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Container List

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124028
  Folder 1
  1825-1832
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124029
    Juliana Gardiner, New York, New York to husband, David Gardiner, Albany, New York
    1825 March 23
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions her interest in politics; is "puzzled how to account for the changes of opinion and principle in those who are considered so very wise and honorable;" describes the construction on Chatham Street; mentions that David has been out of school due to his lame foot. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124030
    Bond
    1825 August 15
    Scope and Contents

    A bond, from David Gardiner, for the sum of $10,000 to be paid to James Van Antwerp of New York. 4 pp. Paper document signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124031
    Mortage of David and Juliana Gardiner
    1825 August 15
    Scope and Contents

    $5,287.50 to be paid to James Van Antwerp. 2 pp. Paper document signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124032
    Mrs. Delaven, Washington, DC, to Mr. David Gardiner
    1827 December 27
    Scope and Contents

    Requests the company of Mr. Gardiner on January 2. 1 page. ANS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124033
    James Van Antwerp, New York, New York, to David Gardiner
    1831 August 24
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of Gardiner's mortage payment; discusses the transfer of the mortage to Mrs. Abigale Rhodes. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124034
    Joanna Van Wych, Croton, New York to "aunt" Juliana Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1831 November 27
    Scope and Contents

    Apologizes for not writing earlier; discusses her mother's upcoming eye operation; mentions their disappointment at not seeing her; hopes that she will visit in the spring. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124035
    Mary Van Wyck, Croton, New York, to "brother" David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 March 2
    Scope and Contents

    Announces that "General Van Cortlandt has commenced hostilities against us," claiming that they had no right to the estate and that they must leave by the first of May; states that Mr. Van Wyck is very anxious to see Gardiner. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124036
    Ch. G. Van Wych, New York, New York, to "brother" David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 March 12
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses General Pierre Van Courtlandt's attempt to take away his estate; gives a history of the land in question; is sorry to hear that Gardiner's wife is ill; gives news of the family. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124037
    Henry Thomas Dering, Sag Harbour, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 March 29
    Scope and Contents

    Informs Gardiner that Col. Hunt's newspaper will discontinue from lack of subscribers if aid is not forthcoming; asks Gardiner to write to people in New York concerning this problem. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124038
    Isaac G. Ogden, New York, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 May 22
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his purchase of a sideboard from Miss Harrison which was initially owned by Gardiner; requests that the keys to it be sent to him. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124039
    R.O. W., New York, New York, to David Gardiner, Croton, New York
    1832 July 13
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the itinerary of J.G. Dyckman; informs Gardiner that he is standing by to "execute and commands" for him in New York. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124040
    Jonathon Thompson, no place included, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 August 21
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses prospects for the upcoming election; believes the vote in his country will "depend upon the exertions of the National Republicans." 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124041
    Charles Thomas Dering, no place included, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 August 25
    Scope and Contents

    Notifies Gardiner of the meeting at Bull Head next Wednesday; hopes that he will atend. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124042
    James Van Antwerp, New York, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 October 1
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of a check for $300 from Gardiner. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124043
    Charles Thomas Dering, Sag Harbour, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 October 12
    Scope and Contents

    Informs Gardiner of the convention's resolution to nominate Gardiner as their candidate for Congress. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124044
    John A. King  , Jamaica, Long Island, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 October 31
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his visits to the towns of the county   and believes the county   will provide a majority for the ticket; states that he had 5000 tickets printed and distributed in the county  . 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id124045
    Fra[?]s Wessells, New York, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1832 December 10
    Scope and Contents

    Requests that Gardiner remit the $84 in interest on his bond. 1 page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124046
  Folder 2
  1833-1834
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124047
    Charles P. Dering, Sag Harbor, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1833 March 16
    Scope and Contents

    Announces that they are about $70 short in paying Hunt's bill after collecting for election expenses; hopes that Gardinercan help them out. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124048
    Joanna Van Wyck, Croton, New York, to Juliana Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1833 May 13
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the visit of her parents to albany; mentions the construction of a "large marble Acadimy [sic] for the boys;" states that David and Alexander are going to college this spring; hopes to hear from Juliana soon. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124062
    David Gardiner, Princeton, NJ, to, "father," David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1833 November 20
    Scope and Contents

    Describes in detail his first few days at Princeton, his room, studies, and roommate; hopes to hear news from East Hampton soon. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124063
    David Gardiner, Princeton, NJ, to, "mother," Juliana Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1833 November 24
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his life at college; states that he has not missed a single recitation since classes began; mentions that he has been very lonely and homesick; asks that she write "immediately." 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124064
    Richard Wells, for Mrs. Rhodes, New York, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1834 February 4
    Scope and Contents

    Informs Gardiner that Mrs. Rhodes requests him to pay off the mortage by the first of April. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124065
    Edwards, Washington City, DC, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1834 February 26
    Scope and Contents

    Believes that the whole South will go against Van Buren; describes the opposition as very determined; discusses national politics in general; mentions Governor Tyler's address to the Senate. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124066
    David Gardiner, New York, New York, to "Father," David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1834 May 28
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his attempt to procure the items his father asked for; states that he had bought him a hat, Virgil's works, but did not get a fish pole as there were non under a dollar. i page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124067
    Nathaniel Gardiner, City of Brooklyn, New York, to, "sister," Juliana Gardiner, east Hampton, New York
    1834 June 16
    Scope and Contents

    Sends the green bag and matting which he purchased for her; lists the prices of the items. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124068
    James Van Antwerp, New York, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1834 July 2
    Scope and Contents

    Sends a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124069
    Grades of David Gardiner, expenses for students and curriculum at Princeton
    1834 July 25
    Scope and Contents

    Signed by Nassau Hall, sent to Gardiner's father. 2 pages. Printed document signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124070
    Ann Van Wych, Mount Pleasant Female Seminary, to, "cousin," Margaret Gardiner, Croton, New York
    1834 September 15
    Scope and Contents

    Hopes Margaret will come up to Croton to visit; describes her attempt to learn French; states that she is translating "Estelle" and that "it is all about shapards [sic] and it is really sichnes [sic] to read it." 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124071
    James Van Antwerp, New York, New York, to David Gardiner
    1834 October 3
    Scope and Contents

    Encloses a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond for 1/2 year and for Mrs. Rhodes' bond. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124072
    K. Hamilton, New York, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1834 October 24
    Scope and Contents

    Concludes that Gardiner had not been able to find a suitable site as he had requested; describes some land and asks Gardiner to complete the purchase of it. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id124073
    L.S. Akerly, to David Gardiner
    1834 December 31
    Scope and Contents

    Informs Gardiner that she would be happy to ride to the harbor with him but regrets that she will be unable to do so due to her mother's illness. 1 page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124074
  Folder 3
  1835-1840
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124075
    Alexander Gardiner's Sophomore year at Princeton
    1835 February 5
    Scope and Contents

    Grades of Alexander Gardiner for his Sophomore year at Princeton University; list of expenses and curriculum. 2 pages. Printed document signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124076
    David Gardiner, Princeton, NJ, to, "Father," David Gardiner, New york, New York
    1835 March 21
    Scope and Contents

    Is disappointed to hear that his father will not be visiting Princeton this spring; gives an account of his expenses, asks for $240.00 to be sent. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124756
    David Carle, Huntington, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 April 2
    Scope and Contents

    Promises to find a pair of horses for Gardiner as good as he can find; asks Gardiner to write giving the size, colour, age, and price he is willing to pay for these horses. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124759
    James K. Hamilton, New York, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 April 10
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his attempts to contact Mr. Tabill by mail; asks Gardiner to check if Tabill received his letter; discusses bills obtained in furnishing his house. 3 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124761
    Samuel S. Gardiner, Shelter Island, New York, to "Brother," David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 May 1
    Scope and Contents

    Encloses some papers for Dyckeman; discusses some legal proceedings with Dyckeman. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124762
    Nathaniel Gardiner, New Haven, CT, to "Brother," David L. Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 May 7
    Scope and Contents

    Asks him to inform Mr. Dayton that he received his letter; states that he has been ill most of the time since he left New York. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124763
    Ise B. Henshaw, New York, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 May 11
    Scope and Contents

    Asks his opinion on the present condition of the East Hampton School as her son, Edward, "having in some degree got over his prediction for a sea life" requires some more schooling; asks for his advice concerning his board. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124764
    Alexander Gardiner, Princeton, NJ, to Juliana McLachland Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 May 12
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his trip back to Princeton and his visits with relatives; tells of the prices to repair his watch; describes the weather. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124765
    Ise. B. Henshaw, Brooklyn, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 May 26
    Scope and Contents

    Introduces her son, Edward, and his friend, William Braser, as the bearers of this letter; discusses arrangements to be made for their schooling in East Hampton. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124769
    David Gardiner, Princeton, NJ, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 July 5
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the Fourth of July celebration at Princeton; gives some news of his brother, Alexander Gardiner. 3 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124770
    David Gardiner, Princeton, NJ, to "Father," David L. Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 August 5
    Scope and Contents

    Requests more money to be sent as he has to purchase some books; mentions that he believes his father's writing to have become worse over time, pointing out mistakes in his last letter. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124772
    James Van Antwerp, New York, New York, to David L. Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 August 21
    Scope and Contents

    Sends receipt for the interest due on Mrs. Rhode's bond. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124773
    Nathaniel Gardiner, New York, New York, to David L. Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 September 11
    Scope and Contents

    States that he deposited $1,500 in the Manhattan Bank into his account; asks him to send a receipt. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124775
    David Gardiner, Princeton, NJ, to David L. Gardiner, Eats Hampton, New York
    1835 Septeember 14
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses his attempts to locate a teacher for the situation his father requires; asks for $250 to be sent to pay his bills at Princeton; notes that he needs two teeth to be filled. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124777
    Nathaniel Gardiner, New Haven, CT, to East Hampton, New York
    1835 October 12
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of his, Daniel Gardiner's, for the $1500. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124778
    H.F. Jones, South Oysterbay, New York, to David Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1835 November 1
    Scope and Contents

    Asks Gardiner's opinion of the teacher at the East Hampton School as he wants to send his son there. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124779
    Alexander Gardiner, Princeton, NJ, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1837 June 9
    Scope and Contents

    States that he has been very well at Princeton; mentions his visits with Mrs. Clark and Miss Hewes; describes the plagiarism of Harlow and his punishment; describes hailstones 3 inches in circumference falling when it was eighty degrees; discusses his classes. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id124780
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1840 June 2
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the cloth which he purchased for her, details, patterns, and prices. 4 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124781
  Folder 4
  1843-1845
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124783
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Saratoga Springs, New York
    1843 August 6
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses his return to health; asks about the activities of Mr. Pickens and whether his mother is enjoying Saartoga Springs; suggests that his mother should send all her letters to him and he would send them on to david, saving her from writing separately. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124785
    Document certifying the payment of David Gardiner's mortage
    1843 December 30
    Scope and Contents

    To Abigail Rhodes; signed by Charlotte Rhodes, executrix of Abigail Rhodes. 1 page. Printed document signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124786
    J.L.G., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,  to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1843-1844 Winter
    Scope and Contents

    Describes a dinner party for the vice-president elect. 1 page.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124790
    Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York
    1844 July 4
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses her apprehension at traveling to Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia; describes the Fourth of July activities at the house; mentions the President's plan to travel to white Sulpher springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy of

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124792
    Mary Gardiner, Shelter Island, New York, to Maragret Gardiner, New York, New York
    1844 December 5
    Scope and Contents

    Apologizes for not wriing sooner; mentions her intention to go to New York; states that Phoebe Gardiner is very angry with Margaret for not writing; congratulates Margaret on the outcome of the election. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124794
    Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1844 December 23
    Scope and Contents

    States that Julia Gardiner Tyler wants enough velvet to "make a low waist and short sleeves;" describes how "lame Thomas" attempted to find out the President's actions on the sub Treasury Bill; believes the President will veto it. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124796
    Alexander Gardiner, to David L. Gardiner,
    1844
    Scope and Contents

    Asks to have his letter to Dr. Dayton on the subject of the annexation of Texas published in the Aurora; describes the cabinet dinner last night at Gov. Wickiffe's. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124797
    Margaret Gardiner, to "Brother,"
    1845 January 2
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions Commodore Elliot's gift of an arabian horse to Julia; runs down a list of dinners and receptions for the coming week; describes the President's jealousy at seeing Judge Mclean looking "all sorts of ways at Julia." 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id124798
    Juliana Gardiner, to "Son,"
    1845 February 18
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions the speculation concerning the President's cabinet and the fate of the Democratic Party; describes the "beaux" of Miss Corse; states that he must be here for the ball. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id125046
    Alexander Gardiner, Washington, DC, to unknown
    1845 February 20
    Scope and Contents

    "Mrs. Tyler's Farewell Ball. 'Sic transit gloria mundi;' " gives a very detailed account of the ball and those in attendance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy of "February 20" is crossed out.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id125047
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to "Son,"
    1845 February 28
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that she has seen no account of the 22nd ball; discusses the question of the annexation of Texas. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id125048
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, to "Son,"
    1845 February
    Scope and Contents

    Asks him to read the article in the Herald about the Tyler administration "in which it reflected upon Mr. Tyler's son so severly;" advises him on the political course that he should take; notes that John Carter Brown travels with "a second rate set;" discusses Mr. Fordham's affidavit. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id125049
    P. Nelson, New Haven, CT, to Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York
    1845 April 25
    Scope and Contents

    States that he will not get through court until Saturday; informs Gardiner that he will noy be able to return to New York on time due to his son's illness; wishes Gardiner would see Judge Betts about adjourning the court until Tuesday so that he could be there. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id125050
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to Margaret Gardiner, Shelter Island, New York
    1845 July 7
    Scope and Contents

    Relates Julia Gardiner Tyler's story of how she and the President Tyler narrowly escaped from danger when a hurricane hit their hotel during their stay at Old Point comfort, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id125051
    Juliana Gardiner, Newport, New York, to David Gardiner,
    1845 August 23
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the friends who visited Margaret Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; mentions that she has been very ill with influenza; gives news of family and friends. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id125052
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Wahington, DC, to Alexander Gardiner
    1845 January
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions her desire to get home; discusses his prospects for political appointment; asks that he not place confidence in any one as "politicians are intriguing." 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125053
  Folder 5
  1846-1847
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125054
    Margaret Gardiner, to "Brother,"
    1846 June 18
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the construction of the monument; mentions Mr. Gibson's concern over whether we pay for it or the government." 1 page. Typewritten copy of

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125055
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to David Gardiner,
    1846 June 22
    Scope and Contents

    Informs him of the President's plan to arrive in New York and travel to East Hampton; asks him to make all the necessary arrangements. 3 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125056
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1846 September 16
    Scope and Contents

    States that in regards to the Governor's visit, he was very "tempted to rejoin the family cicle," but described that it would be more discreet not to; describes the travels of Graham. 1 page. Typewritten copy of

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125057
    Seating chart for the New York State Convention Chamber
    1846
    Scope and Contents

    1 page. Printed material.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125058
    Valentine's Day card to Miss Gardiner
    1847 February 14
    Scope and Contents

    1 page. AN.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125059
    Phoebe Dayton Gardiner, the Abbey Manor, New York, to Margaret Gardiner,
    1847 May 19
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that she received from Julia Gardiner Tyler some poetry written by the President Tyler; describes a story she heard from Eliza Gardiner concerning her, Margaret; discusses her mother's views on Mr. Polk and Miss Corse. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125060
    David L. Gardiner, New York, New York, to ALexander Gardiner,
    1847 August 9
    Scope and Contents

    Informs him of the latest high society gossip; mentions that Kitty Livingston and W. Langdon are to be married on November 3rd. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125061
    Alexander Gardiner, Sahron Springs, New York, to David L. Gardiner
    1847 August 15
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his fellow passengers on the steamboat ride from New York; describes all of his acquaintances at the house at sharon Springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125062
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 September 3
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the travel plans of the President Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and David Gardiner. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125063
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 September 12
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions a letter he received from Grahm who received it from Mr. Andrew's of Rochester concerning the latter's gratification in entertaining the President Tyler and Julia Gardiner Tyler. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125064
    David L. Gardiner, Saratoga, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 September 12
    Scope and Contents

