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Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers Guide to the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers MS 00111

Guide to the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers MS 00111


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Lisa Lee, Elizabeth Engelken, Karen King, SCRC Staff

Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
MS 00111
Title
Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers 1840-1866
Quantity
0.30 Linear Feet
Creator
Baytop, Lucy Taliaferro Catlett
Creator
Baytop family
Creator
Fitzhugh family
Creator
Fitzhugh, Henrietta Ellen Baytop
Creator
Fitzhugh, Mary F.
Creator
Fitzhugh, Rufus King  next hit
Language
English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use:

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Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Custodial History

Preferred Citation:

Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Acc. No. 86-36; Gift: 60 items, 09/24/1986.

Processing Information:

Processed by Lisa Lee and Elizabeth Engelken in 1989.

Scope and Contents

The inventory includes letters, 1851-1861, and accounts, 1840-1866, of Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh and his wife Henrietta Ellen (Baytop) Fitzhugh of Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia. Most letters to Henrietta are from her mother Lucy Taliaferro (Catlett) Baytop, and her sisters Rowena, Lucy Ann, and Eugenia, all of Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia. The collection also includes letters from her sister-in-law Mary F. Fitzhugh of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

The letters relate various aspects of nineteenth century farm life, such as men and women's separate responsibilities on the farm, illnesses and treatments, childbirth and its complications, and social activities. There are comments on slaves, tensions between the slave states and the federal government and the abolitionists, and the eventual Civil War. Letters to Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh are generally from business associates or his brother previous hit George  next hit Fitzhugh, of Port Royal, Virginia. Both his letters and business accounts offer insight into his affairs, such as land speculation, mining for coal, slaves as investments, as well as deeds, receipts of purchase and payment of property, and tax receipts. An undated item records his property in Jackson previous hit County  next hit, Arkansas, that was destroyed by the Union Army.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century
  • Anti-slavery movements
  • Baytop family
  • Farm management
  • Financial records
  • Fitzhugh family
  • Gloucester previous hit County  next hit (Va.)--History--19th century
  • Greene previous hit County  next hit (Va.)--History--19th century
  • Marriage-Virginia-Gloucester previous hit County  next hit
  • Receipts (financial records)
  • Slavery--Southern States--History
  • Slavery--Virginia--19th century
  • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States--Slavery
  • Women--Virginia--Social life and customs

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Baytop, Lucy Taliaferro Catlett
  • Fitzhugh, Henrietta Ellen Baytop
  • Fitzhugh, Mary F.
  • Fitzhugh, Rufus King
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Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
Correspondence
1851
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 object: 1
    John Williams, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh Esq. Springhill, Stanardsville, Greene Co., Virginia.
    1851 March 25English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter discusses a "last effort" will be made to earn some profit from the copper mine at Stony Man which has been "condemned...as worthless;" seeks Fitzhugh's advice on where Mrs. Williams can board while he is at the mine; and the availability of "Blasting powder" in the area. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 object: 2
    Mary F. Fitzhugh, Belmont, Hampton, Virginia to Mrs. Rufus Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia.
    1851 May 6English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter sends news of family and friends; tells of excitement about making a "missionary quilt for Mr. Payne our African Missionary" with neighborhood women and girls; gladly accepts invitation to visit "next summer" if Ma's health and spirits are good; invites Hettie to visit. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 object: 3
    James Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to "My Dr Children," Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    1851 July 30English
    Scope and Contents

    This document spans three letters: James Baytop writes how his family will travel to Gordesville; physical ailments bothering him and his wife. Includes typescript. The letter from Lucy Taliaferro Baytop to Hetty Henrietta Baytop concerns health of family; travel plans; hot, dry weather, and its effects on their crops. Includes typescript. The letter from "Bunn" Baytop to Hetty Henrietta Baytop concerns "Kit's" travels to previous hit King  next hit and Queen, previous hit County  next hit, Virginia and his efforts to find a wife; went to an Indian concert and saw five Indians who were descendants of the Black Hawk and Oscola tribes; Indians showed them "the manners and customs of the Oregon Indians;" saw the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia River; and a prairie which was on fire; went crabbing; Cousin Sarah T. of Hampton, Virginia has two beaux and dances every night in Old Point, Hampton, Virginia. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 object: 4
    Rowena Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to Hetty Henrietta Fitzhugh, no place
    1851 December 9English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from Rowena Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to Hetty Henrietta Fitzhugh, no place, December 9, 1851, describes parties, with dinner and dancing, of the Christmas season; festivities are over and "we are all at work again;" hopes for an invitation to Miss Ann Martin's wedding; Mr. Sinclair is selling Wilson Creek to pay off his debts; is encouraging "father" to go to Texas. Includes typescript.

