processed, finding aid updated by Jennifer Mitchell.2020-10-05Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech John Janney Papers, Janney, John, 1798-1872 Ms.2001.019 8 Cubic Feet 19 boxes 1811-1994 1840-1880 The John Janney Papers consist of over 800 letters written to John Janney and members of his family. Other materials include biographical information, books, and periodicals. The materials in the collection are in English. Conditions Governing Access

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Source of Acquisition

The John Janney Papers were donated to Special Collections in 2000.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the John Janney Papers commenced and was completed in 2001.

Biographical Note

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.

Scope and Contents

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.

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Arrangement

The collection is arranged into three series:

Series I: Biographical Information is arranged in three subseries: John Janney, Journal of the Convention, and Miscellaneous Government Documents. 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.

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Local/Regional History and Appalachian South United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Civil War Janney, John, 1798-1872 Janney family Biographical,1850-1994, n.d.John Janney,1861-1994, n.d.Speech given by Wilbur C. Hall, Chairman of the VA Conservation Commission to the Rotary Club. Contains 27 page biography including acceptance speech to Robert E. Lee.December 15, 193811Loudoun County and the Civil War. 3 page entry on the life of John Janney.12Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. 102, No. 3. Short, incomplete biography,July 1994.13Passages from Virginia's Attitude Toward Slavery and Secession, by Beverley Mumford, Oct 1909. Janney's acceptance speech to the Secession Convention,1909.14Speech by Janney to the Secession Convention.15Janney's discussion with Robert E. Lee before and after Gettysburg.16Biographical Register of Members, Virginia State Convention of 1861. 1 page biography of Janney, by the VA State Library,1969.17Speech from Janney to Lee, charging Lee with command of military forces in Virginia and Lee's response,April 23, 1861.18Janney's speech to the Convention accepting the Presidency.19Congressional Record of the House. Janney missed being President of the United States by one vote.110Congressional Record of the House. Janney elected President of the Convention, his acceptance speech, and Charge to Lee to command Virginia's forces.111Journal of the Acts and Proceedings of a General Convention of the State of Virginia.112Unfinished history of Janney written by Major John M. Orr,1890s.113Story of Janney Collection. Janney's nephew married into the Lee Family, Loudoun Times Mirror,August 3, 1967.114Food account,1862.115Janney's payments,1811-1817.116Inventory for the sale of Alice Janney's possessions,October 8, 1878.122Janney Family - History and genealogical information,1922; 1932.117John Janney - Last Will and Testament,March 1, 1866117aJournal of the Convention,1861.Journal of the Convention,November 13, 1861.118Journal of the Convention,November 16, 1861.119Journal of the Convention,November 18, 1861.120Journal of the Convention,November 19, 1861.121Journal of the Convention,November 20, 1861.122Journal of the Convention,November 21, 1861.123Journal of the Convention,November 22-23, 1861.124Journal of the Convention,November 25, 1861.125Journal of the Convention,November 26, 1861.126Journal of the Convention,November 27, 1861.127Journal of the Convention,November 28, 1861.128Journal of the Convention,November 29, 1861.129Journal of the Convention,November 30, 1861.130Government documents,1850-1866.Pages from the Reconstruction Interviews,1866.131Correspondence,1836-1907.John Janney with Alice JanneyJohn Janney with Alice Janney,1861-1868.21-2731-44John Janney with Alice Janney345Alice Janney with John Janney,1861, 1867.41-17Janney Family Letters,1868-1890.Letters from Nathaniel Janney to Charles and Nannie Janney,1868.418Letters from Nathaniel Janney to Charles Janney,1871.419Letters from John B. Janney to Rebecca Janney,1871.420John B. Janney to his Mother—dealt with the raising of Lee Statue,1890.421Letters to Phinnas Janney from Henry Miller David.422Letters