    Describes in detail their, President Tyler, Juliana Gardiner Tyler, and himself, itinerary and all the people with whom they have made acquaintance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125065
    Alexander Gardiner, Baltimore, Maryland, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1847 November 14
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that he missed his train and is obliged to remain there until tomorrow; states that Julia Gardiner Tyler is doing very well; discusses the improvements made to the President's, Tyler's, plantation; describes the President's travel plans for the day. 1 pge. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125066
    Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    circa 1847
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions how odd she felt when Mrs. Beeckman and the "old gentleman" kissed her; describes her meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ely and Mr. Grahm. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Including Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed from Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, ca. 1847, comparing Mrs. Beeckman with Mrs. J.W. Livingston.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125067
    Margaret Gardiner, to unknown
    circa 1847
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the dinners on the plantation; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler to be recovering slower than Mrs. Seldon. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125068
    Margaret Gardiner, to Mr. Beeckman,
    circa 1847
    Scope and Contents

    Explains that it was too late for her to write last night as fairies "might have stolen me away to deck their fitful abodes;" thanks him for his "flattering representations of me to your mother;" expresses desire to stay where she is rather than travel with the President. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id125069
    Minna Gardiner, to Mr. Beeckman,
    circa 1847
    Scope and Contents

    Encloses her daguerrotype; describes her return trip. 1 page. Typewritten copy of

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125070
  Folder 6
  1848
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125071
    Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 Janurary 20
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that she, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the President are all suffering from colds; describes the dance of the previous night; mentions that Alice was "smitten" with Gilbert. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125072
    Catherine Beeckman, New York, New York, to "children"
    1848 January 24
    Scope and Contents

    Relates Gilbert's description of the hospitality President Tyler and family. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125073
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 January 26
    Scope and Contents

    Describes her life at "Sherwood" as very pleasant; states that the President Tyler was somewhat upset that there was not more mention of her wedding to Mr. Beeckman made in the papers. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125506
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Richmond, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 February 5
    Scope and Contents

    Plans to leave for Washington, DC and be in New York on Saturday a week; mentions that Julia is looking forward to seeing her, JMG, in March. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125508
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Washington, DC, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 February 11
    Scope and Contents

    Describes visiting all her friends and attending the third Assembly. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125585
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York City, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 March 10
    Scope and Contents

    Hopes that her mother's trip to "Sherwood" will turn out successfully; mentions all the calls that she and her husband have been making; describes the Henry Clay procession in New York; assures her mother that everything will be taken care of at home. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125586
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York City, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 March 20
    Scope and Contents

    Describes all the people that have come to visit. 1 page. Typewritten copy of

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125587
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York City, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 March 24
    Scope and Contents

    Describes a dinner that the "boys" hosted the other day. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125588
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Relates a story that Joe H. told her about Mr.Pindle "having fallen desperately in love with her;" mentions the visit of Gilbert Beeckman and Henry Livingston. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autograohed letter signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125783
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York City, New York, to "Mama,"
    1848 April 3
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses Mary's illness and how she was sent to the hospital on Staten Island; mentions the dispute over the Williams' estate; describes her own illness and other troubles. 9 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125786
    Alexander Gardiner, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to David L. Gardiner, New York, New York
    1848 May 23
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his meeting with Fenton; asks David Gardiner to advance him $25; mentions seeing Robert; discusses the money due Shumfield from Hjouberry of Brooklyn. 3 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125789
    Alexander Gardiner, Monongahela House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to David L. Gardiner
    1848 June 1
    Scope and Contents

    Gives a description of "Homewood," Judge Wilkens' estate; describes his visit with the Wilkens, Mrs. Hutchinson, and her daughter. 1 page. Typewritten copy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125792
    Alexander Gardiner, Galt House, Louisville, to David L. Gardiner
    1848 June 6
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his travels and impressions to Louisville; states the "Judge Brown is too slow and antiquated to be of much use to us;" believes himself to be in much better health since he left New York. 2 pages.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id125795
    David L. Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 June 12
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions his letter from Alexander Gardiner; discusses the engagement of Alex Bruen to Eliza Joy; gives news of other friends; discusses gardening; asks that no oone outside the family be allowed to use the horses and carriages, "not even clergymen;" describes the activities of the Haights who recently returned from Paris. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id127839
    David L. Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, New York
    1848 June 19
    Scope and Contents

    States that he hired a man as a coachman and gardener, believing that "there will be no danger of his introducing Foreigners on the premises;" describes a letter he received from Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id127840
    David L. Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 June 26
    Scope and Contents

    Asks for the last balance on his mother's bank book and any subsequent withdrawls as he must pay the interest due; gives news of family and friends; discusses the care of the wagons. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id127841
    David L. Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1848 July 5
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the Fourth of July celebrations; notes that he did not observe anyone intoxicated; states that the corn and potatoes should be attended to; family news. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id127842
    John H. Beeckman, New York, New York, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1848 July 13
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the large procession yesterday in honor of those killed in Mexico; mentions the turmoil in Paris. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id127843
    John H. Beeckman, New York, New York, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1848 July 21
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that father and mother started their trip South; notes that he has sent her a violin, care of Capt. Nash; hopes that she has been exercising; awaits news from Europe. 2 pp. TCy of ALs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id127844
    John H. Beeckman, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1848 August 22
    Scope and Contents

    Describes a very large gathering of Irishmen, discussing the wrongs of "Injured Ireland;" believes that Bob (Robert) Tyler could have secured ten thousand votes there. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id127845
    John H. Beeckman, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, East Hampton, New York
    1848 August 25
    Scope and Contents

    Is upset at his wife's illness; gives news of the family; describes the city; wants to come and visit. 4 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127847
  Folder 1
  1849
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127848
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York, New York
    1849 January 14
    Scope and Contents

    Encloses the checks and a letter from Mr. Cunningham to the Presidents; discusses the Democratic Party's estimate of the previous administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127849
    Clarissa, East Hampton, New York, to "friends," Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 February 13
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the funeral service for Egbert in Acapulco; believes Alex Gardiner to be a "sincere Christian." 1 p. TCy of ALs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127850
    John H. Beeckman, "Latitude south 8.5, Long. 33.24," to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 February 13
    Scope and Contents

    Describes in detail the storm that they sailed through; states that he did not believe what they were going to survive; notes that they are heading for Rio where they will stay several weeks for repairs; describes the passengers; hopes to live to see home and family. 2 pp. Tcy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127851
    John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 February 27
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the sights as his vessel comes into the harbor at Rio; states that he can hardly wait "to set foot upon the green grass and enjoy a good bath...and a good meal of fresh provisions;" describes his impressions of the city; finds the slavery disgusting; hordes of americans en route to California. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127852
    John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 March 8
    Scope and Contents

    Describes in great detail his impressions of Rio; mentions their visit to the house of Mr. Todd, the American minister; describes his tour through the "largest and richest monestary in Brazil;" discusses the effect of the gold rush in Rio; wishes he was home. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127853
    John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 March 17
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his accommodations in a "delightful country boarding house;" discusses the effect of the California gold rush; describes the villas he has visited; notes the fear that the slaves will revolt; mentions the arrival of the Emperor and Empress in Rio; thinks the mixing of blacks and whites as equals to be "disgusting and repugnant in the extreme to an American." 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127854
    John H. Beeckman, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses plans he made with Mr. Herrick to establish a commercial house; describes his visits with neighbors, merchants, and the Neopolitan ambassador; complains of the necessity to endure all the fine dining and entertainment with the Brazilian ladies who speak no English; discusses the value of land in California; hopes to leave port tomorrow morning. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127855
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to "Brother,"
    1849 May 5
    Scope and Contents

    Informs him that she received a letter from Gilbert Beeckman enclosing one from her husband is located in a suburb of the city, Rio, in the company of Mr. Herrick and Dr. Bardell. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127870
    "Mother Beeckmen," New York, New York, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 June 16
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that the city is full of colors; asks what are Margaret's plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127873
    John H. Beeckman, San Francisco, California, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 August 7
    Scope and Contents

    Gives account of his voyage from Rio to san Francisco; describes the lack of amenities at such places as Conception where they had stopped on the way; complains about the captain of the "Chio Colon" - "a good navigator but a bad sailor;" mentions receiving everyone's letters upon his arrival; complains of the bad weather and the problems associated with his voyage being so delayed; finds land values incredibly inflated and the goods he brought with him practically worthless; describes the "Happy Valley" where he pitched his tent in order to avoid the high prices of accommodation in town; complains of an attack of "desentery" [sic]. 10 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127876
    John H. Beeckman, San Francisco, California, to David Lyon Gardiner, c/o Agnew Rogers & Co., Sacramento, CA
    1849 August 9
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses his bewilderment at the situation he finds himself in after his seven month Journey from New York; mentions the incredibly high prices for land; asks him to send word of what rents are and what goods are in demand "up the river." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127878
    John H. Beeckman, San Francisco, California, to David L. Gardiner, Sacramento, CA
    1849 September 8
    Scope and Contents

    Explains that his dysentery kept him from meeting him [DLG] in Sacramento; hopes to be well enough to travel by next week. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127881
    Gilbert L. Beeckman, Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 September 14
    Scope and Contents

    Explains that he does not believe that his brother could have reached San Francisco in time for him to have sent mail via the last steamer; is pleased that both she and the baby [Henry] are in good health; believes New York to be an agreeable place of residence. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127884
    John H. Beeckman, Sacramento City, California, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 September 23
    Scope and Contents

    Describes how some have struck gold with no problems while others labor away with no luck; explains that beneath the grime, many of the miners are cultured, well-educated gentlemen; gives a description of Sacramento as a "city principally of tents springing up in the wildreness;" mentions that many nationalities are represented there. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id127887
    John H. Beeckman, Sacramento City, California, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1849 November 14
    Scope and Contents

    Hopes to be able to repay her rmother and send several thousand dollars to her [MGB] additionally by next year; notes the prices of various commodities; describes the little shack he and his partner, Major Bean, built to spend the winter; mentions that David L. Gardiner has moved into the auction business in San Francisco. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id128956
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to John H. Beeckman
    1849 December 7
    Scope and Contents

    Describes attendance at the wedding reception of Miss Cornelia Scott; is happy to hear that he has recovered from his illness; mentions visiting his family; gives all the latest news about friends and relatives; asks for a very detailed letter from him. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128957
  Folder 2
  1850
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128958
    Alexander, New York, New York, to David Lyon Gardiner,
    1850 January 13
    Scope and Contents

    Informs him that Mr. Mullone intends to ship carts, wheelbarrows, and similar articles; states that Mr. Mullone wishes to know which articles would be in most demand; mentions that mother [JMG] and Margaret Gardiner left for "Sherwood." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128959
    John H. Beeckman, Sacramento City, California, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman,
    1850 January 20
    Scope and Contents

    Gives a detailed description of the flood waters which covered Sacramento; discusses prospects for the future; complains about the poor mail service. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128960
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to John H. Beeckman
    1850 February 8
    Scope and Contents

    Asks his opinion of the daguerreotype of their son [Henry Beeckman] that she sent; mentions the warm weather they have been experiencing; describes life at "Sherwood Forest;" wishes that he would be more detailed in his letters as she is often lead to wild speculations; mentions the controversy concerning the North and the South. 3 pp. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128961
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman (?), "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to "Joe,"
    1850 March 8
    Scope and Contents

    Notes that "very little seems to have resulted this winter in the matrimonial way;" describes a social function she attended. 1 p. TCy of Al. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128962
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to John H. Beeckman, Sacramento, CA
    1850 March
    Scope and Contents

    Expects to receive several letters by the next steamer to make up for the fact that she has not received a letter from him in four months; describes an excursion to Richmond for the laying of the cornerstone to the Washington Monument; describes the activities of their son. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128963
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman (?), to unkown person
    circa 1850 March
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions and excursion to Richmond on the ocasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument; describes a ball given by the Governor. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128964
    David Lyon Gardiner, San Diego, California, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner,
    1850 April 3
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the development of San Diego and the house he built, the "Granda Casa;" notes the lack of vegetables in his diet; believes more gold than ever will be extracted from the mines this season; describes his daily routine; discusses the advantages of separating Southern California from the Northern section. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128965
    Henry Beeckman Livingston, "Freemont 30 miles above Sacramento City," CA, to Gilbert Beeckman
    1850 April 27
    Scope and Contents

    Gives a detailed account of the death of John H. Beeckman by the accidental firing of his gun; notes all the arrangements that have been made. 5 pp. TCy of ALs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128966
    Henry Beeckman Livingston, Sacramento City, California, to "Aunt"
    1850 April 30
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the arrangements he made after the death of John H. Beeckman; offers his condolences, describing how much he, John H. Beeckman, felt for his family. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128981
    John H. Beeckman, Buteville, California, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1850 pre- April
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions his connection with the development of the new town of "Buteville;" congratulates Julia Gardiner Tyler on the birth of her daughter; notes that he would have been very rich had it not been for the flood. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128982
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to, John H. Beeckman, Sacramento, California
    1850 April
    Scope and Contents

    Complains of the infrequency of his letters writing, "your letters! they are my only true solace in your absence, and each disappointment sends a keen pang to my heart. Oh! mails! mails! you have much, indeed, to answer for." 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128983
    "Mother Beeckman," New York, New York, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1850 May 13
    Scope and Contents

    Relates the contents of a letter received from John H. Beeckman, describing the flood and the search for a better location; states that he believed that his stay in California would be shortened. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128984
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to John H. Beeckman, Sacramento, California
    1850 May
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions her sorrow at not having received a letter from him since January 20th; describes her life at "Sherwood" and Alexander Gardiner's illness. 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128985
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Julia Gardiner
    1850 June 7
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the death of John H. Beeckman; discusses the condition of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman and the Beeckman family; notes the information received concerning his estate; encloses a latter from David Gardiner. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128986
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Henry Beeckman Livingston
    1850 June 13
    Scope and Contents

    Thanks him for all that he has done concerning the death of John H. Beeckman; lists particulars that need to be attended to concerning the discharge of Beeckman's estate. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128987
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to John H. Beeckman
    1850 pre-june
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the engagemnets and marraiges of some friends. 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128988
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to John H. Beeckman
    1850 pre-June
    Scope and Contents

    Rejoices that she has at last received a letter from him, even if "the tidings it bears are of a most disastrous nature;" hopes to receive more letters. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128989
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlain Gardiner
    1850 pre-June
    Scope and Contents

    Relates the contents of John Beeckman's leter just received; describes David Gardiner's activity in San Diego. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id128990
    Poem
    circa 1850s
    Scope and Contents

    "would I were with him! he is free," probably written by Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. Poem.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id128991
  Folder 3
  1851-1852
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id128992
    Chronology of events concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman
    1850 June 14 - 1851 October
    Scope and Contents

    1p. TCy of D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id128993
    David Lyon Gardiner, San Diego, California, to Alexander Gardiner
    1851 January 18
    Scope and Contents

    Answers Alexander's questions concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman; mentions a letter received from Bean asking for the matters between them to be settled amicably and "without recourse to law;" states that he wants to buy as many carts as he can afford; is happy to hear that mother is well. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id128994
    Juliana Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Alexander Gardiner, US Circuit Court, New York City, New York
    1851 January 22
    Scope and Contents

    Notes that the family is well; mentions meeting with Robert Tyler and his family; gives some news concerning David Lyon Gardiner in San Diego; news of friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id128996
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, New York, New York, to David L. Gardiner, San Diego, California
    1851 January 26
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses arragemants that she wants made concerning some personal effects of their late brother Alexander Gardiner; describes his death and how people have been dealing with the situation. 4 pp. ASL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id128999
    Henry Livingston, Sacramento City, California, to Gilbert Beeckman
    1851 January 27
    Scope and Contents

    Explains that business has been poor due to competition; gives local news; believes his papers, the Daily Index, will become very profitable and influential; describes a staged fight between a dog and a grizzly bear; discusses his leisure activities with a certain belle, "the Praire Flower." 3 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129000
    David L. Gardiner , San Diego, California, to Alexander Gardiner
    1851 February 3
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of his letter; discusses the number and type of vessels in service between San Francisco and Sacramento; discusses the China tea trade; notes that A.B. Smith left to visit friends in New York and that he sent a letter with Smith for him, Alexander.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129001
    Document granting power of attorney to David L. Gardiner for Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1851 February 11
    Scope and Contents

    2pp. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129015
    David L. Gardiner, San Francisco, California, to Alexander Gardiner
    1851 February 28
    Scope and Contents

    Encloses a bill of exchange for $2,000, to pay back loan for the lumber; notes that his, Alexander's, shipments have been disposed of except the wheel barrows and lumber; expects to be renumerated for the loss he incured while he was attending to his, Alexamder's, business; mentions the poor market for tea from China; notes that everyone is complaining of hard times but that they expect a good season at the mines. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129016
    David L. Gardiner, San Francisco, California, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 March 5
    Scope and Contents

    Relates his shock and grief at the news of Alexander Gardiner's death; hopes to be able to leave by next month; mentions mailing a check for $2,000 and a box of gold dust to Alexander Gardiner. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129017
    Mr. Mullone, Jersey City, New Jersey, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Brooklin [sic], New York
    1851 March 13
    Scope and Contents