    The letter from Lucy Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester, Virginia to "My Dear Child", Henrietta Fitzhugh, no place, no date, details the food and decorations of the Christmas parties; everyone is sick as a result of the hectic schedule of parties and bad weather; slaughtered 16 hogs and one cow; longs for past Christmases when the children were young; related family news; asks if "Mr. Fitzhugh" moves to Texas, "beg him to try to get Mr. Baytop in the notion too." Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 object: 5
    previous hit George  next hit Fitzhugh to Rufus Fitzhugh
    1851 December 20English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from previous hit George  next hit Fitzhugh, no place, to Rufus Fitzhugh, describes how the farm is beginning to reap profits; $80-owed for "interest paid Catlett" is needed; land is expensive and "Belmont" would bring $4500. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 object: 6
    Mary Indiana Winborn Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to Hetty E. Fitzhugh
    1851 December 28-30English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from Mary Indiana Winborn Baytop to Hetty E. Fitzhugh discusses how Christmas has passed and work must resume; "great deal of sickness in the previous hit county  next hit, colds and pleurisys are very prevalent."

    A letter from Lucy Taliaferro Baytop to Hetty Fitzhugh, is included. She discusses the division of Concord Negroes which will bring $250. Includes typescript.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2
Correspondence
1852English
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 object: 1
    Sallie Champe Fitzhugh, Port Royal, Virginia to "my dearest uncle"
    1852 January 30English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from Sallie Champe Fitzhugh, Port Royal, Virginia to "my dearest uncle," no place, discusses her hopes to encourage uncle to visit; Papa is expecting him and Aunt Ona to visit in the spring; gossip about weddings. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 object: 2
    Lucy A. Baytop to Hetty Fitzhugh, Gloucester, Virginia
    1852 February 7English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from Lucy A. Baytop, no place, to Hetty Fitzhugh, Gloucester, Virginia spreads news of family and friends; the young minister from Bellmeys, preached before a great crowd; Judy[?] had a baby which died a month after birth of unknown causes and is depressed; Mr. Baytop is busy farming and studying to prepare for the ministry. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 object: 3
    Lucy Taliaferro Baytop,Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to "My Dear Child," Hetty Fitzhugh, Standardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit,Virginia
    1852 April 20English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from Lucy Taliaferro Baytop,Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to "My Dear Child," Hetty Fitzhugh, Standardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia discusses how the circuit court is in session and "Thit is summoned as a witness"; father and Mr. Sinclair are going to Washington to see about getting Mr. Sinclair's claim allowed; describes fuss electing persons for different offices as clerk commissioner of the revenue, constable sheriff and c.; "the guinea people have brought out Jefferson Stubbs for clerk and it is thought he will stand a very good chance to be elected. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 object: 4
    Unknown at Woodside, to Mrs. Hetty E. Fitzhugh, Standardsville,Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    1852 April 24English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from an unknown person at Woodside, to Mrs. Hetty E. Fitzhugh, Standardsville,Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia discusses how Father and Mr. Sinclair were in Washington; "Father has given up all hope of his military claim." Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 object: 5
    Lucy Taliaferro Baytop,Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to "My Dear Child", Hetty Fitzhugh
    1852 October 5English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from Lucy Taliaferro Baytop,Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to "My Dear Child", Hetty Fitzhugh, no place, reports the sicknesses of Rowena, Eugenia, and Lucy Ann; Lucy Ann left to visit Tom Taliaferro and then to travel to Wilson's Creek; reports news about births, visits, farm business of friends; comments on the treatment of "Bob" a slave?, who "has a better master this year." Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 object: 6
    Eugy Eugenia Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to Hettie Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    1852 November 4English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter discusses Hettie's trip to visit which should not be postponed until February; she had travelled to Baltimore, but cannot describe it adequately "from the pen of so ignorant a creature as myself"; there are many gentlemen available for marriage; Pa has gone to sell a dozen turkeys to Mr. Folk; Lucy's baby is "one of the sweetest babies you ever saw." Includes envelope and typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 object: 7
    Lucy Ann Baytop,Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit,Virginia
    1852 December 10English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from Lucy Ann Baytop,Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia, discusses how the pressures of work and business have kept her from writing; reports marriages of "Cousin Tom Field and his bride Miss Davis"; Mr. Shackelfor and Miss Hester Rowe; "Sister" has had another baby boy, as did Aunt Fanny, Martha Waller, and Clara ?; Clara has a "riseing breast," and "the horses could not go out of a walk for fear of the jar to her breast...Dr. Jones stays with her to attend her"; her brother is in the Sonora mine in California and doing well mining for gold; looks forward to her visit this winter. Includes typescript.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3