from Lizzy (Alice Janney's live-in girl).423Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 18, to AliceMarch 21, to Mrs. JJune 10, to CharlieAugust 21, to her PaAugust 30, to My darling fatherAugust 25, to My Darling fatherLetters to Alice Janney, dealing with the sickness and death of John Janney,1871-1878, n.d.Letters to Alice Janney,1871.424Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 4, PhiladelphiaFebruary 7, Norfolk, from S.K. JacksonMarch 27, Alexandria, from her sisterAugust, from Minra?August 21August 22, from her sisterSeptember 11, Peirce Valley, from Lizzy DelaneySeptember 29, George TownOctober 17November 20, Baltimore, Niece MaryNovember 21, Baltimore, Niece S.H. Miluary?December 11, Philadelphia, from HodgeDecember 12, Shepherdstown, from E FraryDecember 25, Baltimore, from Niece MaryDecember 28, Baltimore, from Niece MaryunreadableLetters to Alice Janney,1872.425Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 8, Baltimore, from Eliza HinkleJanuary 8, from MaggieJanuary 12, Washington, unreadableJanuary 14, Brooklyn, from MarkJanuary 15, Ashton, from MaryJanuary 24, Louisville, unreadableJanuary 26, Baltimore, from Laura MaddyJanuary 26, Georgetown, unknownJanuary 28, Philadelphia, from John HailJanuary 29, Warm Springs, unreadableFebruary 3, Ridgeway, from DorcasFebruary 21, Mr. Vernon St., from E WatermanMarch 16, Saint Louis, from Charles MillerLetters to Alice Janney,1872.426Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 14, from a nieceJanuary 15, Baltimore, from MaryJanuary 21, Philadelphia, From a cousinJanuary 21, Baltimore, from MaryJanuary 22, Philadelphia, from Riffliomakers?February 12, Lake Home, from a nieceFebruary 20, Bell Brook, from S. Koler?February 21, Kate Marmaduke (Sister)March 3, Alexandria, from Ellen MillerMarch 14, Lake Home, from MaryMarch 17, Lexington, from MaryFrom Susan JanneyLetters to Alice Janney,1878.51Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleApril 21, Ashton, from MaryJune 4, Brooklyn, from CA Smart?June 30, Ashton, from MaryAugust 28, Sunnyside, from MaryLetters to Alice Janney,1878.52Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMay 7, Warrenton, from Charles PollockAugust 7, Leesburg, from Charles Janney (Nephew)August 19, Leesburg, from Charles Janney (nephew)October 3, Philadelphia, from Janresll Janney (Nephew)Letters to Alice Janney.53Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJune 28, from unreadableJuly 7, Alexandria, from Lucy PracellNovember, 24, Fort Hamilton, from let MarkFrom Amelid HartFrom Anna (sister)August 28, from AddaMarch, from NellyPollack Family PapersLetters to Nannie Pollack Janney186454Letters to and from Nannie Janney186855Letter to Elizabeth Gordon Lee Pollack from Mrs. Robert E. LeeDecember 18, 186656Pollock Family Letters186857Letter from Mrs. Pollock to Mr. Pollock During the War58Pollock and Lee Family Papers 1810-187259Application for the Southern Cross for Thomas Gordon Pollock1907510Letters to Nannie Janney511Letter to A.D. Pollock from his Sonnd512Last Will and Testament of Nannie Lee Pollock Janney1896513Correspondence to Lilias and Nannie Lee Janneynd514Letters Between A.D. Pollock and his Wife515United Sons of Confederate Veterans1906516Correspondence and Transcript Regarding Cora Payne's Civil War Era Journal1936517Correspondence of Mrs. A.D. Pollock Gilmour Regarding Portrait of Charles Lee1946-1964518Correspondence Regarding the Society of Lees of Virginia1961-1963519Correspondence Regarding Cincinnati China1962-1963520Story of the Establishment of Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation1963521Epitaph of Mrs. Charles Lee (Anna Lee)522Biography - Rev. A.D. Pollocknd523Pollock Family Genealogy524John Janney Letters,1828-1871Letters to Charles,1864.61Correspondence to Charles Janney. 