    Offers his condolences for the loss of her son, Alexander Gardiner; inquires as to the status of a shipment of carts, wheelbarrows and harnesses to David L. Gardiner. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129018
    Henry Beeckman Livingston, Sacramento City, California, to Gilbert Beeckman,
    1851 March 14
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses recent lynchings and the role of the law in Sacramento; mentions the fire in Nevada City which destroyed the business district; advises him not to sell John H. Beeckman's store now as it would not bring a good price; discusses the prospect of coming home and getting married. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129019
    David L. Gardiner, San Francisco, California, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman,
    1851 March 15
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses his reaction to the news of their brother's death; states that he is concluding all business so that he will not have to return to California. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129020
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1851 November 10
    Scope and Contents

    Describes her visit and dinner with the "bachelors;" believes Uncle Nathaniel is recovering; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129021
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1852 January 12-13
    Scope and Contents

    Relates her visit with Madame Arestes, a "genuine Hungarian." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129022
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1852 January 21
    Scope and Contents

    Explains how she has been taking care of herself; describes the severe weather they have been experiencing and the flooding of the James; is sorry to hear about her poor luck with a nurse for Henry Beeckman. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129023
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1852 January 27
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions Mrs. Porter's plans to travel to Havana; lists the people who have come to call. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id129024
    B.W. Bean, Sacramento, California, to Mrs. Margaret Gardiner Beeckman
    1852 November 11
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the fire that destroyed a good part of the city; discusses how this will affect their business dealings there; notes that the Buteville property is becoming very valuable. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129025
  Folder 4
  1853-1854
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129026
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1853 January 22
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions arriving in Philadelphia safely and plans to leave for Baltimore at 1:00; mentions her meeting with Thackeray and Mrs. Robert Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129027
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Baltimore, Maryland, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Staten Island, New York
    1853 January 22
    Scope and Contents

    Describes her trip from Philadelphia; complains that she will be detained in Baltimore due to an accident until tomorrow night, hopes to move on to Norfolk after that; gives news of friends and family. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129028
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. David Gardiner [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner], Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1853 January 26
    Scope and Contents

    Details her family life; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler's "intense thinking and excitement" have upset her ususal health; mentions Betty Christian's marriage to Lewit Henderson. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129029
    G. Fagnani, New York, New York, to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Staten Island, New York
    1853 January 31
    Scope and Contents

    Asks her to send directios so that he can make the frame for her brother's picture. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129030
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1853 February 5
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the reception that the publication of Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter received; assures her of its originality; notes that it has been approved in almost all the cities. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129031
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1853 February 19
    Scope and Contents

    Describes her dinner party; discusses the tremendous success that Julia Gardiner Tyler's address has received; notes that a publisher in Ithaca wrote her, Julia Gardiner Tyler, asking her to "write a book entitled White Slavery in England, of the size of Uncle Tom's Cabin;" gives news of friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129032
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1853 February 23
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions the continued favorable response to Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter; notes that they made "the necessary invocation to get the spirits to manifest their presence among us...but without success;" gives news of the family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129033
    Maragret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City, County  , Virginia, to Mrs. David Gardiner [Juliana McLachlan Gardiner], Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1853 March 4
    Scope and Contents

    Describes her excursion in a row boat with David Gardiner and the President Tyler; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALs. One page missing.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129034
    B.W. Bean, Sacramento, California, to Mrs. John H. Beeckman [Margaret Gardiner Beeckman]
    1853 June 14
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets that he was not able to come home by this steamer; remits to her $300; informs her that the other $400 will be settled; mentions that he is leaving for San Francisco this afternoon. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129037
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Saratoga, New York, to David L. Gardiner
    1854 July 29
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that Margaret Gardiner Beeckman is going to send Mr. B. the ring in order to get rid of him; reports that there is a young lady from the South who is disputing "the bellship with Mrs. Duncan." 1 p. TCy of ALs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129038
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Saratoga, New York, to David L. Gardiner
    1854 August 4
    Scope and Contents

    Describes a "party of young Tennesseeans" at the house; notes that the young ladies are pretty but rather provincial; informs him on Margaret Gardiner Beeckman's attempts to avoid B. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129039
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1854 August 9
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the activities of her day, at the racetrack, at tea, and at breakfast. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129040
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Saratoga, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1854 August 14
    Scope and Contents

    Reports the little details of the days activities, her acquaintances, the weather, etc. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129041
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, White Sulpher Springs, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1854 August 21
    Scope and Contents

    Hopes that Julai Gardiner Tyler will write some but believes her to be working on her dress for the ball tonight; describes her adventures on horseback with some friends. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129763
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Saratoga, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, Staten Island, New York
    1854 August 22
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions everyone who came to greet her after dinner; reports that Mrs. Young and Ann were overjoyed at her return. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129764
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Saratoga, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, Staten Island, New York
    1854 August 24
    Scope and Contents

    Informs her of an invitation received from the Haights for a dinner party; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler and the President Tyler to be recovering well; notes that the Clarks left to go North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129765
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Saratoga, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1854 August
    Scope and Contents

    Gives all the details of a dinner party last night at the Lake; notes that the President Tyler was imprudent enough to eat ice cream and today is quite under the weather." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id129766
    Receipt
    1854 August
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for $5.00 from Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to P.A. Raynor. 1 p. ADS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129767
  Folder 5
  1854-1855
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129768
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Richmond, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1854 November 3
    Scope and Contents

    Recommends the services of a Dr. Hodges of Philadelphia for her; mentions their sightseeing in Richmond, the parade, and a balloon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129769
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1854 November 18
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that Mrs. C. brought all the purchases out for Julia Gardiner Tyler to inspect; states that General Millson is there and "on the stump to reconcilliate his constituents for having voted against the Nebraska Bill." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129770
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1854 November 22
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the evening with the Col. Mallory and Judge Clopton; mentions that the boys seem quite content at the school, bringing home "three sweet potatoes as a reward of merit;" notes the travels of Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129771
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1854 December 3
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions her trip to "The Rowe" to see Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, but they were not home; informs her of a dinner Julia Gardiner Tyler will be giving in honor of Mrs. Millson, the Senator's wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129772
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Isalnd, New York
    1854 December 17
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the dinner party she held last Friday; believes herself to "have grown to be such a belle in the country here;" mentions her success in treating Mary Clopton's ailments; notes that the President is preparing his Baltimore address. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129774
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, staten Island, New York
    1854 December 21
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of her letter containing the "Bowery Extension" motion made by the "Mayor" reports that the "President has gone to the Court House to determine whether the County   Clerk can witness their signatures to the deed of conveyance. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129775
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City, Co., Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1854 December 23
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that all the boxes except one came safely, but that the mince meat broke and ran over david's book; describes preparations being made for Christmas; encloses the papers signed and certified that she, Juliana, wanted. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129776
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North shore, Staten Island, New York
    1855 January 9
    Scope and Contents

    Notes that yesterday's sermon was quite scathing; reports that all her "numerous beaux were in attendance" with her at church; discusses some music she is called upon to play; mentions visits from the Harrisons and the Crenshaws. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129777
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Norfolk, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1855 January 12
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that her friends Wilcox and Christian rode out to meet her, states that she "never saw two sprucer looking beaux on finer steeds than they;" lists all the problems the steamers have had navigating in the fog; hopes to visit the Whittles in order to meet Mr. James; hopes that the "Bowery business" will be settled soon. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129778
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1855 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that the river boats are frozen up and that there is no means of communication by mail. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129779
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    1885 February 16
    Scope and Contents

    Describes in detail the dancing and the dinners at Dr. Wilcox's party; reports the safe arrival of her trunk; thinks "Mrs. Carleton is a great goose to marry Col. Phyfe unless he has something besides his salary & title." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129780
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Mrs. Beeckman Sr.
    1885 March 2
    Scope and Contents

    Believes that the county   has never seen "such a season of festivities;" discusses the activities of little Harry Beeckman at school and around the house; states that the President Tyler has been busy preparing a speech to be delivered to the Maryland Mechanics Institute. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of the above letter. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129781
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLAchlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Hsore, Staten Island, New York
    1855 March 11
    Scope and Contents

    Reports the return of Mrs. James Brooks from Europe and that she injured her back and has been an invalid for three months; describes the escorts she will have on her trip to Baltimore. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129782
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Baltimore, Maryland, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1855 March 20
    Scope and Contents

    Announces their arrival in Baltimore; reports that the wedding came off with no problems; notes that the President Tyler has been receiving callers all morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129783
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Baltimore, Maryland, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1855 March 22
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the dinner at the Nelson's last night; remarks that "there were never collected such an ugly set of people;" plans to go out with her old beau, Mr. Gittings; reports that the "President Tyler's address is complimented beyond limit." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129784
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1855 April 3
    Scope and Contents

    Describes her dinner at Col. Wilcox's on the way back from church; reports that Allen lost in a yacht race by a New Yorker but then offered to bet $10,000 to race again; believes the New Yorker should have taken him up; mentions the acquisition of the two new admirers - Capt. Lester and Mr. Fear. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, notes that everyone's crops except the President's are doing poorly; mentions the return of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129785
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, White Sulpher Springs, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, North Hsore, Staten Isalnd, New York
    1855 August 15
    Scope and Contents

    Reports her arrival at White Sulpher Springs; describes the other guests and the poor facilities. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129788
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman , White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1855 August 27
    Scope and Contents

    Describes a costume ball that Julia Gardiner Tyler, President Tyler, and she attended; relates a joke they played on the President. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id129789
    S.P. Parker, Castleton, New York, to Mrs. Beeckman,
    1855 December 10
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses bringing some of Dr. Muhlenbergh's choir boys to his church "to illustrate Congregational Singing." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129791
  Folder 6
  1856-1861
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129793
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1856 December 30
    Scope and Contents

    Lists the devices and dinners she recently attended; describes herself as a belle; notes that the fog has been so thick on the river as to prevent mail delivery and cause the wreck of the Augusta. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129796
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Sherwood Forest, Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1857 May 17
    Scope and Contents

    Complains of feeling "under the weather;" hopes to see Harry Beeckman soon; reports the presence of Judge Clopton in their house - "a terror by the way to the ladies;" believes that any report on the President's address published in advance of his pamphlet "must be both incorrest & incomplete." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129798
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1857 May 22
    Scope and Contents

    States that she has still not fully recovered from her illness due to the poor weather; reports the death of Augustus Christian - "his exit was no doubt a happy relief to his family." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129799
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    before 1857 June
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that the children enjoy school and all are well except for Lachlan Tyler, who needs support for his foot as she believes his lameness is increasing; mentions the death of Alex Wells; believes that "if all that was reported of him is true, Ann will be the better off for the event;" mentions the request from the Protestsant Episcopal Seminary in Baltimore to have the President Tyler speak on religion. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129802
    Samuel S. Gardiner, Shelter Island, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1857 June 10
    Scope and Contents

    Reports the death of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129804
    J. & A. Lowery, New York, New York, to Mrs. John H. Beekman [sic]
    1857 July 26
    Scope and Contents

    Requests payment due for goods sold to Mr. Beekman [sic] when he left for California. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129808
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Staten Island, New York, Villa Margaret," Hampton, Virginia, to David L. Gardiner
    1858 September 21
    Scope and Contents

    Announces her safe arrival at Julia Gardiner Tyler's new house in Hampton, Virginia; describes the advantages of its location; requests that he pick up and send her the spiritual papers - "a banner of light & Spiritual Telegraph." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129809
    David L. Gardiner, "Sherwood Forest," Charles City County  , Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1859 October 29
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that President Tyler is complaining, but that he is better. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129812
    Sarah Griswold Thompson, Staten Island, New York, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1860 June 29
    Scope and Contents

    Lists the names of people she met one evening at Miss Bard's; describes her trip to Telegraph Hill to watch the passage of the "Great Eastern" up the river. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129814
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, "Villa Margaret," Hampton, Virginia, to David L. Gardiner
    1860 July 3
    Scope and Contents

    Plans to accompany the children to the point to see the parade on the fourth; describes the party she attended last week given by Capt. Dyer; describes the visit of Mrs. General Green and her daughter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129815
    "Fanny," Staten Island, New York, to Mrs. Juliana Gardiner
    1860 July 17
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the festivities at the Japanese reception; wishes that Harry Beeckman, Gardie, alex, and Julia Tyler could have been there; mentions going to the Telegraph to see the Great Eastern sail; reports on the encampment of the seventh regiment near the railroad; states that "the opposition boat is getting along finally." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129817
    David L. Gardiner, staten Island, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1860 July 23
    Scope and Contents

    Reports his sighting of a great meteor that crashed last Friday evening; asks her if she knows of the marriage of Jacob LeRoy and the daughter of Robert McClelland. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129818
    David L. Gardiner, staten Island, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner,
    1860 August 6
    Scope and Contents

    Lists the names of people he visited yesterday; hopes that she will be able to see the Great Eastern when it arrives at Old Point Comfort, Virginia; does not believe that it compares favorably with American ships. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id129819
    Juliana McLachlanGardiner, "Villa Margarte," Hampton, Virginia, to David L. Gardiner
    1860 August 15
    Scope and Contents

    Describes her visit to the Great Eastern with Julia Tyler and Mrs. Seldon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id130214
    Sarah, to Mrs. Juliana Gardiner
    1860
    Scope and Contents

    Reports her evening with Mrs. Satterthwaite; lists the callers she has received. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id130216
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Staten Island, New York, to david Gardiner
    1861 June 10
    Scope and Contents

    Expresses concern over his safety; encloses a clipping from the Herald which believes that Ty;er's house will go unmolested; states that everyone is "looking for a terrible battle in Virginia;" reports the commencement of the Naval Brigade's movements upon the James River; discusses the debate concerning the location of the first battle. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id130223
    Phoebe Gardiner Horsford, "The Abbey Manor," Shelter Island, New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Staten Island, New York
    1861 July 14
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that they have "settled on the islandfor the summer;" wants to know where Julia Gardiner Tyler is "and what she is doing through all these troublesome sad times;" offers congratulations on the birth of David Lyon Gardiner's son; discusses "the fearfulnews from Cambridge the last week...of the death of Mrs. Longfellow." 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id130227
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Staten Island, New York, to Miss Cooper
    1861 August 9
    Scope and Contents

    Thanks her for the letter with all the news, notes that "Julia Tyler's mind is so engrossed with the inhumanity of this war she could write of nothing else;" does not call on neighbors as she does not desire opposition to her views on the war; reports that Mr. Crittenden has been delivering "a vigorous prosecution of the war." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130230
  Folder 1
  1862
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130231
    Phoebe Gardiner Horsford, Cambridge, MA, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 January 27
    Scope and Contents

    Offers condolences on the death of Mr. John Tyler; hopes to hear from her soon; wants news about Julia Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130234
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Staten Island, New York, to Miss Cooper
    1862 January 31
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that she has been refused a pass "for military reasons." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130236
    Pass for Juliana McLachlan
    1862 March 8
    Scope and Contents

    Pass granting permission for Juliana McLachlan Gardiner and 2 children to go to Virginia. 1 p. PDS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130243
    Louise Ludlow, Baltimore, Maryland, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 March 23
    Scope and Contents

    Wishes that she had some intelligence to communicate, but observes that contact with Virginia has been cut off; promises to relay any information they might receive concerning Julia Gardiner Tyler; does not believe that there is any chance that Mrs/ Gardiner might travel south at present. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130246
    Louise Ludlow, Baltimore, Maryland, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 March 28
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that enquiries made among prisoners about the condition of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler and family have revealed only that nothing serious has ahppened; states that "Mr. Ludlow has again made a request to Gen Wool for permission to send a flag over to you ladies, but it remains to be seen what the cross old man will do." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130247
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Staten Island, New York, to Mrs. Crane, Elizabethtown, New Jersey
    1862 April 14
    Scope and Contents

    Asks that an enclosed letter to Julia Gardiner Tyler be delivered to the gentleman who offered to take charge of the letter; reports that "Alexander Gardiner Tyler is very measy and anxious to return South." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130249
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Staten Island, New York, to Miss Cooper
    1862 May 18
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that Julia Gardiner Tyler is determined to remain at "Sherwood," "under any circumstances;" mentions that the papers reported that "the Union gun boats have met a repulse near Richmond." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130250
    S.P. Scott, Norfolk, Virginia, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner,
    1862 May 29
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of a letter addressed to Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports that it is being sent to the nearest military fort of the "insurgents;" disclaims any responsibility if the letter is lost. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130251
    Mattie T, Smith, Maysville, Kentucky, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 June 7
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets to hear of Mrs. Julia GardinerTyler's illness; is happy to hear that she has been allowed to remain at "Sherwood," "in comparative peace and quiet." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130252
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, to Miss Cooper
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses her attempts to reach "Sherwood" by mail; notes that there have but fears "the appropriation made by Congress for prolonging the war will make peace measures a slow business." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130254
    L.F. Cooper, Magnolia, New Rochelle, New York, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 July 22
    Scope and Contents