Letters
1853-1861 and undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Folder 2 A. G. G[?], Christiansburg, [Virginia] to Rufus K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Green[e] previous hit County  next hit,Virginia, 27 August 1853. 1 page.ALS. Has surveyed land tracts of 100,000 acres and 40,000 acres near which there is coal; encourages Fitzhugh to buy land; expects to be in Charlottesville, [Virginia] by Friday; asks him to send his horse to Charlottesville. Folder 2 A. G. G[?], Madison, Virginia To Rufus K. Fitzhugh, n.p., 9 October 1855. 2 pages. autographed signed letter. Admonishes Fitzhugh for not keeping his word on a business deal involving the purchase of land. Folder 2 A. G. G[?], Madison, [Virginia] to Rufus K. Fitzhugh, n.p., October 1855. 1 page. Autographed letter signed. Complains of Fitzhugh not sending a deed on the "Hettick" [?] land which he had promised to do. Folder 2 L[ucy] A[nn] Baytop, Gloucester [ previous hit County  next hit, Virginia] to Hetty [Fitzhugh], Stanardsville, [Greene previous hit County  next hit], Virginia, 4 April 1857. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed. Is busy making soap, tending geese and fowl; Mr. Rose and Dr. Williams are going to the Worlds Fair; news about births and deaths and visits of family and friends; a camp meeting is being organized and the date will be announced at the quarterly meeting. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Includes autographed letter signed from T. C. Baytop, n.p., n.d. to "Hetty] Fitzhugh, n.p. telling her that her friends inquire about her well being; has planted corn and will plant marl soon; has planted watermelon for the camp meeting; Brook [a slave?] "is the most industrious fellows we have." 1 page Includes typed copy of document. Folder 2 Edgar Macon, Richmond, [Virginia] to R[ufus] K[ing] Fitzhugh,[Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia], 20 July 1858. 1 page. Autpgraphed letter signed. Acknowledges receipt of check for $1,000.00; sends deposit slips from the Farmers Bank and the Planters Savings Bank; quotes prices for manufacturing tobacco; "Millers are anxious" to buy wheat stock. Includes typed copy of document. Folder 2 Geo[rge] Fitzhugh, Port Royal, [Virginia] to Rufus [K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia], 1 October 1858. 1 page. Autographed letter signed. Acknowledges receipt for a check of $50.00; is writing for DeBows Review and can "make a fortune by my pen"; planning visit for following year; transfers "title and interest" in estate of Haywood Foote to Rufus K. Fitzhugh. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 2 James W. Shields, Christiansburg, [Virginia] to Scott [?], 15 April 1859. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed. letter has caused "no little trouble"; Grayson Estate sale pending; Crocket Farms may be sold and is an "active farm in perfect order in every respect"; description of land. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 2 L[ucy] T[aliaferro] Baytop,Springfield, [Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia] to Hetty [Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia], 25 March 1860. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed. Has been sick with a "congestion of wind"; relates loss of a slave girl who died from burns sustained in a fire; elaborates on struggle between Mr. Booth and Mr. Sinclair establishing ownership and value of the slave girl; comments, "disunion War or abject submission. I am a wonder to myself how I stand so well, once the mere talk of an insurrection would fill me with terror, now we have a white war and a servile one to dread..." Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 2 Lucy Stubbs, Valley Front, [Virginia] to Hetty [Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Virginia], 19 March [18]61. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed. Unexpected snow storm has killed the fruit; "since Virginia has acted so ridiculously I almost wish that I could forsake her borders..." "The Old Dominion is endeavoring to throw off the galling yoke of Old Lincoln"; secession is impending; "abolitionists certainly can't flourish among us"; Rufus Fitzhugh is considering moving to Arkansas; mother has finished her quilting; cold weather and quilting should never go together; news of family and friends. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 2 Mary F. F[itzhugh],[Fredericksburg, Virginia] to Rufus K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Green[e] previous hit County  next hit,Virginia, 19 February [?]. 1 page. Autographed letter signed. Arrival in Fredericksburg has been harried; invites him and family to visit; their mother's health is bad - lists symptoms and treatments by Dr. Wallace. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 2 Mary F. Fitzhugh, Fredericksburg, Virginia To Hettie Fitzhugh, [Standardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia], 30 December [?]. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed. Friends and family have made them feel welcome; inquiries about Cousin Mary's "delicate health"; Ma's heath has improved; does not know if their income will support them; lists costs for rent and food. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 2 "Bun" [Baytop], Springfield, Virginia To Mrs. Hetty [Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia], December [?]. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed. Party given in honor of Tom Field and his bride; accident with carriage left them in a muddy ditch; Christmas festivities. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Includes autographed letter signed from J[ames] C. Baytop, n.p. to Hetty [Fitzhugh], n.p., n.d. thanking her and Rufus Fitzhugh for recommending him to Mr. Taliaferro; will wait to make a decision until Taliaferro sends him an offer. 1 page. Includes typed copy of document.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 1
    A.G.G [?], Christiansburg, Virginia to Rufus K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    1853 August 27English
    Scope and Contents