1865.62Miscellaneous Letters to Charles and Nannie Janney,1866.63Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMay 1866, Westtown, BeathersMay 21, 1866, Washington, to CP Janney (cousin)February 22, 1867, Leesburg, to unreadableMay 8, 1867, Leesburg, to William RivesMay 10, 1867, Leesburg, to William Rives—Janney trying to start education for womenJune 27, 1867, Leesburg, John KlumLetters to Charles Janney.186764Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleTo Anthony RogersUnknownLetters to Charles Janney186865Letters from Charles Janney66Letters from Nathaniel Janney to Chad Janney187867Letters to Charles Janney,189168Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleAugust 17, from John Janney to Philip HeaterOctober 21, Baltimore, from Henry JacobsenLetters to Charles Janney,Misc. dates69Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 1, Richmond, from Wall hallAugust 15, Auburn, from A BuckernLetters from John Janney1840.610Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJuly 3, St. LouisJuly 8, St. LouisSeptember 24, St. LouisOctober 14, St. LouisLetters from John Janney,1864611Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJuly 29, Baltimore, from Williams and ScillyFrom R. TaylorLetters from John Janney,1866-1867612Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJuly 5, from Sam UptonOctober 28, Baltimore, from unreadableDecember 5, from Mctharney(?)December 11, Union, from GarrettLegal Letter Written by John Janneynd613Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 25, from Janney to UnknownJune 4, Leesburg, from John Janney to William PowellJuly 2, Leesburg, from Janney to J AnthonyDecember 15, Loudoun, from UptonJohn Janney Letters,1831-1838614Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 4April 20, Baltimore, from BrooksSeptember 10, from John JanneyOctober 1, George Town, from SmithOctober 18, Warrenton, from J ScottNovember 1, unreadableNovember 26, Turn Spring, from J Marth?Legal Document1837615Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJune 15, Office Dist, Sam EdwardsLoudoun, from Timothy TaylorLetter to John Janney1837.616Letter to John Janney1838617Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMarch 1, Middleburg, from Week Gibron?March 2, unreadableMarch 4, Philadelphia, from Robin WalkersMarch 4, Baltimore, form Wyeth and NorrisMarch 5, Philadelphia, from Roland Nalses?March 7, Baltimore, from Geo BaughmanyMarch 8, Forest Hill, from George HamiltonMarch 23, Georgetown, unreadableLetters to John Janney from G.M. Buckley1839618Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMarch 24, from PD shepherdApril 6, Leesburg, from Bolhinez?April 19, Rockland, from Geo RustMay 12, Liverpool, from HowellAugust 15, Leesburg, from John ScottDecember 15, Tazewell, From B. B.December 21, Warrenton, from J ScottFrom J BradleyJohn Janney Letters,1839619Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 10, Loudoun, from Colinian?January 25, Middleburg, from Chas FurrFebruary 8, Middleburg, Alex SkinnerFebruary 12, from J CoalmanMay 26, Washington, from unreadableDecember 2, from unreadableFrom Howeay?Unknown letterLetters to John Janney1840620Miscellaneous Letters from John Janney 1841621Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 10, Clarkstown, from Glouington?January 26, Charlestown, from Andreed ?February 21, from EatonMarch 12, Baltimore, from unreadableMay 28, Loudoun, legal document from P Knosy?July 8, Barnesville, from John DueportJuly 17, Puffuldo, from unreadableJohn Janney Letters,1841622Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 5, goods ordered by JA TaylorMarch 11, Washington, unreadableApril 23, Washington, from AlmaJohn Janney Letters,1841623Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMarch, official letter from Washington, D.C. signed by M PageSeptember 14, Baltimore, from Hambliton BuckeySeptember 19, Baltimore, from Woodward & Co.September 28, Baltimore, from Woodward & Co.Letter about Purchasing a Slave1842624John Janney Letters,1842625Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 1, Middleburg, from H PowellDecember 20, Middleburg, from H PowellMiscellaneous Letters to John Janney,184271Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleApril 8, Georgetown, from Walter Smith (governor)September 15, Philadelphia, from GillOctober 9, Baltimore, bill of Fred FickeyFrom UptonPayments for AD PollockAgreement between Sam Smith and HeirdSigned by W BerryLetters to John JanneyJanuary-June 184372John Janney Letters,184473Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleApril 9, from John Porsle?UnknownUnknownOfficial Letter from Secretary of State Fletcher Webster184574Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 12, Laurenceville, from James ?March 4, Baltimore, from H KeigheenDecember 22, Leeton Forest, from AD Pollock (father-in-law)December 30, Brook, unknownLetters to John Janney (January-April 1846)January to April 184675Letters to John Janney (May-December 