    Believes prospects for the South are looking brighter; discusses reports from foreign newspapers about the war; wishes that "the Southern Confed. could maintain their own independence without the aid of foreign powers." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130257
    Mary E. Moseley, Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 August 2
    Scope and Contents

    Offers to provide assistance to her to contact her daughter, Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports the description of battles received from her uncle, Dr. Minge; notes that the Federal soldiers "have laid waste, the beautiful estates of "Westover" and "Berkeley," and in fact, all the country around here, not leaving a blade of grass, or living thing upon the land;" gives a forwarding address where letters to Julia Gardiner Tyler might be sent. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 3 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130258
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, New York, New York, to "Friend"
    1862 August 2
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses her attempts to get a pass to meet with her daughter at "Sherwood" as she had heard reports that Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler was ill; states that she is now awaiting a reply from Major Ludlow on the matter; wants to bring Julia Gardiner Tyler north, as "the climate during the summer is all but death to her." 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130259
    William H. Ludlow, Headquarters Seventh Army Corps, Fort Monroe, Virginia, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 August 17
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that permission is still not being granted to civillians to travel up the James River as preparations are pending for the removal of their forces; promises to notify her as soon as he has favorable news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130260
    Mary E. Moseley, Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 August 19
    Scope and Contents

    Informs her that it will be possible to travel to Charles City County  , Virginia "under a 'flag of truce'" to meet up with her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler; notes that Norfolk is "only peopled by women, children, and men incapable of bearing arms;" reports the rationing of tea and salt; describes the effect of the war; discusses the possibilities of her, Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, traveling to meet with her daughter. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130261
    L.F. Cooper, New Rochelle, New York, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 August 20
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that Julia Gardiner Tyler has been ill again; believes it would be best for her to go north; does "not feel at all alarmed about Julia - now that the northern vandals have retired from the James River;" notes that communication with richmond has been reopened. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130262
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Staten Island, New York, to "friend"
    1862 August
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the prospects of meeting up with Julia Gardiner Tyler and bringing her north; argues that since the Federal army has left the immediate vicinity of "Sherwood," she ought to try to get Julia Gardiner Tyler; fears the effect of the weather on Julia; reports the current opinion concerning a batle to be fought on the Rappahannock River with Gen. McClellan uniting with Pope. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130264
    James A Hardie, Lieut. Colonel, Aide de Camp, Washington, DC, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, Castleton, Staten Island, New York
    1862 September 4
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets that the "military condition of things was such as to prevent a favorable consideration of your requests" by Major General McClellan. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130265
    Phoebe Gardiner Horsford, Cambridge, MA, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1862 September 9
    Scope and Contents

    Asks to be kept informed of any news of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner Tyler; discusses the rumor that the "Villa Margaret," in Hampton, Virginia had been burned; mentions that Mr. Horsford was in Washington, DC right after the battle of Bull Run. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id130267
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, to Miss Mary E. Moseley, Norfolk, Virginia
    1862
    Scope and Contents

    Assures her that her sympathies are with the south; feels that "the state of the country is most sad and lamentable;" hopes to see her soon. 1 p. TCy of AL.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130268
  Folder 2
  1863-1874
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130269
    Mr. Dayton, Catleton, New York, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1863 June 30
    Scope and Contents

    Gives a favorable report on the scholastic achievement of the "young gentlemen" under his instruction from her home. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130271
    Phoebe Gardiner Horsford, "The Abbey Manor," New York, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1863 August 2
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions her surprise at hearing that Julia Gardiner Tyler had returned to Virginia; discusses her husband's involvement with the Runford Chemical Works and the Commission for the Defense of Boston Harbor. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130272
    Receipt
    circa 1863 August
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt signed by George   Mackerley for payment received from Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner for tuition and expenses for Alexander Tyler and Henry Beeckman [sic]. 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130273
    L.T. Cooper, Albany, New York, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1863 September 9
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that Mr. Tyler has an office in the government at a salary of $ 3,000; discusses the activity on the Potomac River - believes that the Northern papers cannot be trusted to print news of defeat; encourages her to keep her spirits up; quotes Mr. Tyler as saying "we have no more fear of the Yankees than if they were Hottentots - not a bit more - God is with us and will whip them badly." 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130275
    I. Meta Lewis, Castleton, Staten Island, New York, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    1863 September 9
    Scope and Contents

    Relays news from a relative that Julia Gardiner Tyler is well; states that "we do not think the state of the Confederacy by any means gloomy - on the contrary it is brighter than it has ever been;" believes that France will soon recognize the south; discusses the current status of their warships and the denunciation of Admiral Dahlgreen. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130276
    Remarks by Rev. Pratt
    1864 October 7
    Scope and Contents

    Remarks "offered at the funeral of Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, at East Hampton, Long Island, New York." 4 pp. AMsS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130277
    Inventory
    circa 1864
    Scope and Contents

    "inventory of Mrs. Juliana Gardiner's furniture at her residence on Staten Island [NY] - taken by her daughter Mrs. Tyler." 2 pp. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130278
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, to unknown person
    circa 1864
    Scope and Contents

    Submits her claim to be reimbursed for damage done to "Villa Margaret" while occupied by Federal soldiers. 1 p. TCy of AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130279
    Estate of Mrs. Juliana Gardiner
    1867 August 15
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id130280
    "Mama" Phoebe Gardiner Horsford, Cambridge, MA, to Lilian Horsford
    1869
    Scope and Contents

    Asks her to "give a great deal of love" to Mrs. Tyler and to congratulate her on the marriage of her daughter, Julia. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id130281
  Folder 3
  undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id130282
    Mrs. F. Hart, to Mrs. Juliana Gardiner
    February
    Scope and Contents

    Requests the company of the Gardiners on the 13th. 1 p. AC. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id130286
    Mary Brown , South Hampton, New York, to Mrs. Julia Ann [sic] Gardiner, Easthampton, New York
    May 12
    Scope and Contents

    Asks if Mr. Gardiner could handle her money as "I have had it by Me some time and I long to have it Earning something;" hopes that it will be of no trouble and asks that she be informed of their decision. 1 p. ALS. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id130287
    Cornelia, to Mrs. Juliana Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, New York
    May 29
    Scope and Contents

    Looks forward to her visit; hopes that she will come early so that they can spend lots of time together; states that she will meet Juliana at the dock of her choice. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id130293
    Mary Dayton, to Mrs. Gardiner,
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    States that she can attend to any additional sewing Mrs. Gardiner might have; discusses her father's illness; thanks Mrs. Gardiner for her kindness. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131016
    William N. Dyckman, to Alexander Gardiner, Washington, DC
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the case of the mortgage Gardiner's mother brought against a bond executed by his father. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131017
    Alexander Gardiner, New York, New York, to Juliana Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, New York
    1800's July 4
    Scope and Contents

    Announces his safe return from Kentucky; mentions that the Beeckmans are well and that Gilbert's health is continuing to improve. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131018
    Alexander Gardiner, Princeton, NJ, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, East Hampton, Long Island, New York
    August 3
    Scope and Contents

    Does not understand "how the Trustees considered themselves justified in warranting Mr. Gardiner's conduct;" thanks his mother for sending the "corrector;" asks about a Mrs. Ann Rogers who was listed in it; thinks that the family ought to come and visit; mentions that Professor Henry, "the second scientifical man in the country" declined a position at the University of Virginia with almost triple his present pay; discusses his academic performance. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131019
    David, David Lyon, Alexander, and Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Consoles her on the death of a loved one. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131020
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, to "Dear Madam,"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Invitation to take tea at 4:00. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131021
    David Gardiner, to "My Dear Sir,"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets to inform him that they will not be able to visit tonight as was suggested; thanks him for his letters; wishes him a "speedy return to health." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131022
    Advertisement for the Staten Island Savings Bank
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131024
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Mr. William S. Plumer, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Sends a copy of the President's address; describes a grand celebration on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131026
    Account for 3 4/7 weeks board for Mrs. Gardiner and relatives
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131027
    David Gardiner, to Juliana Gardiner, Easthampton, Long Island, New York
    December 31
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets the delay that will keep him away from home; discusses his business; believes he is getting the better of his cough, hearts that Eliza is healthy again; gives news of acquaintances; states that the constant snow has kept him indoors. 2 pp. ALS. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131029
    Mary S. Dubois, "Manor Farm," to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Expresses great desire to see her again, but regrets that her illness prevents her from doing so; mentions that her daughter would call in her place were it not for her sprained ankle; asks her to come visit them instead. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131030
    M. Huntington, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner,
    May
    Scope and Contents

    Apologizes for disappointing her, but explains that the doctor is still away delivering a baby; sends what quinine he has. 1 p. ALS. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131033
    Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, to David Lyon Gardiner
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that the President Tyler will leave "Sherwood Forest" on the 21st for New York; describes the house and decorating suggestions; asks him to send several items, including her cookbook. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131034
    Mrs. P.V. Hoffman, 38 Clinton Place, to Mrs. Margaret Gardiner Beeckman and Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    December
    Scope and Contents

    Requests their company on December 16. 2 pp. AL. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131038
    "Pattie," "Sherwood Forest," Virginia, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner
    January 16
    Scope and Contents

    Worries that Mrs. Julia Tyler's habit of writing to Mrs. Gardiner twice a week will make her letter "superfluous;" mentions an unusual warm spell; reports that "the family (with the exception of Uncle) have enjoyed perfect health." 4 pp. ALS. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131040
    "Jos," to Margaret Gardiner
    June 8
    Scope and Contents

    Relates his pleasure at seeing her and visiting East Hampton, New York; describes his visits around New York and New Jersey; states that he enjoyed Beeckman very much. 12 pp. ALS. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131043
    Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, Saratoga Springs, New York, to Mrs. David Gardiner, Castleton, North Shore, Staten Island, New York
    August 15
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that there is no cause for alarm as her health is improving; describes a ball held last evening where no one wanted to dance; mentions making the acquaintance of a spectacularly attired French woman in the company of the Count de Reis, a Spanish nobleman; reports that Harry Beeckman is well. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. No year given

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id131050
  Folder 4: Miscellaneous
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Newspaper clippings; envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. David Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; envelopes to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; envelopes to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner; calling cards from the Beeckmans and the Gardiners.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131052
  Folder 1
  1814-1829
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131054
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Ridgway, Virginia, to "Aunt Ann"
    circa 1814 August
    Scope and Contents

    Admires her "calm, submissive resignation to the decree of heaven;" discusses religion; gives news of the family. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131056
    Petition
    1814 December 16
    Scope and Contents

    Petition to the Judge of the High Court of Chancery for the District of Richmond concerning two tracts of land in Ohio purchased by John Tabb. 7 pp. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131058
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Ridgway, Virginia, to "Uncle Francis"
    1816 May 26
    Scope and Contents

    Thanks him for his letter; mentions his readings of Ovid; argues why he has no desire to travel; asks "why desire to see the miseries of the world;" describes the misfortunes of war and poverty; discusses the destiny of the American people. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131059
    George   Gilmer, Gilmertown, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer
    1821 February 27
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the pleasure he enjoys knowing of Walker's advancement; complains of a "melancholy that seems yet to haunt me;" gives family news. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from ELiza Gilmer to Thomas Walker Gilmer, family news, discusses her studies. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131064
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlotsville, Virginia, to, unknown,
    1826 March 26
    Scope and Contents

    A map sketch. 2 pp. Fragment.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131066
    James Hector, to William Nelson,
    1826 April 29
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses arrangements to buy a tract of the Royal Company lands; announces intention to resell the land for a higher price. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131067
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Ann E. Baker, Sheperdstown, Virginia
    1826 May 5
    Scope and Contents

    Wishes that he could be with her; discusses his love for her as they plan to be married in a few weeks; mentions his illness; is sorry that he has not procured a rib for Miss Hetly. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131068
    James Hector, to William Nelson Junior, Esquire
    1829 March 11
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses purchase of land from the Loyal Company; describes adjoining lands. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131069
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlotesville, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Sheperdtown, Virginia
    1827 June 9
    Scope and Contents

    Hopes that she and her friends are well; describes how much he missed her and how forlorn and desolate the house seems without her; discusses local happenings. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131071
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Sheperdstown, Virginia
    1827 June 16
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his disapointment after failing to receive a letter from her; asks why she has not written; mentions establishing a literary and scientific journal; discusses local events. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131073
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1827 September 13
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his arrival in Washington; fears that he was not a good escort for Miss Randolph as he was too preoccupied with his own business; mentions his visit to Mr. Wist; asks her to write often. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131074
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to John Coles
    1828 April 10
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the legal action he is taking on behalf of Isaac A. Coles in reference to a bond executed by Charles A. Scott to John Coles; describes his reasons for demurring Mr. Scott's pleas. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131076
    James Hector, Big Spring, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1829 July 8
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the difficulty he put himself through on behalf of the Loyal Company surveying their tracts of land; states that the present holders of the land will not pay their dues unless sued; desires that such legal action be taken so that he may colect his fee of 8 percent of the money involved. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131077
    Bond
    1829 July 30
    Scope and Contents

    Bond of M.M. Robinson and John H. Cocke to Francis W. Gilmer for $1,124.79 dated 20 December 1823. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131079
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, White Sulpher Springs, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1829 August 16
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his stay at White Sulpher Springs and the effects of the waters have upon his health; gives anecdotes of the people he has met there; makes arrangements to meet her at Staunton, Virginia 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131084
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Warm Springs, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1829 August 27
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions his "disappointment at not receiving a long love letter" from her; describes his love for her; mentions his trip to Hot Springs, Virginia 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131086
    James Hector, Giles County  , Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Esquire, Richmond, Virginia
    1829 November 30
    Scope and Contents

    Asks to wait one month to move in to collect receipts of Loyal Company land holders so that he can be "legally armed;" warns that the collection will be a difficult operation. 7 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131088
    Hewson Marten, Nelson, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia
    1829 December 2
    Scope and Contents

    Announces that he has given David Anderson power of attorney to attend the general meetings of the Sayall Company as his proxy; sends a servant to return the papers so that Gilmer and Mr. Maury can complete the agreement and make a report at the meeting. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131089
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to ann E. Gilmer, Shepherdstown, Virginia
    1829 December 18
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his deep devotion to her; is upset that she implied that he could forget her; discusses his social life; relates news of the family; mentions his debut in the legislature. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id131090
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Shepherdstown, Virginia
    1829 December 27
    Scope and Contents

    Complains about her not writing often; desires her to be with him; mentions news of family and friends; asks for her decision regarding visiting him. 4 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131092
  Folder 2
  1830-1831
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131093
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1830 January 5
    Scope and Contents

    Relates his meeting with her relative, Miss Baker; wishes she was with him; complains of his ill health; discusses the purchase of a family Bible; asks whe she has not written. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131101
    James Hector, Giles County  , Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer
    1830 January 11
    Scope and Contents

    Asks for some money in return for his services in identifying the surveys of the Loyal Company; believes the surveys to be worth $50,000 of which his commision would be $4,000. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131102
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Ann E, Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1830 February 1
    Scope and Contents

    Asks her to come down and stay with him for the remainder of the legislative session; discusses all the preparations required for her trip. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131103
    James Hector, Giles County  , Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1830 February 1
    Scope and Contents

    Asks for the legal services for Gilmer regarding tracts of land in Montgomery that he wishes to purchase; gives an account of past owners and transactions of the land in question. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131104
    J.E. Haleer, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Staunton, Virginia
    1830 July 29
    Scope and Contents

    Requests that Gilmer inform him of the amount paid for a survey made on a tract of land for Mr. Walters. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131105
    Thomas Lawson, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1830 August 31
    Scope and Contents

    Informs him of the receipt of the Order of Account from Staunton for the Loyal Company case; asks if there are any other defendants interest in the result of the account who should be notified. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131106
    Thomas Lawson, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1830 September 11
    Scope and Contents