    The letter from A.G.G[?], Christiansburg, Virginia to Rufus K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit,Virginia, tells that he has surveyed land tracts of 100,000 acres and 40,000 acres near which there is coal; encourages Fitzhugh to buy land; expects to be in Charlottesville, Virginia by Friday; asks him to send his horse to Charlottesville.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 2
    A.G.G [?], Madison, Virginia To Rufus K. Fitzhugh
    1855 October 9English
    Scope and Contents

    A.G.G. writes to Fitzhugh and admonishes him for not keeping his word on a business deal involving the purchase of land.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 3
    A.G.G [?], Madison, Virginia to Rufus K. Fitzhugh
    1855 OctoberEnglish
    Scope and Contents

    A.G.G. complains of Fitzhugh not sending a deed on the "Hettick" [?] land which he had promised to do.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 4
    Lucy Ann Baytop,Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    1857 April 4English
    Scope and Contents

    Lucy is busy making soap, tending geese and fowl; Mr. Rose and Dr. Williams are going to the Worlds Fair; news about births and deaths and visits of family and friends; a camp meeting is being organized and the date will be announced at the quarterly meeting. Includes typescript.

    A second message is included on the document: T. C. Baytop, no place to Hetty Fitzhugh, no place, telling her that her friends inquire about her well being; has planted corn and will plant marl soon; has planted watermelon for the camp meeting; Brook [a slave?] "is the most industrious fellows we have." Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 5
    Edgar Macon, Richmond, Virginia to Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh,Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    1858 July 20 English
    Scope and Contents

    Macon acknowledges receipt of a check for $1,000.00; sends deposit slips from the Farmers Bank and the Planters Savings Bank; quotes prices for manufacturing tobacco; he notes the "Millers are anxious" to buy wheat stock. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 6
    previous hit George  next hit Fitzhugh, Port Royal, Virginia to Rufus K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    1858 October 1English
    Scope and Contents

    previous hit George  next hit acknowledges receipt for a check of $50.00; is writing for DeBows Review and can "make a fortune by my pen"; planning visit for following year; transfers "title and interest" in estate of Haywood Foote to Rufus K. Fitzhugh. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 7
    James W. Shields, Christiansburg, Virginia to Scott [?]
    1859 April 15English
    Scope and Contents

    James notes that the letter has caused "no little trouble"; Grayson Estate sale pending; Crocket Farms may be sold and is an "active farm in perfect order in every respect"; description of land. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 8
    Lucy Taliaferro Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    1860 March 25 English
    Scope and Contents