1846)1865.76Legal Letters to Janney from Marmaduke184777Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleApril 4, from Seamma Manne?June 4, Middleburg, from RogersLegal Letters to Janney from H. Powell185478Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleApril 16, Vicksburg, from KleinApril 20, Norfolk, Ed RibbyMay 22, Vicksburg, from KleinJuly 12, Vicksburg, from KleinLetters to John Janney185579Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 20, Richmond, from R DunceeFebruary 8, Norfolk, from Ed RibbyMarch, Baltimore,State of Maryland1861710Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 1, Richmond, W. EshaartDecember 31, Alexandria, from GH RobinsonUnknownJohn Janney Letters,1861711Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 2, Baltimore, Margaret TurnerJanuary 13, Baltimore, from Margaret TurnerJuly 20, Alexandria, from GH RobinsonOctober 5, Baltimore, Reese Bros.November 18, Alexandria, R MillerUnknown Letters1864712Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleBen Forgesan to P. GautlerStatement of work by SmithLetters to John Janney1864713Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJohn Janney's real estateUnknownLegal Documents and Letters to John Janney1865714Letters to John Janney1866715Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMarch 26, 1824, AlexandriaMarch 17, 1826, Alexandria—Deals with the death of Jefferson and AdamsMarch 24, 1827, AlexandriaMarch 12, 1830 AlexandriaLetters to John Janney1867716Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleDecember 15, 1852, WashingtonApril 2, 1853, WashingtonDecember 26, 1854, WashingtonJuly 5, 1856, WashingtonLetters to John Janney1868717Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 29, 1848July 5, 1848November 9, 1848March 30, 1850July 1, 1851Letters to Janney1869718Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJuly 5, 1847January 30, 1849November 9, 1849December 23, 1849August 27, 1850John Janney Letters1871719Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 1, Baltimore, Griffin vs. FJ CanradJune 3, Georgetown, Keutz vs. Benlty?June 5, Alexandria, McVeigh vs. GreenFinancial Accounts720Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 6, Baltimore, from Hamibliton BuekyJanuary 26, Goe stephenson vs. RhodesMay 5, Richmond, Johnson vs. Selday EstateJune 21, Philadelphia, Wood vs. McVeighUnknown letterLetters to John Janneynd721Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 10, Forest Hill, from HH HamiltonAugust 14, Alexandria, West vs. BeardAugust 28, Charlestown, from Andrew HunterOctober 12, Miday, from HH HamiltonNovember 24, Forest Hill, from HH HamiltonLetters to John Janney About Freeing a Slavend722Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 4, Bell vs. Menern?April 23, from Thomas ?May 5, Baltimore, Warren Fisher vs. Tyler EstateMay 12, Richmond, Johnson vs. SeldonJune 16, EnglickLetters from Robert H. Miller to John Janney1826-27; 1836723Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMarch 25, from J WhittensAugust 17, Baltimore, Wilson & Hopkins vs. WhiteSeptember 14, Alexandria, Green vs. Riudnck?October 19, Baltimore, from Comfort TiffanyNovember 29, Baltimore, Brown vs. MountDecember 8, from Mortiruer AshburnDecember 9, Baltimore, Brown vs. Feagauae?December 10, Salem, from Benjamin HawleyFrom J WhittensLetters to John Janney from Blair and Rivers1849.724Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 22October 22, Middleburg, A.D.P. (father)October 26Letters to John Janney from Muntz1849.725Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleApril 14, Baltimore, from Glen McGinkey?April 21, from DH ?March 22, Baltimore, Alreen?September 24, Baltimore, from StanleyDecember 18, Clarksville, from JohnsonLetters to John Janney from McVeigh1850.726Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 12, Baltimore, Harvey vs. BenedsenFebruary 16, Baltimore, Bayne & Withers vs. McPhersonFebruary 16, Baltimore, Dallan & Miller vs. McPhersonMarch 1, Clarksville, from JohnsonMarch 13, Alexandria, Thomas vs. Befdons?John Janney Legal Letters and Court Cases,1847-1860.Legal Letters to John Janney and Miller, Jan-July1847727Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleApril 19, Washington, William PurellMay 10, Baltimore, Hopkins vs. Stautintinger?Legal Letters to John Janney1847728Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFebruary 17, Baltimore, from B RingFebruary 22, Baltimore, Levening vs. Schooley ?Benedict vs. GrayRoden vs. Parenjen ?Legal Letters to John Janney1847.729Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleApril 15, Republic?, from John PowellJuly 7, from John RiceAugust 12, from R. MillerLegal Letters to Janney and Miller1848730Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleNovember 7, Millwood, Clark vs. CookeNovember 17, Del. From M BradfordLegal Letters to Janney and Miller184881Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleDecember 2, Salem, Murphy vs. WatonDecember 6, Richmond, M GoddwinSeptember 5, from Rob PiztonSeptember 24, Gordonsdale, from Rob PiztonLegal Letters to John Janney184982Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJuly 31, Leesburg, from M HarrisOctober 14, Alexandria, Smoot & Whaler vs. George BrownOctober 17, Alexandria, Phineas Janney vs. M. GallowayDecember 8, Princes Estates, from John WhiteLegal Letters to John Janney184983Legal Letters to John Janney185084Legal Letters to John Janney185085Legal Letters to John Janney185186Legal Letters to John Janney185287Unknown Letters185388Legal Letters to John Janney185489Legal Letters to John Janney1855810Legal Letters to John Janney1856811Legal Letters to John Janney1857812Legal Letters to John Janney1858-1859813Legal Letters to John Janney1860814Legal Letters to Charles Miller1849815Legal Letters to Charles Miller1850816Court Cases,1813-1850.Court Cases1836817Court Cases 1837818Court Cases1838819Court Cases1839820Court Cases1840821Court Cases1840822Court Cases1841823Court Cases1841824Court Cases1841825Court Cases1842826Court Cases1842827Court Cases (July-December 1843)1843828Court Cases (January-June 1843)1843829Court Cases184491Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleTiffany vs. Broaddas & Son—February 19, BaltimoreMcVeigh vs. Rust—March 18, AlexandriaRichard H. Lee—March 26, WashingtonMarmaduke vs. Hugh—March 30, ShepardstownMccauley vs. Amos Janney—April 17, BaltimoreRichard Smith vs.—April 19, WashingtonDannel vs. Littleton—April 20, White HallGoldsbourgh vs. Sivs?—May 17, WashingtonEdward Upton vs. Susan Berkley—May 28Webb vs. Unknown—June 18Reynolds & Smith vs. B?—December 4, BaltimoreCourt Cases1845.92Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleVainell vs. Buinles—January 14, AlexandriaMcVeigh vs. Ish—January 23, AlexandriaSeale vs. Love, January 19Wejlie & Wilson vs. Matthews—July 25, BaltimoreWheeler vs. Bajs & Mason—March 23, LynnGordon SchooleyMcCormick & Tiddall vs. ?—April 8, BerryvilleLove vs. VealeToles vs. JanneyNeal vs. LoweCourt Cases1845.93Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleSutton & Harding vs. Beand—March 3, BaltimoreWatkum & Rust vs. Mack—May 6, BaltimoreR Shanhan vs. David Leapun—June 11Bayhman vs. Wright—June 17, BaltimoreBrooks vs. W & J Wright—June 19, BaltimoreGriffith FS Muntsin—August 26, GeorgetownWooll Innskeep vs. Hoffman & Wickis—September 5, PhiladelphiaOwings vs. Rust vs. Buckey vs. Mead vs. Bajo & Mead—November 20, BaltimoreCourt Cases1846.94Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleWalker vs. Ish—January 31, BaltimoreHough vs. John ?—February 18Pendleton vs. John Smith—March 19, BaltimoreBaughman vs. Garnett—April 3, BaltimorePittman vs. Ish—July 3, BaltimoreCourt Cases1846.95Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleTiffnay & Rym vs. G Brca?—May 1, BaltimoreJohnson vs. Seldon—May16, RichmondLowe vs. Veale—July 16Richard Smith vs. E Peacock—September 10, WashingtonPoulson vs. Taylor—October 1, BaltimoreHanson vs. Whitmon—November 3, FredrickWalkins & RushJ Inshoes vs. WildmanCourt Cases1865-1869.96Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleBall vs. Myer, August 26, 1865Green vs. Garrett, 1866To Robert Damo from Veale, 1867To Gov. Walter Smith, 1867Reed vs. Noland, 1869Course Case Notes and Miscellaneous Cases97Court Case notes signed by Janney.n.d.98Scope and Contents noteMissing TitlePatts vs. BellThomas Nickolls vs. Nathan GregCarters vs. DrakeLegal Letters in German.99Coroner's report in defense of Scott Bradley.n.d.910Wheeler vs. Bennetts, Alexandria,April 26, 1850.911Court Cases against William Wheeler.912Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleWheeler vs. BennettsWheeler vs. SmithCourt Case of Lee vs. Chichester.913Court Case of Richard Duffield vs. Francis Deleyea.914Court Case of Colston