    Asks the court date for settlement of the debts owed the Loyal Company be moved up as he does not believe that it will be possible to notify all the defendants 30 days before the present court date; asks for a complete list of the defendants and their addresses; discusses arrangements for settlement of the case. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131107
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, to father,
    1830 October 9
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the prospects of procuring security for his father to purchase some land; does not believe the accumulation of debt to be a good idea; proposes plans to keep his father happy in his old age. 4 pp. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131108
    Thomas J. Boyd, Wythe Court House, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1830 November 4
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses legal arrangements to be made in the absence of General Preston; suggests that Gilmer should publish his "sketch of the Loyal Company" in the Abingdon paper so as to give everyone the facts in the case; promises to see to it that any effort in the Legislature to abolish the Company's claim will be defeated. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131110
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Thomas Lawson, Fredericksburg, Virginia
    1830 December 2
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the case of the Taylors; sends a copy of G.C. Taylor's bond; asks that he return the copy of the Journal as soon as possible; discusses Mr. Pratt's case. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131111
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1831 February 13
    Scope and Contents

    Complains that she does not write as often as she should; discuses the arrangements for her move; describes visits with her friends; asks about the possibility of enlarging their family; discusses the possibility of retiring from public life. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131112
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1831 March 18
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses at length his renewed need for a closer relationship with God; mentions the depravity of the world and his own; begs her to also consider these religious matters. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131118
    Thomas Lawson, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1831 September 14
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses arrangements to deliver to Gilmer the papers of the Loyal Company v. Walker case; asks that his fee of $40.43 be forwarded to him by Mr. Botts. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131663
    Application for a pension
    1831 October 12
    Scope and Contents

    For William Jordan, signed by Alexander Garrett, Albemarle County   Court House, Virginia. 2 pp. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id131664
    Accounts of deeds, trusts, and other transactions concerning Richard Moon, Jr.
    1831
    Scope and Contents

    3 pp. D.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131665
  Folder 3
  1832-1838
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131666
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington City, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1832 January 22
    Scope and Contents

    Relates his need for religion and guidance in this world; believes that he would have turned to religion long ago if only his wife were pious; asks her to think of religious concerns; discusses family news; debates the prospects of remaining in the Legislature. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131667
    Receipt
    1832 March 16
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for $11.25 from Thomas Walker Gilmer to John M. Patton. 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131668
    Rev. Francis Bowman, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia
    1833 January 16
    Scope and Contents

    Apologizes for not writing first; believes that Gilmer will make it through his present difficulties with the help of God; discusses the need for God amidst the evils of the world. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131670
    Mr. Bradford, Paris, France, to Monsieur Southall, Paris, France
    1833 April 25
    Scope and Contents

    Informs Southall of a parcel received for him at the American Consulate. 1 p. AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131671
    "To the People of Albemarle;" campaign speech of Thomas Walker Gilmer. 11 pp. PV.
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131672
    "Thomas Walker Gilmer & Committee," Charlottesville, Virginia, to Hugh Nelson
    1834 June 11
    Scope and Contents

    Invites Nelson to a dinner on the 4th of July in his honor. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131673
    Thomas Green, pr. Thomas Keenan, Jr., Richmond, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1834 June 20
    Scope and Contents

    Gives a full account of his research to prove the identity of Doctor Thomas Lendrum. 2 pp. L.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131674
    Henry Wilde, to Thomas Walker Gilmer and others
    1834 June 28
    Scope and Contents

    Invitation. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131675
    "Proceedings of a Meeting of the People of Albemarle"
    1835 May 4
    Scope and Contents

    For the purpose of recommending and nominating Hugh L. White of Tennessee as President of the United States of AMerica. 12 pp. PV.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131676
    Receipt
    1836 October 8
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt of $2,250.53 from Thomas Walker Gilmer "on the principal and interest on the debt of Andrew Sweeney secured by deed of trust from Richmond Moon, Sr.," signed by William Lomptins. 2 pp. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131677
    Receipt
    1836 October
    Scope and Contents

    Receipt of James B. Fretwell for Richard Moon, "received of Thomas Walker Gilmer eight Hundred and thirty six dollars & 60 cents." 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131679
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, New Orleans, LA, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1837 March 23
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his impressions of the people and rituals he observed during a visit to a Catholic cathedral; mentions the prospect of sea sickness, but notes that "no one ever died of it;" describes his purchase of a substantial amount of property on Galveston Island; mentions other business dealings. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131680
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Shepherdstown, Virginia
    1837 May 31
    Scope and Contents

    Announces his arrival home; describes his reception; wishes that she and the children were with him; fears that business will keep him occupied for quite a while. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131681
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Shepherdstown, Virginia
    1837 June 2
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his joy upon the receipt of her letter; discusses business plans and matters at ome; mentions his longing to see her and the children. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131682
    Unknown to unknown
    1838 November 24
    Scope and Contents

    Believes Mr. Archer to be a most "promising youth;" discusses the general supervision "which his youth and inexperience may require." 1 p. AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131683
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to George   R. Gilmer, Milledgeville, Georgia
    1838 December 18
    Scope and Contents

    Wishes that relations between the two of them could have been closer; asks for aid in "reading the signs of the horoscope;" asks what is to become of the "honest, independent states right republicans of the South" (like himself); wishes that there was some Virginia and Georgia to cooperate. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id131684
    Jno. Alex Keith, Georgetown, S.C., to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1838 December 28
    Scope and Contents

    Inquires as to any further developments in regard to his Virginia claims; asks for an early reply. 2 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131685
  Folder 4
  1839-1840
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131686
    Carter Beverly, Westmoreland County  , Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer
    1839 January 28
    Scope and Contents

    Congratulates him on his induction to the Speaker's chair; notes how far the Old Dominion has "tumbled from that high eminence of glory and political virtue;" warns of the possibility of a few of their fellow Whigs joining with the conservatives. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131687
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1839 March 6
    Scope and Contents

    Warns of the danger inherent in naming Gordon as the Whig candidate; notes that this is a crisis situation and urges Minor to act prudently. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131688
    Thomas Larkins, Port Conway, King   George   County  , Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia
    1839 June 8
    Scope and Contents

    Requests information concerning the conduct of Jno. Hooe in relation to a certain "loose and base woman;" requests this information on "behalf of many virtuous voters of said King   George   county  " as Hooe is a candidate for election there. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131689
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to "sister Martha," Jane Gilmer, Albemarle, Virginia
    1839 July 29
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the need for faith in strength of the Lord when one is ill; advises submission to the will of God; points out that "it is the unbeliever who is alarmed at the thought of death when he is sick;" informs her that Aunt Sarah will come over to visit her soon. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131690
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to "Gentlemen"
    1839 November
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets that previous engagements prevent him from accepting the invitation to the dinner to be given the Honorable Mr.Wise at Louisa Court House; discusses the danger to government institutions caused by the "indifference of the people as to their own inalienable rights;" discusses the need for reform within the framework of the constitution, especially in regards to the banking system. 4 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131691
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1840 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges his letter; discusses his political options now that he has been elected; asks how his wife took the news. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131692
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to "Gentlemen," no place given
    1840 February 19
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets that he will not be able to attend the dinner to be given in honor of Mr. Clay; gives his highest regards to Mr. Clay and the position he holds. 2 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131693
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1840 April 9
    Scope and Contents

    Notes that a letter written by Mr. J. Randolph to Mr. Ridley describing opinions and acts of Gilmer that are false has been exhibited in Southampton County  ; requests that he receive a copy of this letter; urges that the circulation of the letter be suppressed. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131694
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to "Gentlemen," J.S. Shiver and others.
    1840 July 23
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Whig Convention for the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; describes the greatness of the influence of "popular will" on the institutions of the United States; notes the necessity of "the vigilance of the people" to preserve the government. 3 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131696
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to "Gentlemen," S.D. Morgan, N. Cammen, and J. Shelby
    1840 August 7
    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Convention in Nashville by the "friends of 'retrenchment and reform';" discusses the upcoming presidential election and the dangers of a strong executive; notes the necessity of individuals to uphold their constitutional rights in order to preserve the Union; warns of the danger of the states losing their power to serve as checks on the Federal government. 4 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131709
    "Answers to queries proposed by Gov. Gilmer"
    1840 October 30
    Scope and Contents

    Submitted by Jno. E. Heath; concerning (1) the status of public warehouses owned by Virginia, (2) amount of revenge charged to the sheriffs, (3) fees collected for criminal charges, (4) the amount borrowed by the Treasurer from the banks and (5) the balance in the Treasury. 4 pp. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id131711
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1840 November 23
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the "one blank scheme" and its political implications; describes his itinerary. 2 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131713
  Folder 5
  1841-1842
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131714
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1841 January 15
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses his political situation and duty to the Whig party; notes the disapproval of the selection of Webster as Secretary of States; calls Webster "a federalist of the worst die: a blackguard & vulgar debaucher;" asks if Minor has seen signs of too much ambition in him [TWG]; sends his love to Minor's family. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131717
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1841 January 16
    Scope and Contents

    Questions the meaning of his last letter; asks "what change has come over the spirit of your dream?;" states that he is just the kind of advisor that he needs, his "distance from the scenes of action" giving him objectivity; discusses his political prospects. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131719
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, to J.F. Strotherr, House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia
    1841 March 3
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses his prospects of accepting a seat in the US Senate; believes a national bank would be "unconstitutional and inexpedient;" states that he is in favor of distributing the surplus proceeds of public lands. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131721
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1841 March 4
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the election of William S. Archer to the US Senate; describes how he was nominated as well by J.F. Strother of Rappahanock but that his election was strongly opposed by those he has considered friends. 4 pp. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131722
    Franklin Minor, to "Southall, Coles, & Cocke"
    1841 March 13
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses his displeasure at the manner in which they acted to fill Roane's seat in the US Senate; states that he wanted Gilmer to have that seat; desires reports of how the opposition to Gilmer was presented. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131724
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1841 March 18
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his meeting with Col. Coles on the subject of the last senatorial election; states that Coles showed him Minor's letter on the subject and explained that they, Coles, Cocke, and Southall, would have voted for Gilmer had they known he wanted the position; does not expect any further action. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131726
    Franklin Minor, Edgemont, Virginia, to the Editor of the Advocate
    1841 March 22
    Scope and Contents

    Argues that the delegates and senator had not served the interests of their constituents in regards to the last senatorial election; states that the residents of his county   desired Mr. Gilmer for the position; gives copies of his correspondence with Southall, Coles, and Cocke. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACy of ALSs, March 13 and 18, 1841. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131729
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Shepherdstown, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1841 May 25
    Scope and Contents

    Asks him to attend to some business of Gilmer's with Dr. Poindexter as "there are unsettled matters touching the purchase by him of you;" discusses expenses to be paid, cash owed him and other transactions. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131731
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1841 July 23
    Scope and Contents

    Asks him to receive from Charlottesville Fevell "whatever sum of money he may wish to pay;" states that "the cat will be out of the bag...soon" and that "if Tyler is firm and true all is well." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131735
    Thomas Walker Gilmer's " ammendment on Loan Bill"
    1841
    Scope and Contents

    Amendment empowering the President to issue Treasury notes as necessary "to meet any legal demand on the treasury to which the ordinary resources thereof may not be adequate." 1 p. AD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131740
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1842 January 31
    Scope and Contents

    Explains that he has been too busy lately to write; mentions the death of a senator from Rhode Island; describes the party at Webster's; announces the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Tyler to a Mr. William Waller of Williamsburg; expects to be with Ann as a "first rate midwife." 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131743
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1842 February 25
    Scope and Contents

    States that he arrived safely but it still sick; announces the death of Lewis Williams of North Carolina; hopes that she will get better soon; discusses his business arrangements with Harmer; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131876
    Remarks of Mr. Gilmer, of Virginia
    1842 March 9
    Scope and Contents

    "Remarks of Mr. Gilmer, of Virginia...on the motion to strike out the contingent appropriations from the bill making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government." 8 pp. PD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131879
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Junction, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1842 March 23
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his travels and companions; gives family news; makes arrangements for groceries to be sent to her. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131882
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1842 April 7
    Scope and Contents

    Promises to attend to her requests; describes his attempt at shopping; states that it has been too cloudy to see the comet; gives news of friends, family and the weather. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131884
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer
    1842 April 18
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his trip and the storm on the Potomac; gives news of friends and family. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131886
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1842 April 26
    Scope and Contents

    Asks why she is not well; urges her to exercise; describes his committee work; mentions that the measles are going around and that he has them; asks if she reads her Bible as often as she should. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131889
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1842 April 29
    Scope and Contents

    States that he has fixed up roms for her, Lucy, and Liz to stay; asks who she voted for in the election and who won. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131891
    Mernucan Hunt, Houston, TX, to General Samuel Houston
    1842 July 21
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the advantages of signing the "War Bill" and the disadvantages accompanying a veto of the bill. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id131894
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1842 August 23
    Scope and Contents

    Is glad to hear that the baby is better; describes how beautiful she is to him; states that his "old malady" is giving him trouble again; mentions the passage of a tariff bill; believes his health would improve if he could stay at home. 3 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131898
  Folder 1
  1843
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131902
    Levi Jones "of Galveston, TX," House of Representatives, Washington, DC, to Honorable Thomas Walker Gilmer
    1843 January 3
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses "the desire felt by the people of Texas for annexation, and fear that it may greatly injure us if suffered to operate upon the action of your government;" encloses a petition for annexation, asks Gilmer's opinion of it. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131905
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Mrs. Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1843 January 19
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that his illness is no better; pretends that he is at home with her and acts out a conversation with her. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131907
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer
    1843 January 29
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that he is no better - the morphine helped the other day, but today he feels as bad as ever; describes the details of a Catholic service he attended. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131909
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1843 February 5
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that although the doctor treated him, he does not feel much better; states that he will change doctors if he does not get relief in a week to ten days; wishes that she would take up Christianity so that "we would then be unitied for eternity as well as time;" discusses the virtue of being a Christian; wonders "why does not my wife, my dear wife make a profession of religion?;" preaches at her on the necessity to accept Christ; asks her to read a chapter in their family Bible before going to bed. 7 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131911
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1843 February 28
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his packing up leave; rejoices at the prospect of returning home; discusses social events around town. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131914
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1843 March 2
    Scope and Contents

    Expects to leave Saturday; sends estimates of living expenses; reports that he feels better today than he has felt in a long time. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131917
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Amherst Court House, Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1843 March 21
    Scope and Contents

    Describes his trip to Amherst Court House and the weather; reports that he will visit Mr. Thompson and leave tomorrow for Lynchburg. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131927
    Memucan Hunt, Houston, Texas, to Honorable Thomas Walker Gilmer
    1843 March 21
    Scope and Contents

    Commends him on the publication of his letter concerning the annexation of Texas; regrets, however, that he does not hsare Gilmer's hope in a quick resolution; states that the inaction of the US on Texas' proposal for annexation caused them to withdraw the offer; notes that the desire for annexation was not derived from fear of Mexico; discusses the problems with the US tariff and custom house system; repports that although many in Texas have now dropped their support for annexation, there remains a majority who favor it; discusses the problems Texas has had raising revenue and the recurrent Mexican treat; states his alarm at the economic situation where many people are moving out of Texas with fewer coming in; believes that "the President is humiliating the Texan nation and himself by counting and relying upon foreign (British) intervention for the establishment of peace;" discusses the possibility of Texas freeing its slaves; believes that if Texas does not become a part of the US, it will fall under the influence of a European power, namely Great Britain; refutes the argument that annexing Texas would be unconstitutional; suggests that Texas be admitted by a Joint Resolution of Congress rather than by treaty to avoid the necessity of a two-thirds vote in the Senate. 8 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131928
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Hanover, "Tavern," Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1843 April 25
    Scope and Contents

    Lists his itinerary; regrets that he will not be able to see her until after the election. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131929
    Copy of deed
    1843 May 16
    Scope and Contents

    Copy of a deed of sale of 191 acres in Albemarle County   by Thomas Walker Gilmer to Hugh and Franklin Minor at $15 an acre; contains provisions for the cutting of wood on the property. 1 p. ACy of ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131930
    Receipt of $2616.89 from Thomas Walker Gilmer to William Garrett
    1843 May 24
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131931
    W.L. Goggin, Bedford, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer
    1843 June 15
    Scope and Contents

    Lists the places and time where "I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons to be read as evidence against our claims to a seat in the next House of Representative as the member from the Congressional District." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131932
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Sir
    1843 July 12
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the prospects for the national bank system proposed by the Republican Party; believes him to be the best qualified to explain the issues. 4 pp. Df of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131933
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, W. Virginia, to Ann E. Gilmer, Staunton, Virginia
    1843 August 26
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that the judge is very sick and may die tonight; states that although he wanted to bathe in the springs, he will come and take her home; reports that they had a rather dull time so far. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131934
    James Buchanan, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Thomas Walker Gilmer
    1843 October 20
    Scope and Contents