    Lucy hHas been sick with a "congestion of wind"; relates loss of a slave girl who died from burns sustained in a fire; elaborates on struggle between Mr. Booth and Mr. Sinclair establishing ownership and value of the slave girl; comments, "disunion War or abject submission. I am a wonder to myself how I stand so well, once the mere talk of an insurrection would fill me with terror, now we have a white war and a servile one to dread..." Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 9
    Lucy Stubbs, Valley Front, Virginia to Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Virginia
    1861 March 19English
    Scope and Contents

    Lucy relates that an uUnexpected snow storm has killed the fruit; "since Virginia has acted so ridiculously I almost wish that I could forsake her borders..." "The Old Dominion is endeavoring to throw off the galling yoke of Old Lincoln"; secession is impending; "abolitionists certainly can't flourish among us"; Rufus Fitzhugh is considering moving to Arkansas; mother has finished her quilting; cold weather and quilting should never go together; news of family and friends. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 10
    Mary F. Fitzhugh,Fredericksburg, Virginia to Rufus K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    undatedEnglish
    Scope and Contents

    Mary's arrival in Fredericksburg has been harried; she invites him and family to visit; their mother's health is bad - lists symptoms and treatments by Dr. Wallace. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 11
    Mary F. Fitzhugh, Fredericksburg, Virginia to Hettie Fitzhugh, Standardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    undatedEnglish
    Scope and Contents

    Mary writes that friends and family have made them feel welcome; inquires about Cousin Mary's "delicate health"; Ma's heath has improved; does not know if their income will support them; lists costs for rent and food. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 12
    "Bun" Baytop, Springfield, Virginia to Mrs. Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    undatedEnglish
    Scope and Contents

    Bun describes a party given in honor of Tom Field and his bride; accident with carriage left them in a muddy ditch; Christmas festivities. Includes typescript. The letter includes an addition message: James C. Baytop, no place, writes to Hetty Fitzhugh, no place, thanking her and Rufus Fitzhugh for recommending him to Mr. Taliaferro; will wait to make a decision until Taliaferro sends him an offer. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 13
    Lucie Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to "my dear sister," Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    undatedEnglish
    Scope and Contents

    Lucie sends a recipe for salting butter and preserving eggs; congratulates her on birth of son; looks forward to seeing her. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 object: 14 id178437
    Lucie Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia to "my dear sister," Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia
    undatedEnglish
    Scope and Contents

    She sends recipe for salting butter and preserving eggs; congratulates her on birth of son; looks forward to seeing her. Includes typed copy of autograph letter signed.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 4
Accounts
1840-1866English
Scope and Contents