vs. Merrick.915Court Cases of John W. Keinkle vs. Amos Gulick,1833.916Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMarch 6, BaltimoreMarch 7, Baltimore, from Geo BaughmanyCases involving Schooley.101Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleBann vs. SchooleyBraden vs. SchooleyCourt Cases involving Sam Boss.102Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJohn Keivle vs. Boss, December 4, 1837—BaltimoreJohn Keivle vs. Boss, January 18, 1839—BaltimoreJC Langston vs. Boss, November 13, 1839—BaltimoreBrooks & Hatehkifs vs. Boss, December 21, 1837—BaltimoreRichards & Betts vs. Boss, August 8, 1839—BaltimoreDovernus Lugdams vs. Boss, January 1, 1839—New YorkRichard Sewell vs. Boss, August 21, 1837—BaltimoreAccount list for Sam BossCases involving Rupell and Clending,1838, n.d.103Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleEdward Mats vs. Rupell & ClendingAldridge Higdan vs. Rupell & Clending, January 13, 1838—FredericktownRupell vs. Cranpton?Cases involving William & Wright,1837-1838.104Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFickey & Pauls vs. William & Wright, July 19, 1837—BaltimoreGroverinon & Sons vs. William & Wright, April 19, 1838-BaltimoreCases involving George Smoot,1837, 1839.105Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleSmoot vs. LM Kenner, July 9, 1839—AlexandriaSmoot vs. James Wages, November 29, 1837—AlexandriaCases involving Barry Liverman & Co.,1838.106Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleLiverman vs. Jonathan Weirner, May 9, 1838—BaltimoreLiverman vs. rL Arimistead, September 13, 1838—BaltimoreLiverman vs. Jonathan Weirner, December 24, 1838—BaltimoreCases involving Allan Griffith,1837-1839.107Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleGriffith vs. RL Armistead, November 30, 1838—BaltimoreGriffith vs. Rupell, November 14, 1839Letter from Griffith to Janney, October 11, 1837—BaltimoreCases involving Egeriton and Morris,1832, 1837.108Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleEgeriton & Morris vs. John Studen, March 24, 1837—BaltimoreMooris & Egeriton vs. Edmund Dorney, December 11, 1832—BaltimoreCourt Cases of Long vs. Lovets.109Cases involving Richard Sewell,1836-1837.1010Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleSewell vs. Amos Bexls—February 23, 1837, BaltimoreSewell vs. Isaac Holmes—February 4, 1836, BaltimoreCases involving the Hopkins Brothers,1836-1838.1011Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleHopkins vs. Powell—August 18, 1836; BaltimoreHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—October 28, 1837; BaltimoreHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—August 26, 1837; BaltimoreHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—September 23, 1837; BaltimoreHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—November 29, 1837; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Saffen—November 16, 1837; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Weaks—March 17, 1838; BaltimoreHopkins VSSell McGthany—August 23, 1838; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Weeks & Edmands—November 30, 1838; BaltimoreHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—December 24, 1838; BaltimoreCases involving the Hopkins Brothers,1839-1840.1012Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleHopkins vs. John Janney—January 24, 1839; BaltimoreHopkins vs. W Clending—January 13, 1839; BaltimoreHopkins vs. J Young—February 15, 1839; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Clending—March 4, 1839; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Canten—June 7, 1839; BaltimoreHopkins vs. John Janney—May 29, 1840; BaltimoreHopkins vs. J Weinner—June 19, 1840; BaltimoreHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—September 10, 1840; BaltimoreHopkins vs. E Waltman—September 19, 1840; BaltimoreHopkins vs. E Schooley—October 24, 1840; BaltimoreCases involving the Hopkins Brothers,1841-1843.1013Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleHopkins vs. James Whaley—February 11, 1841; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Caldwell—June 10, 1841; BaltimoreHopkins vs. John Janney—July 1, 1841; BaltimoreHopkins vs. WD Dirsh—August 9, 1841; BaltimoreHopkins vs. J Harding—December 18, 1841; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Clark & White-March 24, 1842; BaltimoreHopkins vs. White—April 28, 