    Believes that the democratic Party is pursuing a course of folly; argues that Van Buren does not have much support in Philadelphia; wishes that there were some good man on whom we might all rally Richmond;" reports on the number Democrats elected to their Congress. 2 pp. TCy of ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131935
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Elizabeth Gilmer, Richmond, Virginia
    1843 November 12
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that all her friends have been asking about her; states that "I certainly wish you to have as much pocket money as is proper for an economical and prudent young lady - but no more;" discusses the arrangements made for her money. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131936
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Shepherdstown, Jefferson County  , Virginia
    1843 December 3
    Scope and Contents

    States that he is well except for a cold caught "either from the wet night or from sleeping in a room heated with anthracite coal;" discusses his accommodations; reports that Mr. Stringfellow gave a good sermon today. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131937
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Shepherdstown, Virginia
    1843 December 6
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the housing and dining arrangements he has made; doubts that the Compbells and the Coles will be staying there as he expected; promises to send news of a "fine speculation" that he is investigating; states that "the rumors about a mistake in my poll are all false like everything else of the sort in the newspapers." 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131938
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to John C. Calhoun,
    1843 December 13
    Scope and Contents

    Asks him to consider the question of the annexation of Texas; argues that foreign powers might "establish an influence in Texas prejudicial to our commercial interests and republican institutions;" asks for his opinion on the matter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131939
    Unknown, Charlottesville, Virginia, to unknown
    1843 December 16
    Scope and Contents

    States his decision to sell during the latter part of January as his correspondence with Anderson has proven unproductive; relates a message from Mr. White explaining that he had not written earlier due to his illness; discusses some financial arrangements made with "Godwin at the Bank;" asks what will be done with the "General Ticket members" - hopes "that you may all act so as to uphold the Constitution and laws;" discusses a congressman's right to hold his seat; debates the power of the state to interpret federal law in its own manner; questions the trade off between obeying the law and seceding from the Union. 4 pp. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131940
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Ann E. Gilmer, Shepherdstown, Virginia
    1843 December 19
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that he has been hard at work writing a paer in response to Goggin's hopes to be home on Friday. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131941
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Lucy W. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1843 December 28
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions that Mr. Goggin has gone home - "whether he will come back I know not and care but little;" asks her to tell Frank Minor that he, Thomas Walker Gilmer, plans to take up law again as he is tired of Congress; states that "Texas will come into the Union very soon." 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id131942
    Address
    1843
    Scope and Contents

    "An address, delivered before the two literary societies of Randolph Macon College, Virginia, by the Honorable Thomas Walker Gilmer." 22pp. PV.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131943
  Folder 2
  1844
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131944
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington, DC, to Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1844 January 5
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that Mr. Meade wants to pay him some money and that as soon as it is in the bank, he will send Minor a check; states that "I am very busy now with my contest." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131945
    Speech of Thomas Walker Gilmer
    circa 1844 February 20
    Scope and Contents

    "Speech of Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy of the United States;" discusses the role of history in human society. 20 pp. Df of AMs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131946
    B. Kennon, Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs, to Thomas Walker Gilmer
    1844 February 22
    Scope and Contents

    Congratulates him on his new position as Secretary of the Navy; believes that "the shortest cut to the presidential chair lies through the department of the Navy;" states that a code of Rules and Regulations and a modification of the organization are required to restore order to the Navy; advocates Calhoun's plan for reorganization. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131968
    Newspapers account of the explosion of the Princeton
    1844 February 29
    Scope and Contents

    The explosion killed Secretary of the Navy Thomas Walker Gilmer, Commodore B. Kennon, secretary of State Judge Abel Parker Upshur, Virgil Maxcy - US Minister at Belgium, and Col. David Gardiner. 2 pp. NwsCl.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131970
    Accounts of the explosion of the Princeton as reported by the Washington Herald
    1844 March 1
    Scope and Contents

    2 NwsCl

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131971
    Reports of the funeral procession for those killed aboard the Princeton in the Daily Globe
    1844 March 2
    Scope and Contents

    1 NwsCl

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131973
    Resolutions
    1844 March 2
    Scope and Contents

    Resolutions passed upon the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer by the citizens of Staunton and Augusta County  ; signed by Lucas P. Thompson. 4 pp. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131974
    Resolutions
    1844 March 4
    Scope and Contents

    Resolutions passed by the citizens of Albemarle upon the death of Thomas Waler Gilmer. 2 pp. ACyS of D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id131976
    Resolutions
    1844 March 4
    Scope and Contents

    Resolutions passed by the legislature of the State of New Jersey upon the deaths of those killed aboard the Princeton. 2 pp. ACyS of D, including ADS certifying that the above is a true copy. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id132627
    Daniel Hanes, Executive Department, Trenton, New Jersey, to Mrs. Thomas Walker Gilmer, Ann E. Gilmer, Washington City, DC
    1844 March 6
    Scope and Contents

    Introduces the copy of the Resolution sent to her; offers his condolences upon the death of her husband. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id132628
    Resolutions on the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer
    1844 March 6
    Scope and Contents

    Signed by James S. Calhoun. 2 pp. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id132629
    Resolution passed by the legislature of the State of Michigan
    1844 March 11
    Scope and Contents

    Passed upon the calamity of the explosion on the Princeton, signed by Edwin H. Lothrop and Edwin M. Cust. 1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id132630
    Jno. J. Barry, Executive Office, Detroit, Michigan, to Mrs. Ann E. Gilmer
    1844 March 14
    Scope and Contents

    Encloses a copy of a Joint Resolution of Michigan's legislature on the Princeton accident; sends his condolences. 1 p. LS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id132631
    Mildred M. Lewis, to Mrs. Baker, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1844 March 19
    Scope and Contents

    Advises Mrs. Baker to urge her daughter, Ann E. Gilmer, to "shake off this lethargy of grief and take comfort for her children's sake;" Expresses her sorrow over the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer; explains that she has also been bereaved and so understands the desolation of widowhood." 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id132632
    D.R. Douglass, Louisville, KY, to Mrs. Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1844 June 11
    Scope and Contents

    States that she had not written earlier as she did not know what to say to comfort her; prays that her grief will be comforted; urges her to have faith in the Lord. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id132633
    Biographical sketch of Thomas Walker Gilmer
    circa 1844
    Scope and Contents

    Drawn by his old teacher, T. Carr. 5 pp. AMsS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id132634
  Folder 3
  1847-1889
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 Mixed Materials Folder: 3 id132635
    Franklin Minor, to Mrs. Ann E. Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1847 May 1
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that he found Walker, Mrs. Gilmer's son, to be deficient in Latin; offers to take him on as a student at no cost; asks that if she decides to send Walker to him, that she keep it a secret, so that he will not think he is any different from the other students. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id132636
    Franklin Minor, to Mrs. Ann E. Gilmer,
    1847 May 2
    Scope and Contents

    Copy of the letter dated May 1, 1847. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id132637
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, Jr., St. Louis, MO, to "Cousin Franklin" Minor
    1856 November 24
    Scope and Contents

    Describes how he has settled in at his new location; asks Minor for his opinion on whether he should run for district attorney; argues that the jobwould give him a good salary and position, but believes himself too young for the job; notes that most of the prominent men in the state are Virginians; gives news of some of Minor's relatives. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id132638
    Document certifying the appointment of Thomas Walker Gilmer Jr. as a Notary Public for the county   of St. Louis, Missouri. 2 pp. PDS.
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id132639
    Newspaper clippings on Jefferson County  . 2 pp. NwsCls.
    1857
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id132640
    Printed obituary notice for Mrs. Ann E. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia
    1874 April 10
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. PM. Including Cy of PM. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id132641
    W.L. Frenhoim, New York, New York, to Miss Gilmer,
    1889 November 8
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that Mr. Hugh R. Garden has expressed an interest in purchasing the autograph book of Governor Gilmer; states that he will conclude the transaction if she so desires; encloses a letter from Mr. Garden. 2 pp. ALS. Including AL, incomplete, H.R. Garden, New York, New York, to William L. Frenholm, . Offers $300 for the autograph book of Governor Gilmer. 1 p.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id132642
  Folder 4
  1898-1917
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id132643
    J.R. Coryell, Gonzales, Texas, to Frank Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1898 July 19
    Scope and Contents

    Informs him of the ommission in his last letter of the names of Susan Gilmer and her children, concerning the transactions affecting the lands of Thomas Walker Gilmer; discusses problems concerning these transactions, i.e. lack of records. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id132644
    Commissioning papers of James B. Gilmer into the United States Navy as an ensign.
    1901 July 22
    Scope and Contents

    The paper is signed by the President of the United States, William McKinley. 1 p. D. (See Gilmer oversize file).

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id132645
    "Your cousin" Frank Gilmer, to Rev. George   H. Gilmer, Jr., Drapare Valley, Pulaski Co., Virginia
    1917 July 14
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses his reservations about becoming involved in the case of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others entered by the Circuit Court of Nelson County  ; prefers that his son qualify for the post, but fears that he may be drafted soon, encloses copy of the decree. Including TCy of D. "Decree - Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others" Settlement of the property known as the McLean survey in reference to the estates of William Kiney, Nicholas Kinney, and Thomas Walker Gilmer (all deceased). 4 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id132646
    Frank Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Miss Lena H. Tucker, c/o Mrs. Lucy Richardson, Memphis, TN
    1917 July 25
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the settlement of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney etc.; states that he has received $900 from Uncle Walker Gilmer's estate; asks for a list of Lena's grandfather's heirs; mentions the fear of the draft. 1 p. TLS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132647
  Folder 5
  undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132648
    Envelope with the Washington City postmark
    February 7
    Scope and Contents

    Addressed to James Barbour, Barboursville, Orange Co., Virginia, from Rh. M. Johnson. 1 p. Envelope. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132649
    A. Wade, to Thomas Walker Gilmer
    June 10
    Scope and Contents

    Reminds Gilmer that Bishop Whelton will be at church next Sunday and will expect Gilmer to be there as a candidate for confirmation. 1 p. ALS. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132650
    James E. Brown, Wythe Court House, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia
    August 17
    Scope and Contents

    Informs him that he received payment from the survey of 160 acres; reports that he put the money in the hannds of W.H. Spillen, to the credit of the Loyal Company. 1 p. ALS. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132652
    Franklin Minor, Charlottesville, Virginia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that he has never felt "more pain and more regret" than when he received Gilmer's last letter; discusses the reasons for his support of Gordon in the election; states that he would have supported Gilmer if Gilmer had run; discusses Whig politics - who is running for the elections. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132653
    Franklin Minor, to Messres, Southall and Coles
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    States that many of the present delegates to the legislature have "misrepresented and betrayed many of those who voted for them;" praises Thomas Walker Gilmer's virtues; discusses the responsibilities of elected officials; argues that Gilmer, if he had run, would have beaten everyone else, including Mr. Archer. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132661
    Speech
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    "Mr. President" - discusses the powers Congress has to implement the proposals of the American Colonization Society, i.e. the purchase of land on the coast of Afria; questions the interpretation of the constitution; asks what are the debts of the US; debates his conflicting loyalties between the debts of the American Colonization Society and the Republican party. 15 pp. AD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132662
    "To the patrons of the Central Gazette," from Thomas Walker Gilmer
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Makes a farewell speech as he is taking leave of his position as an editor of the Gazette. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132663
    Thomas Walker Gilmer, "To the citizens of Albemarle"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Calls upon the people to remember their duty to carefully deliberate the issues before casting their votes; remarks on the importance of the issues at hand; reminds them not to forget the interests of the country by exclusively concerning themselves with local issues; instructs them to tell their delegates "to vote for the White basis in the house of delegates & for the compound bais [sic] in the Senate," as he believes "that nothing short of it can restore harmony to our distracted councils." 4 pp. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132664
    Draft of a speech or address in Thomas Walker Gilmer's handwriting
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the measures taken by Governor Giles in regard to Virginia's relations with the Union. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 Mixed Materials Folder: 5 id132667
    Draft of speech in Thomas Walker Gilmer's handwriting
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Draws parallels between ancient Greece and Rome and the modern political situation; believes in the necessity of virtue for good statesmanship. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 Mixed Materials Folder: 5 id132668
    Draft of speech in Thomas Walker Gilmer's handwriting
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Advocates voting Republican; discusses the electoral process. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132670
    Draft of speech in Thomas Walker Gilmer's handwriting
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses problems facing the Whig party and the political course of Mr. Rives. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132672
    Draft of an address of letter in Thomas Walker Gilmer's handwriting
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    States that he is "induced to republish the following correspondence between the Lynchburg Virginian and Virginia Advocate" in order to vindicate himself from their accusations. 4 pp. Df. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132673
    Pages 9 and 10 of an address of letter in Thomas Gilmer's handwriting
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the virtues necessary for public office. 2 pp. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132674
    Phrenological and Craniological chart
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    "Phrenological and Craniological chart showing the development of organs, together with the character and talents of Thomas Walker Gilmer drawn by Dr. S. Henris." 1 p. PDS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132677
    "Resolutions of Committee on Federal Relations" by Thomas Walker Gilmer
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    7 pp. AD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132680
    Unknown, to "Messrs. Editors - for the Advocate,"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Thanks the editors for publishing the "extracts" he sent; complains of the small type that was used for his article; discusses his and the Advocate's allegiance to the Whig party; questions their story about Governor Gilmer's attack on Mr. Clay; does not believe that Gilmer called Mr. Clay in his relations to the prty; discusses the differences between the Republican and the Whig parties. 8 pp. AL. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132682
    Draft of speech or address by Thomas Walker Gilmer
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the "present depressed state of our markets," and steps needed to alleviate the situation; reports on problems of trade with Europe; believes that "the wealth & prosperity of Virginia have declined, & must continue to decline" unless problems are corrected. 2 pp. AMs. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132683
    Chart
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Chart drawn up to determine the percentage of delegates from each part of Virginia based on the amount of taxes paid by each area; contains statistics on the white and slave population and taxes paid in Virginia. 2 pp. AD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132684
    Andrew Stevenson, to George   W. Gilmer, Esquire
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Remarks of a certain newspaper, "a more unbridled and licentious Press the world never saw;" discusses Mr. Evan's speeches on the question of slavery and other topics. Very difficult handwriting. 3 pp. ALS. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132685
    Cover sheet, "Loyal Company vs. Walker's Account & Grants made by order of G.C. Taylor."
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. N.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132694
    Account of "debts due from Bank of Virginia exclusive of Capital Stock"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    4 pp. A.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id132695
    Scarps - memos, notes, accounts, envelope
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    12 items

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id132697
  Folder 1
  1812-1863
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133287
    St. George   Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, to the Reverend Mr. Bracken, Williamsburg, Virginia
    circa 1912 October 18
    Scope and Contents

    Wonders why his (SGT's) son, Harry Tucker, has been called on only once since Monday evening last to say a lesson in class; would be obliged to receive a letter on this subject. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133292
    Gazette article on Mr. Henry St. George   Tucker's speech
    1818 March 28
    Scope and Contents

    Winchester, Virginia Gazette article on Mr. Henry St. George   Tucker's speech "in answer to Mr. Nelson of Virginia, on the report of the Committee on Roads and Canals." 7 pp. NwsCl. Fragment.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133297
    Mark Alexander, Washington, DC, to Nathaniel Beverly Tucker
    1833 February 6
    Scope and Contents

    Encloses the "morphine desired;" suspects that letters from him (NBT) have been opened and resealed and urges him to use sealing wax on further correspondence; encloses the New York Standard which reports pn the legislative committee on the proclamation; Van Buren denounces nullification "while he professes great devotion to the principles of '98 and swears lustily that they mean no such thing;" Mr. Andrew Stevenson has come to the aid of the President Andrew Jackson; believes the enforcement bill will not pass the Senate; Henry Clay will probably separate himself from Daniel Webster thereby throwing his HC influence with the South. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133301
    Nathaniel Beverly Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, to, unknown,
    1844 July 29
    Scope and Contents

    Writes asking for remedy for the worms attacking and stripping the Dutch Elms found on the campus of the College of William & Mary. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including D. footnote of Nathaniel Beverly Tucker's publications. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133305
    Saint George   Tucker, to Mr. Thompson,
    1853 September 2
    Scope and Contents

    Was awakened in the middle of the night with the idea of writing a letter in poetic verse. 1 p. ALS. Including AL. Mr. Thompson, to Saint George   Tucker. Responds to the letter in poetic verse with one of his own in poetic verse. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133309
    St. George   Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, to "My dear Ran" [John Randolph Tucker]
    1854 March 10
    Scope and Contents

    The bill to fix his [SGT's] salary failed due to a disagreement in relation to the compensation of the Clerk of the Senate; talks of founding a new, democratic paper in Virginia as there is not a decent democratic paper to be found; the Enquirer is conducted by a three person partnership and the "Senior Editor is weak, prosy, and stupid." 2 pp. AL. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133310
    St. George   Tucker, Winchester, Virginia, to "my dear Aunt Lucy," [Lucy Anne (Smith) Tucker]
    1855 February 1
    Scope and Contents