This folder contains documents on foodstuffs, farming supplies and equipment charged by Rufus Fitzhugh; notes borrowing money signed by Lucinda Fitzhugh, previous hit George  next hit Fitzhugh and Rufus Fitzhugh; receipt for purchase of a small child's coffin; receipt of payment on loans of cash and also on the use of slaves. Includes typescript.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 5
Itemized Accounts
1840-1861English
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Folder 3 Account of Rufus K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, [Virginia] with W[illia]m H. Guns and Co.,[Stanardsville, Virginia?], 2 July 1840. 2 pages. For the purchase of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, clothing and housewares. Includes typed copy of document. 2 pages. Folder 3 Accounts, 21 December 1840-January 1866. 14 pages. On foodstuffs, farming supplies and equipment charged by Rufus Fitzhugh; notes borrowing money signed by Lucinda Fitzhugh, Geo[rge] Fitzhugh and Rufus Fitzhugh; receipt for purchase of a small child's coffin; receipt of payment on loans of cash and also on the use of slaves. Includes typed copy of document. 4 pages. Folder 3 Accounts and receipts of Mr. R[ufus] K[ing] Fitzhugh, 13 April 1843-19 May 1859. 5 pages. For the purchase of shrubbery, trees and bee hives. Folder 3 Annual tax receipts of Rufus K[ing] Fitzhugh, 1845-1865. 11 pages. Paid to the Sheriff of Greene previous hit County  next hit for land, slaves; horses, previous hit county  next hit and parish levies. Folder 3 Receipt of payment by R[ufus] K[ing] F[itzhugh], 14 January 1852-4 January 1854. 2 pages. For $70.00; receipt of payment by Rufus K[ing] Fitzhugh for $30.22 1/4; receipt of payment by R[ufus K[ing] Fitzhugh for $90.00. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 3 Account of Thomas Carpenter, dec[ease]d, 22 April 1852. 1 page. For lodging and meals as settled by John Weaver, Adm[inistrator]. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 3 Accounts of R[ufus] K[ing] Fitzhugh,guardian of the Children of Mary Ann Conway, October 1852-1 January 1853. 2 pages. Includes typed copy of document. 2 pages. Folder 3 Receipt of Rufus K. Fitzhugh for bonds from the estate of Verlinda T. Conway, dec[ease]d as distributed by Battalie F. T. Conway, 4 January 1853. 1 page. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 3 Receipts of R[ufus] K[ing] Fitzhugh, 21 April 1856-15 March 1858. 2 pages. For furnishings and carriage accessories bought in Richmond, [Virginia] and New York [N.Y.]. Folder 3 Account of R[ufus] K[ing] Fitzhughwith Gibbons and Mitchell, 15 May 1860-19 January 1861. 2 pages. For material, hardware, clothing, school books, and candy. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 3 "A list of R[ufus] K[ing] Fitzhugh,Jackson previous hit County  next hit, Arkansas, n.d. 3 pages. Of propherty [sic] destroyed and taken off by the Federat[e]d Army commanded by Gen. Curtis"; list includes "seven Negro men," the house, farm animals, tools, and crops. Includes typed copy of document. 1 page. Folder 3 Lucie [Baytop, Springfield, Gloucester previous hit County  next hit, Virginia] to "my dear sister," [Hetty Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Greene previous hit County  next hit, Virginia], n.d. 2 pages. Sends recipe for salting butter and preserving eggs; congratulates her on birth of son; looks forward to seeing her. Includes typed copy of autpgraphed signed letter. 1 page. Folder 3 Receipt [of Rufus K. Fitzhugh], n.d. 1 page.D. For the purchase of trees, shrubbery and flowers.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 5 object: 1
    Account of Rufus K. Fitzhugh, Stanardsville, Virginia with William H. Guns and Co., Stanardsville, Virginia
    1840 July 2English
    Scope and Contents

    Account of the purchase of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, clothing and housewares. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 5 object: 2
    Accounts and receipts of Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh
    1843-1859English
    Scope and Contents

    Accounts and receipts of Mr. Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh for the purchase of shrubbery, trees and bee hives.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 5 object: 3
    Account of Thomas Carpenter
    1852 April 22English
    Scope and Contents

    Account of Thomas Carpenter, deceased, for lodging and meals as settled by John Weaver, Administrator. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 5 object: 4
    Accounts of Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh
    1852-1853English
    Scope and Contents

    Accounts of Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh, guardian of the children of Mary Ann Conway. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 5 object: 5
    Account of Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh with Gibbons and Mitchell
    1860-1861English
    Scope and Contents

    An account of Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh with Gibbons and Mitchell for material, hardware, clothing, school books, and candy. Includes typescript.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 6
Receipts
1852-1858English
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 6 object: 1
    Receipt of payment by Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh
    1852 January 14-1854 January 4English
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt of payment by Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh for $70.00; receipt of payment by Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh for $30.22 1/4; receipt of payment by Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh for $90.00. Includes typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 6 object: 2 id178433
    Receipt for bonds from the estate of Verlinda T. Conway
    1853 January 4
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt of Rufus K. Fitzhugh for bonds from the estate of Verlinda T. Conway, deceased, as distributed by Battalie F. T. Conway. Typescript included.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 6 object: 3 id178434
    Receipts of Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh
    1856 April 21-1858 March 15
    Scope and Contents

    A receipt for furnishings and carriage accessories bought in Richmond, Virginia and New York, N.Y.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 6 object: 4
    Receipt of Rufus K. Fitzhugh
    undatedEnglish
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt of Rufus K. Fitzhugh for the purchase of trees, shrubbery and flowers.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7
Tax Receipts
1845-1865English
Scope and Contents

Annual tax receipts of Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh paid to the Sheriff of Greene previous hit County  next hit for land, slaves, horses, previous hit county  next hit and parish levies.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 8
Destroyed Property List
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents

A list of Rufus previous hit King  next hit Fitzhugh, Jackson previous hit County , Arkansas, of property destroyed by the Federated Army commanded by Gen. Curtis. The list includes "seven Negro men", the house, farm animals, tools, and crops. Includes typescript.