1842; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Rust—February 4, 1843; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Rust—June 10, 1843; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Sundries—September 1, 1843; BaltimoreCases involving the Hopkins Brothers,1845-1846, 1870.1014Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleHopkins vs. John Smith—March 25, 1845; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Galloway—March 15, 1845; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Miller Bell—November 29, 1845; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Humphrey—December 16, 1845; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Taylor—1845; BaltimoreHopkins vs. Mc?—July 22, 1846; BaltimoreHopkins vs. MD Dirsh—December 19, 1846; BaltimoreHopkins letter—April 27, 1870; WaterfordHopkins letter—April 29, 1870; BaltimoreDeposition of A. Sidney Tebbs.1015Account Ledgers.1839-18701016Miscellaneous Letters,1865-1886, n.d.Miscellaneous letters. Transcript: John Scott to "Betsy"1865; August 25, 1776111Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFrom Mary ?; December 31From Sean Reg; December 29Miscellaneous letters,1864-1865112Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleUnknownFrom John Carroll Dirsh; August 3From Sue; January 1Miscellaneous Unknown Letters1866113Miscellaneous letters,1867114Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleAccounts from John and George RobinsonPayment sheet for unknownMiscellaneous letters,1868115Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMary Aslem to her Aunt—January 26, 1879; BaltimoreFrom A Miller to her Sister—July 7, 1879From unknown to her sister—January 26, 1880; BaltimoreCopy of a Bill—September 16, 1886Miscellaneous letters,1879-1880116Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleUnknown letterFrom sister MTo May from M.A.L.Unknown letterFrom BelleMiscellaneous letters,n.d.117Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleFrom Nath SeeveryTo Sam ? From Amos ?Miscellaneous letters.n.d.118Unknown Notes119Miscellaneous letters.1110Misecellaneous letters and checks.1111Miscellaneous items,1865, n.d.1112Scope and Contents noteMissing Title50 cent note issued from the town of LeesburgList of tariff fees adopted November 13, 1865Miscellaneous Papers1113Newspaper Clippings1114Letters and LedgersAccount Ledgers121Account Ledgers122Will of John Binns123Plan Proposed to Committee on the Judiciary by John Janney (1850)1850124Political Letter from John Janney to N.O. Janney1836125Letters to John Janney126Political Letter to John Janney (1835)1835127Slave Documents and Letters128Owens Brothers Letters129Letters from General Walter Smith1210Price and Thurstove Letters1211Pollack and Lee Family Papers and Janney Photograph1856; 1941; 1910s1212Books, Periodicals, and Media,1837-1845, n.d.Books,1837-1844, n.d.Catalogue of Janney's books,1837.131Images of Janney and journal of quotations1844.132Account book,1830-1844.133Quote and law book.134Scrapbook.14Photograph book.15Scope and Contents noteMissing Titlepage 1: 2 engravingspage 2: Man and womanpage 3: Prof Hardt and manpage 4: Engraving and wife of Dr. Henry of Ashburn Farmpage 5: Two boyspage 6: Mr. And Mrs. Charles Millerpage 7: Willie Morison of Warrenton, VA and his wifepage 8: Mr. M Comb Wilmington from Leesburg Academypage 9: Charles Pollock (Alice's brother)page 9: Cousin Maude dau of Chas and Ellen Millerpage 10: Manpage 11: House and womanpage 12: Rev. Walter W. Williams, church Pastor of Leesburg VA and James W. Janney (John Janney's brother)page 13: Dr. James W. Taylor of Hillsboro, VA and Cousin Maudepage 14: Pope Pius IX and manpage 15: CSA General Eppa Hunter and manpage 16: CSA Col. John S. Mosbypage 17: Manpage 18: CSA General Robert E. Leepage 19: Dr. Sam B. Henry, of Ashburn Farm on horseback, and Nellie Glazerpage 20: Nannie Bededict of Leesburg and a womenpage 21: Martha Washington and a womenpage 22: 2 photos of Mildred Covellpage 23: Unknownpage 24: Unknownpage 25: Unknownpage 26: Mrs. Charlotte Lee and Childpage 27: Unknownpage 28: Mrs. Walter W. Williams and John Janney the 2nd (John Janney's Nephew)page 29: Nathaniel E. Janney (John Janney's brother) and Mary Anne Osburnpage 30: Miss Mollie Hough of Leesburg and the wife of Dr. Henrypage 31: Unknownpage 32: Aunt Annie Miller of Alexandria and unknown manpage 33: Mrs. Howard Shackleford and William Monson of