    Writes informing her of the very recent death of his mother; remembers other family members who died in the same bed, including her [LAT's] husband [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker]. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133312
    Portion of a draft of a historical novel entitled Hansford: a tale of Bacon's Rebellion
    1857
    Scope and Contents

    Written by St. George   Tucker in Richmond, Virginia. The draft includes chapter one, a few pages of chapters two, eighteen, twenty, and various other pages. 24 pp. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133314
    St. George   Tucker, Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia, to Mrs. Anne Baker Gilmer
    1858 August 20
    Scope and Contents

    Thanks her for the pamphlet which came "from the pen of one whose opinions I always have been taught to respect;" is pleased with her concern for his spiritual as well as temporal well-being; speaks of faith and religion and states that neither is "merely the fanaticism of the zealous of the hope of the credulous." 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133321
    St. George   Tucker, Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia, to Mrs. Anne Baker Gilmer
    1860 January 12
    Scope and Contents

    Apologizes for his neglect in writing to her; mentions having shown Mr. Cowardin his [SGT's] invention [a machine used in printing]; they agreed to construct a lifesize model and to contact Mr. Hool - an expert in printing press machinery - in order to correct all the error in design; he [SGT] will do nothing without her and Mr. Walker's concurrence and advice. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133322
    St. George   Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia
    1861 May 27
    Scope and Contents

    Writes in pencil as he cannot find his pen and ink; marched to Williamsburg from King's   Mill Wharf taking the city by surprise; his men are comfortably quartered at the College of William & Mary and he is staying at Aunt Lucy's [Lucy Anne Smith Tucker's]; expects the enemy to invade through Hampton, Virginia, hence the importance of defending Williamsburg; sends hugs and kisses to his children. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133333
    St. George   Tucker, Camp Dears, Virginia, to Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia
    1861 October 8
    Scope and Contents

    Writes to tell her he is well despite his "two regular shakes within the past week;" John Perry is very ill; will send her a long letter via Mr. Tayler. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133334
    St. George   Tucker, Camp Dear, Virginia, to Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia
    1861 December 16
    Scope and Contents

    Welcomes all letters from her; has not heard from the Grove since Coleman Tayler came; misses reading his books; is sorry he will be unable to spend Christmas at home; has just heard that they will move shortly. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133335
    "A Toast by Capt. St. George   Tucker"
    circa 1861
    Scope and Contents

    Written for his company in honor of their host. 4 pp. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133336
    St. George   Tucker, Camp Lebanon, Virginia, to Miss Lucy Beverly Tucker [his daughter], Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia
    1862 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Writes to her as he has promised; met some little girls who remind him of her, Lina, and Annie; they could not sing for him which made him wish he were at home and listening to "my precious little girls and my darling old boy mingling their sweet voices in praise to God;" tells how the little girls will soon be driven from their home by the bad Yankees; wants her and her siblings to memorize poetry from him when he returns home. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133337
    St. George   Tucker, Camp August, near Lee's Mill, Virginia, to Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia
    1862 March 31
    Scope and Contents

    Received her letter and urges her to rest assured that the dangers surrounding him are not so perilous as she perceives for the soldiers are in good leadership; reminds her not to read and believe the falsehoods of the war reported in the newspapers; feels that newspaper reports inform the enemy of their [Confederate soldiers] movements, cause anxiety among those at home, and report falsehoods and should, thefore, be censored; is disheartened by the waning patriotism of the men; is pleased that Thomas has returned and will pay him what [SGT] can; with the currency depreciated, property high, and money low, "prudence dictates the policy of getting rid of as much property as we can." 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133338
    St. George   Tucker, "Woods" near King's   Mill, Virginia, to "my dearest wife," [Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker], Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia
    1862 April 18
    Scope and Contents

    Received her letter; mentions an impending battle and feels that success is certain for them [Confederates]. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id133340
    St. George   Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, to Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, Charlottesville, Virginia
    1862 June 9
    Scope and Contents

    Left his regiment on sick leave and although he once felt quite ill, he feels much better except that he is quite weak now; disappointed that his regiment has seen so little action; mentions agreat victory for their [Confederate] side in which they lost 2,500 men and the enemy lost 4,800 men; "Mr. Peachy Grattans's son, George  , was killed;" praises Confederate soldiers for thei dash, chivalry, and enthusiasm which the enemy lacks; begs her not to be uneasy about his health. 3 pp. jk

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134634
    Saint George   Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, to "My precious Lizzie" [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker], Charlottesville, Virginia
    1862 June 28
    Scope and Contents

    Ran [John Randolph Tucker] delivered her letter to him; tells her that he returned to camp too soon and fell ill once again; is completely well now and will return to rejoin his regiment; expects some "sharp work" very soon. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134636
    Fannie B. Graham, Winchester, Virginia to "my own precious saint" [Saint George   Tucker]
    1862 September 10
    Scope and Contents

    Rejoices in the knowledge that he has "sought and found Jesus to your only, your all-sufficient, your precious Saviour" and that "you are no longer a sufferer, but an humble, loving, believing child of God;" longs for a visit from him; Mr. Graham sends his love to Lizzie and him [SGT]. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134638
    Saint George   Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, to "my dearest Lizzie," [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker], Charlottesville, Virginia
    1862 September 25
    Scope and Contents

    Has received no word from her since her arrival in Charlottesville; feels very despondent and low; his regiment was cut to pieces in a battle in which he could not attend due to his continuing ill health; his trust and faith in the "heavenly Father" is feeble and weak; hopes to leave Richmond for convalescence; anxious to learn whether the children have gone to school. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134640
    John Randolph Tucker, Richmond, Virginia to "my dearest saint" [Saint George   Tucker], Charlotesville, Albemarle County  , Virginia
    1863 January 5
    Scope and Contents

    Wishes him a happy 35th birthday; is concerned about his [SGT's] health and advises him to stir about in the fine weather and see his friends; invites him to Richmond for visits; is delighted that they are brothers in the highest sense; reminds him of the warfare they wage under their great leader against sin in their hearts; relays many religious thoughts and sentiments; asks if he knows William Hope. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134646
    T.S. August, Richmond, Virginia to "my dearest saint" [Saint George   Tucker], Charlottesville, Virginia
    1863 January 30
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets not being able to stop in Charlottesville to see him while traveling to Staunton; reminisces about their many military times spent together; wishes they both would enjoy better health and be able to rejoin their regiment; Ran says that Jim - a Lieutenant Colonel on the colored staff received corporal punishment; tells him to retain his faith in God to overcome his low spirits; knows that life hereafter to God's honor and glory. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134647
    Obituary for Liutenant-Colonel Saint George   Tucker
    1863 February 26
    Scope and Contents

    An obituary for Lieutenant-Colonel Saint George   Tucker who died on January 24, 1863 after having suffered from an illness contracted while fighting for the country he loved, in The Central Presbyterian. He did not die before accepting God into his heart. (See oversize file - Tucker). 1 p. Nwscl. Including 3 other copies of the same newspaper. (See oversize file - Tucker).

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134648
    Johnathon O. Sale, Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia to Mrs. Saint George   Tucker [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]
    1863 July 10
    Scope and Contents

    Apologizes for his negligence in writing; has hired Jim at a hotel in Ashland to Mr. Jones who had him on trial for a week; sympathizes with her in her loss of her husband, Saint George   Tucker, which he too greatly feels. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134649
    John Randolph Tucker, Richmond, Virginia to "my dearest Lizzie," [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]
    1863 February 14
    Scope and Contents

    Thinks Dolly and her three children will fetch $2,500-$3,000; "Col. Taliaferro presented a claim for $75 for hire of Alice;" Mr. Nolly asks if Saint left a note of someone who had a share in the property; mentions Mr. Jonathon Sale's hiring of Jim at the boarding house; returns her power of attorney which must be acknowledged before a Justice of Peace and returned to him [JRT]; mentions selling her house and furniture. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134650
    John Randolph Tucker, to "my dearest Lizzie," [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]
    1863 February 21
    Scope and Contents

    Wonders if the paymaster at Charlottesville, a Capt. Spurier, ever paid Saint George   Tucker anything; must find this out immediately; wonders what to do with Alice. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134651
    Natahniel Beverly Tucker, Richmond, Virginia to "my dearest Lizzie" [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]
    1863 May 11
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions the chaotic state in Richmond with the Yankees so near; grieves with her for the loss of her husband [Saint George   Tucker]; reminds her that he remains her loving brother and uncle. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134652
    John Randolph Tucker, to "my dearest Lizzie" [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]
    1863 May 21
    Scope and Contents

    Sends her many receipts which she must keep together safely; rejoices that another brother [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker] has found the Lord; wonders if she knows of Saint [Saint George   Tucker] owing John L. Thompson $528. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134653
    John Randolph Tucker, to "my darling Lizzie" [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]
    1863 June 9
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions settling bills including the one with John L. Thompson; asks if she knows anything of Saint George   Tucker selling a "deaf and dumb" slave to James. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id134654
    John Randolph Tucker, Richmond, Virginia to "my dear Lizzie" [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]
    1863 October 20
    Scope and Contents

    Has paid every debt of Saint George   Tucker's and has invested "the money remaining - $10,880.62;" Tudor offered to send Gilmer to school. 1 p. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id132698
  Folder 2
  1874-1895 and undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134655
    Susie B. Bockins, Richmond, Virginia, to Lena Tucker Richardson,
    1874 April 22
    Scope and Contents

    Offers her sympathy for the death of her grandmother [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134657
    John Randolph Tucker, Lexington, Virginia, to Lucy Tucker
    1874 December 6
    Scope and Contents

    Deeply regrets the breach of her engagement with Mr. Moore as from all he [JRT] heard of him he would have been a "true and loving protector of [her]," but agrees that if she could "not love him as a wife should" then she did right in her decision; has heard of her fancy for Lee and warns her to fully analyse [sic] her own feelings before making a commitment to one who may not be a noble husband and protector. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134658
    Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, Memphis, TN, to Lena Tucker, Elizabeth Gilmer's daughter
    1891 December 4
    Scope and Contents

    Describes the house in which she lives with Lucy Tucker Richardson, her daughter, and her family; relays many details concerning the daily lives of everyone. 8 pp. AL. Includes ALS dated. December 7, 1891. Lizzie [Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker], Memphis, TN, to Lena Tucker. Tells about the fire in the opposite lot which St. George   Tucker Richardson, her grandson, set; includes details about Lucy and the family, and about other people she [EGT] sees regularly. 6 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134659
    John Randolph Tucker, Lexington, Virginia, to Lena H. Tucker,
    1895 May 11
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions letters written by her grandfather, Henry St. George   Tucker, and hopes that she did not sell them; asks about Annie [her sister]. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134660
    St. George   Tucker, Washington, DC, to "my dear Lizzie" [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]
    September 14
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets that he cannot send her money; the office to which he intended to apply was already filled by William M. Harrison; hopes to find employment in Washington, DC and end his unsettled life which may drive him to despair; Maurice Smith may leave the paper soon; thinks often of her and the children. 4 pp. ALS. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134662
    Saint George   Tucker, Youngs Mill, Virginia, to "my dear Lizzie," [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]
    September 29
    Scope and Contents

    Thanks her for he rletter and the vegetables; is pleased that she has Sister Anne's company; recounts the beauty of a scene around the campfire with the soldiers beneath the sky; mentions his enemies in Ashland and says, "I will ferrest them out when I am done with the enemies of my country;" sends greetings to Mattie Adams; considers sending his daughters to be educated gratuitously by Holleys. 4 pp. ALS. N year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134663
    St. George   Tucker, Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia, to "my dear Lizzie," [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker], [Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia]
    September
    Scope and Contents

    Regrets that he can send her no money; will try to raise enough money to send her for the fare to Richmond. 1 p. ALS. No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134664
    St. George   Tucker, to Dr. Charles, Charlottesvills, Virginia
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Is relieved of apprehension after receiving his Dr. Charles' letter; presents many allusions and comparisons to classical and Shakespearean figures; gratefully thanks him for everything. 1 p. ALS (incomplete). 18__ no month given 6

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134665
    Saint George   Tucker, to "his sister Fan,"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Writes of missing Lizzie [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] and his family. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134666
    St. George   Tucker, to Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, Ashland, Hanover County  , Virginia
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Received her letter telling him of young Hunter Taliaferro's treatment of Alice [a slave] and is angered by his [HT's] lack of judgement in conducting his business through a slave rather than a responsible person, wants Ran [John Randolph Tucker] to contact Mr. Taliaferro for her concerning keeping Alice; gives her a new address to which she can write. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134667
    St. George   Tucker, to "Tute," his brother,
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Writes asking for clothes as his [SGT's] were all burnt in this modern Anatasia;" asks him to send Liz [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] money and asks that he visit her and comfort her. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id134668
    Newspaper clipping
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Newspaper clipping, regarding the life and achievements of John Randolph Tucker with some references to other family members, by Col. William Preston Johnston

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134669
  Folder 3
  undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134670
    Poem, "A Thought," by Charles Ravenshead
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Reflects on the ills and evils in life. 1 p. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134671
    Charles Ravenshead, to Mary,
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses "First cause" theory and the Christian idea of the nature of God and relates this to the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem by Charles Ravenshead entitled "Electricity" in which the poet attempts to capture the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134672
    Poem, "Fair Lady...Sir Knight" by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    In this poem, the Lady provides description of the knight and vice-versa.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134673
    A poem, "Faith and Reason" by Charles Ravenshead [?]
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    A poem comparing faith and reason in the development of human life. 5 pp. Poem. Includes Ms. by Charles Ravenshead [?] entitled, "Argument for Faith an dReason." 1 p. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134674
    Poem entitled, "Hope, Joy, and Memory," by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Rather depressing poem with little optimism. 1 p. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134675
    Ballad entitled "How Shall I Thy True Love Know From Another One"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    This ballad is in the handwriting of St. George   Tucker but probably not originally written by him. Describes a young woman. 1 p. Poem (incomplete).

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134676
    Poem entitled, "The Hymn" written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134677
    A toast by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    A toast made to St. George   Tucker's regiment, the 5th Regiment, a division of the Ashland Grays. 1 p. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134678
    Poem entitled, "Love is a Rainbow" by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134679
    Poem, untitled, by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Asks what life, love, and health are compared to faith. 2 pp. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134681
    Poem entitled, "On the Death of Moore" by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    A poem dedicated to Thomas Moore and his achievements for America. 1 p. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, "On the Death of Moore." This poem appears to be a more final draft.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134682
    Poem entitled, "The Angels Visit" by Lena Tucker Richardson
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    The poem describes the death of a child, and although saddened by the death, the author remains happy in the knowledge that her child is in Heaven. 2 pp. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134683
    Poem entitled, "The Bull's -- a parody" by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    5 pp. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134684
    Poem entitled, "The Pen," unknwon author
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, "The Two Tears" (incomplete). Also includes the very end of an incomplete poem. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134685
    Poem entitled, "The Resurrectionist - A Ghost Story," unknown author
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    This poem is about a man named Davy Diggins who "supported himself and his worthy wife / By supplying with subjects the Doctor's knife." 12 pp. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134686
    Poem entitled, "The Shawnee Spring," written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Tells the story of the brave and valiant Shawnees who fought to protect their land but nevertheless were pushed out by the white man. 2 pp. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134687
    Poem, untitled and unfinished, written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Seemingly offers the sage advice of experience to the glowing aspirations of youth. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134688
    Poem to Laura Powell signed by Charley Ravenshead but probably written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Written in honor of Laura Powell's marriage to John Randolph Tucker. This poem was written to continue the tradition of Henry St. George   Tucker honoring the souses of his children thereby welcoming them into his heart. 1 p. Poem. Includes a poem to be sung to the tune of "The World is All a Fleeting Show." 1 p. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134689
    Poem entitled, "To my first born" by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Written in honor of his first born child. 1 p. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134690
    Poem entitled, "Two Tears - A Picture" by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Describes a mother who feels the pleasures of caring for a newborn child, who also feels the concerns for her child's life and who sadly watches her child die. 3 pp. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134691
    Poem, untitled and unfinished by St. George   Tucker [?]
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    It is about "when evening shadows fall" and the nostalgic memories this brings of his home. 1 p. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134693
    Poem, untitled and unfinished, by St. George   Tucker [?]
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    It is about the fresh morning, its beauty, and how quickly the day passes into evening shadows. 1 p. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134694
    Poem, untitled, by St. George   Tucker [?]
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    It is a historic poem written about the ventures of Napoleon Bonaparte. 3 pp. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id134695
    Poem, portion of a longer poem, by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. Poem (incomplete).