Warrantionpage 34: Mrs. Waterman and unknown manpage 35: R.J. Janney and unknown womenpage 36: Unknownpage 37: Unknownpage 38: Mrs. Scott Siddons and Will Brownpage 39: Mrs. Schacklefordpage 40: UnknownJohn Janney Images161Periodicals,1838-1845, n.d.Metropolitan magazine,1838-1841.17Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleDecember 1838, Vol. VI, No. VIJanuary 1840, Vol. IX, No. IFebruary 1840, Vol. IX, No. IIMarch 1840, Vol. IX, No. IIIApril 1840, Vol. IX, No. IVMay 1840, Vol. IX, No. VJune 1840, Vol. IX, No. VIJuly 1840, Vol. X, No. IAugust 1840, Vol. X, No. IISeptember 1840, Vol. X, No. IIIOctober 1840, Vol. X, No. IVNovember 1840, Vol. X, No. VDecember 1840, Vol. X, No. VIJanuary 1841, Vol. LI, No. IFebruary 1841, Vol. XL, No. IIMarch 1841, Vol. XL, No. IIIApril 1841, Vol. XI, No. IVMay 1841, Vol. Xi, No. VJune 1841, Vol.XI, No. VIJuly 1841, Vol. XII, No. IAugust 1841, Vol. XII, No. IISeptember 1841, Vol. XII, No. IIIOctober 1841, Vol. XII, No. IVNovember 1841, Vol. XIL, No. VDecember 1841, Vol. XIL, No. VILondon and Westminster Review,1839.17Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleApril 1839, Vol. VI, No 2.October 1839, Vol. VII, No 1.Ecclectic Museum of Foreign Literature,1842-1843.17Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleJanuary 1842February 1842March 1842April 1842May 1842June to Nov 1842December 1842March 1843April 1843May 1843June 1843July 1843August 1843September 1843October 1843November 1843December 1843Niles' National Register,1845.18Scope and Contents noteMissing TitleMarch 1, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 26, Vol. XVIII, Whole No. 1,744March 8, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 1, Vol. XVIII, Whole No. 1,745March 15, 1845, Fifth Series, No 2, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,746March 22, 1845, Fifth Series, No 4, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,747March 29, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 4, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,74April 5, 1845, Fifth Series, No 5, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,749April 12, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 6, Vol.XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,750April 19, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 7, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,751April 26, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 8, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,752May 3, 1845, Fifth Series, No.9, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,753May 10, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 10, Vol. XVII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,754May 17, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 11, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,755May 24, 1845, Fifth Series, No 12, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,756May 31, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 13, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,757June 14, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 15, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,759June 21, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 16, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,760June 28, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 17, Vol. XVIII. Vol..LXVIII, Whole No. 1,761July 5, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 17, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,762July 12, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 19, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,763July 19, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 20, Vol. XVIII. Vol.LXVIII, Whole No. 1,764July 26, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 21, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,765August 2, 1842, Fifth Series, No. 22, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole NO. 1,766August 9, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 23, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVII, Whole No. 1,767August 16, 1845, Fifth Series, No. 24, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,768August 30, 1845, Fith Series, No. 26, Vol. XVIII. Vol. LXVIII, Whole No. 1,770Other MediaCompact disc of Janney images.191Scope and Contents note

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