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id135261
    Fragment of a philosophical essay by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Looks at the nature of man. 2pp. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id135262
    Poem, untitled and unfinished by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id135263
    Poem, untitled, by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. Poem.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135264
  Folder 4
  undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135265
    Tomb inscription for Mrs. Ann Evelina Hunter Tucker, written by St. George   Tucker
    1855
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135266
    Poem, "Bob Ruly's Experiences at the Fair," signed, Bob
    1856
    Scope and Contents

    6 pp. Poem. Includes a poem entitled "Memoir from School of Athens." Incomplete. Also includes Cy of Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135267
    Bound pamphlet of various poems and prose
    1856
    Scope and Contents

    Includes a Poetical Address for the Literary Society of Washington College [Washington and Lee University], Lexington, Virginia, written by St. George   Tucker. 32 pp. Poem. Includes a poem, "The Southern Cross" by St. George   Tucker. 1 p. Poem. Also includes Nwscl of articles commenting on the poetical address and "The Shouthern Cross." 1 p. Nwscls.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135268
    Bound pamphlet entitled, "The Address Delivered by His Excellency John Tyler and the Poem recited by St. George   Tucker, Esq., on the 166th Anniversary of The College of William and Mary in Virginia."
    1859
    Scope and Contents

    38 pp. Ms. Includes 3 Nwscls. Two clippings are train schedules; one clipping is of two poems entitled "Nearing the Shore" and "It Used to Be in the Olden Time."

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135269
    A short story entitled, "The Gold Dollar," written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    The story is about SGT's days of poverty when he depended on his thrifty wife to counter his extravagance. 5 pp. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135270
    Bound booklet containing a speech entitled, "The Labouring Class"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Speech delivered by St. George   Tucker at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and written supporting the system of slavery as the system is far more productive for more people than is free labor. 14 pp. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135279
    Speech given to the ladies of the F.T.B.S. by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Relates their charitable worksto his position of advocating the retaining of slavery. 12 pp. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135280
    Speech honoring "the natal day of Thomas Jefferson" delivered by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Speech honors Thomas Jefferson through mention of his philanthropic and political achievements delivered by St. George   Tucker. 4 pp. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135282
    Speech addressed to the "Gentlemen of the Thomas Jefferson Society" delivered by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Speech given on the ocasion of their final meeting in the form of a society in college. 21 pp. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135283
    Speech remarking on the many virtues of Virginia delivered by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Speech remarking on the many virtues of Virginia which make her "more Blest [sic] with all the natural resources that constitute a nation's wealth, than any of the states of our Confederacy, or perhaps any country on the globe." 2 pp. Ms. Incomplete. Includes undated Ms. of a speech commenting on the virtues of the people of Virginia, written by St. George   Tucker. 1 p. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135285
    Speech honoring Mr. Thomas Bibb Bradley, delivered by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Critically examines his poetry and offers much praise and approval. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135288
    St. George   Tucker, to John Randolph Tucker,
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions SGT's friendly connections in Virginia's House of Delegates; mentions desire to establish a mewspaper. 1 p. AL. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135289
    Speech advocating Virginia's secession on the grounds of man's "inallienable rights to good government."
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    12 pp. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135290
    Speech outlining the virtues of science and mathematics and the immense improvements both have contributed to our world, written by St. George   Tucker.
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    3 pp. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135291
    Draft of a play entitled, "Signs of the times," written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Reflects attitudes towards the election of Andrew Jackson. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135292
    Untitled draft of a novel written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    The novel is set in Carlton, Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil war. Mentions the dilapidated condition of the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and the talk of relocating it in Richmond. 16 pp. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135294
    Draft of a speech ennumerating the essential role mathematics plays in all the natural sciences and in the lives of people, written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    15 pp. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135295
    Untitle draft of a play, regarding the proposed marriage of a young girl, Amelia, who does not relish the idea of marriage to the particular gentleman, written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    14 pp. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135296
    Untitled poetry written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    7 pp. Poems. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id135297
    Unidentified page from a novel written by St. George   Tucker
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. TCy of Ms. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135299
  Folder 1
  1645-1775
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135300
    "Ordinance of the Lords and Commons Assembled in Parliament for the apprehending and bringing to condigne punishment, all such lewd persons as shall steal, sell, buy, inveigle, purloyne, convery, or receive any little children."
    1645 May 9
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Cy of PD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135301
    Deed of land in Kent County   by Joseph Croshaw to Robert James Blackwell
    1664 November 19
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135302
    Deed of land to George   Yeardley
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Cy of DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135303
    Francis Nicholson, "On board his Majestys [sic] ship Shoreman without ye Capes of Virginia," to Board of Trade, Virginia
    1700 June 10
    Scope and Contents

    Gives an account of a French pirate ship being taken and the trial of the pirates; requests that the Shoreham be granted her "full complement of men" as they are in constant danger of pirates; sends copies of notes from various meetings and councils; discusses plans to have a house built at Williamsburg for his Majesty's Governor; reports hopes of good crops of tobacco, Indian corn and wheat; notes that they are at peace with the Indians; reports that his revision of the laws was carried out in accordance with the advice of the Council; recommends additional members for the Council; mentions various court proceedings; believes it to be impossible to prevent piracy without Courts of Admirality; reports his correspondence with William Penn; discusses instructions he delivered to various naval offices; discusses collection of revenue; describes reports and letters he included; requests additional funds to rebuild the court house which burned down last October; believes it necessary to call an Assembly in April; includes copies of proceedings of the Council on the 9th, 10th, and 12th of October, 1698. 17 pp. AL. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135304
    Francis Nicholson, to the Board of Trade, Virginia
    1701 December 2
    Scope and Contents

    Sends copies of all accounts, trial proceedings, and collectors' and naval officers' bonds; regrets that they are "not in all respects agreeable to yo[u]r Lordships Directions;" requests suitable stationery; is troubled at the Assembly's refusal to build a house for his Majty's [sic] Governor; reports that the revision of laws has not yet been completed; discusses the problem of finding suitable employees for various offices as "there is little or no incouragement [sic] for men of any tolerable parts to come hither;" lists the contents of his enclosures; sates that if your Lordships do not approve of "Mr. Dionysius Wright to be either his Majesty's Atturney [sic] general, or Clerk of his Majty's honorable Council, I humbly propose...to send two persons out of England for those employments, to live at his Majtys City of Williamsburgh;" complains of the difficulty in getting a sufficient number of Councellors together; reports that their request about Meditteranean passes, "is done;" refers to a letter describing the French Protestant Refugees. 5 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135305
    Poem, printed for "Fr. Maggot, at the Sign of the Hickory Tree in Queens Street" in Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia, entitled, "The Loyal Address of the Clergy of Virginia"
    1702
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Poem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135306
    Indenture from John Boswell to Thomas Booth granting land in Gloucester County  , Virginia
    1705 May 16
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135307
    Land grant to Matthew Talbot witnessed by Robert Dinniddie
    1755 September 10
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. to Oversize File. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135308
    Articles from The Maryland Gazette
    1766 March 27
    Scope and Contents

    Includes an address from the King   of England, George   III, to the House of Commons; and the proceedings of the Sons of Liberty in the colony of Maryland. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135311
    Brafferton account of medical expenditures to James William Carter
    1776
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Cy of D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135312
    John Baylor Jr., London, England, to John Baylor Sr., Caroline County  , Virginia
    1770 February 16
    Scope and Contents

    Sends the letter via Mr. Morse as a manner by which he can introduce him, Morse, to the Baylor family; sent a long letter via Capt. Fox "concerning the future Plan of my Education;" "The taxes will be repeat'd except, that of the tea." See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135313
    Robert Brooke, Virginia, to Mr. John Norton, London, England
    1770 October 5
    Scope and Contents

    Informs Norton that he drew 50 sterling from him for Mr. Philip Clawsome; promises to remit the money by next summer by ship. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135315
    Bond of Lewellin Epes and William Randolph of the "Colony and Dominion of Virginia" for 500 sterling to be paid to John Carter
    1730 April 13
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135316
    "A Map of Brafferton Lordship in the North Riding of the County   of York belonging to the College of William and Mary at Williamsburg...by William Page, Surveyor, in Wakefield"
    1771 June
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Cy of Map.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135317
    "Tobacco for Account of Francis Whiting Cook in Virginia"
    1773 June 30
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135318
    Warrant for the arrest of Nathaniel Saunders and William McClanahan for illegal preaching; signed by George   Wetherall
    1773 August 21
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135320
    Indenture between William and Mary Holt of the borough of Norfolk and Sarah Jerdone of the county   of Louisa for 677 pounds, 16 shillings, and 3 pence sterling
    1775 January 1
    Scope and Contents

    2 pp. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135321
    Charles Binns, to Loudoun County  , Virginia
    1775 May 4
    Scope and Contents

    Orders that John Tyler, Charles West, John Taylor, William Whitely, or any three of them be given the land necessary to build a road from Charles Pullen's to Joe's Mill. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135322
    List of questions and answers regarding the "Examinant's" account with Thomas Jett and the "Leeds Store and Merchandizes therein contained at the time when you landed in America"
    post 1776
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Ms. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id135324
    Classified advertisements
    1779
    Scope and Contents

    Advertisements concern such topics as rewards for lost or stolen horses, runaway slaves, items for sale, items found, and one warning to all persons not to deal with Frances Gill" for she has deserted her bed and board." See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of PM.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id135326
  Folder 2
  1780-1797 and undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id135327
    Penet, D'acosta Freres and Co. to "the Honorable Board of Trade of Virginia"
    1780 November 25
    Scope and Contents

    Informs the Board of the status of its cargo onboard the schooner, "The Committee," which had been captured and later rescued by an American Privateer; expects that "future operations shall be attended with better successes." 1 p. Cy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id135329
    Charles Fleming, Manchester, to "Colonel"
    1781 January 10
    Scope and Contents

    Reports that they just arrived last night; states that "we have but two waggons and are much in want of supply;" asks for a loan of supplies; resorts that he was "informed by Mr. Underwood about fairly good Beaver at Richmond." 1 p. Cy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id135332
    Nathaniel Greene, Camp at Congaree, Virginia, to Baron Steuben,
    1781 May 14
    Scope and Contents

    Is happy to learn of the latest troop activities; is afforded great pleasure in hearing of the good conduct of General Mughlenburg and his troops; Lord Cornwallis' troops are moving northwardly toward Halifax; wishes him [BS] and the Marquis to prevent the junction of Lord Cornwallis and General Philips; their [BS and the Marquis'] forces should be joined by new troops of General Summer of North Carolina; if a junction cannot be prevented he [NG] wishes him [BS] to join all the forces ordered to the southward thereby preventing the enemy from penetrating the country. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of Cy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id135333
    Richard Call, Cumberland Old Court House, Cumberland County  , Virginia, to Major General Baron Steuben, Albemarle County  , Virginia
    1781 August 22
    Scope and Contents

    Colonel Febiger advised him [RC] to stop in Cumberland; Colonel Davis mentions in letters that the government is willing to equip the Cavalry as soon as there is a "return of what is wanted;" received a letter from Colonel Joseph Jones who mentions that Jack Atkinson recently returned from Dinwiddie Court where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for him [BS] which will be delivered by Cornet Harris. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id135334
    Alexander Macauley, York Town, Virginia, to "Sir"
    1783 February 26
    Scope and Contents

    Gives a lengthy and detailed account of his journey from Louisa County   to Yorktown with his wife; describes all the people they met and places visited. Printed in the William & Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine XI (1903): 180-191. 28 pp. AMss. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137880
    J. Ambler to, unknown, Treasurer's Office, Washington, DC
    1784 May 31
    Scope and Contents

    Wishes to discover the fate of money donated by the Ladies of Virginia, "intended as a donation for the relief of the soldiers of the Virginia, Prisoners of Charles Town, in the year 1780;" states that this money was deposited in the Treasury by Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson and he [JA] would like information concerning the money; lists the women who donated money. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. Pst. of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137881
    Photographic copy of [the Frenchman's] map of Williamsburg, Virginia
    1786
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Cy of Map.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137882
    Colonel Christian Tebiger, Cumberland Old Court House, Virginia to the honorable Major General Baron Steuben
    1787 August 10
    Scope and Contents

    Has enough firewood to accommodate 450 men and 60 spare horses for the winter; confesses to reluctance to carrying out the instructions contained in his [BS's] letter of the 24th of July; he [CT] has no tools with which he can construct huttes [sic] for the men for the winter; has heard of considerable supplies arriving from France and recommends that an application be made by the state for its quota; requests a supply of coats; has requested that Major Call join him [CT]; would like a leave of absence to fetch Mrs. Tebiger to Virginia along with baggage and a medicine chest; will contact Governor Nelson and Col. Davies on the subject of supplies. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137883
    Marriage license
    1789 November 11
    Scope and Contents

    Westmoreland County  , for Teliff Anderson and Alice Brinham; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137884
    Marriage license
    1789 December 26
    Scope and Contents

    Westmoreland County  , for Youit Self and Ann Walker; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137885
    Marriage license
    1789 December 28
    Scope and Contents

    Westmoreland County  , for Peter Smith and Sarah Smith; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137886
    Marriage license
    1790 January 7
    Scope and Contents

    Westmoreland County  , for Ozmond Crabb and Winfred Hartly; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137887
    Marriage license
    1790 January 12
    Scope and Contents

    Westmoreland County  , for James McGuy and Molley Collins; signed by James Bland, CWC.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137888
    Francis Webb, to "the Speaker and Members of the House of Delegates,"
    1791 October 20
    Scope and Contents

    Petitions for wages he never received as a midshipman on board the Dragon. 1 p. Cy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137889
    George   Washington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Whiting,
    1791 September 4
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the weather; fears that all the crops may be in short supply at Doguerun; crop rotation is the only way to restore a crop "to any degree of fertility;" wonders if the white wheat sown in 1788 is the one he [Whiting] now condemns; asks Whiting to make sure the Doguerun meadow is "well grubbed -- cleansed -- and broke up...before the weather becomes too cold and wet;" says Mr. Ball should continue his work in order mentioned; wonders if he [Whiting] has "heard of the missing horse yet." 4 pp. Cy of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137890
    Land grant
    1793 June 5
    Scope and Contents

    Land grant of 120 acres to James Boyd issued by Henry Lee, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137891
    Deposition of Moses Robertson
    1794 September 10
    Scope and Contents

    Lists, "the times of birth of the children of Mr. John Lowry, deceas[e]d, taken from the Famaly [sic] Bible;" signed in Elizabeth City, Virginia, by William Moore. 1 p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137892
    Rawleigh Downman to Colonel George   Glascock, Richmond City, Virginia
    1797 December 31
    Scope and Contents

    Informs him [GG] that he [RD] has a bad cold, his "wife is very weak and low...and the rest are all tollable [sic] well;" hopes that he [GG] will "right a letter to me and let me know of all diffenshon of my affairs;" Mr. [?] did not turn out on Satturday [sic] to the Church "being a day of hieving of Negroes." 1 p. ALs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137893
    Clerk Receipt
    1799
    Scope and Contents

    From, Salley Rogers, to, George   C. Taylor, the Clerk of Orange County  , Virginia 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id137894
    Memorandum by Mr. Perkins
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Received from John Lubback, Esquire, "after the tryal at Guild Hall." Records an apparent attempt by Mr. Brown to blend Mr. Jordan's financial concerns with theirs [Mr. Brown's and Mr. Perkin's] "in order to create confusion and deceive Mr. Jordan, or, in plain English, to cheat him of his fortunes." 1 p. D.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137895
  Folder 3
  1800-1810
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137896
    Funeral oration on the death of George   Washington in The Western Spy and Hamilton Gazette
    1800 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Facs. of Nws (fragment).

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137897
    Clerk receipt
    1800 February
    Scope and Contents

    From Benjamin Johnson to John Brown the clerk of the Court of Appeals. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137898
    Receipts
    1802 July 3- 1802 October 14
    Scope and Contents

    Signed by: Samuel Thomas, James P. Preston, John O' Connor, John Watts, Davis Hayes, and William Spiller, at Soldier's Retreat. 2 pp. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137899
    Clerk receipt
    1802
    Scope and Contents

    From, James Barbour, to W.L. Crawford, "the Clerk of Amherst County  ," Virginia 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137900
    Clerk receipt
    1802
    Scope and Contents

    From, Captain James Barbour, to Reynolds Chapman, "the Clerk of Orange County  ," Virginia 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137901
    Clerk receipt
    1802
    Scope and Contents

    From, Mr. James Barbour to John Brown, "Clerk of the Court of Appeals." 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137902
    Clerk receipt
    1802 April
    Scope and Contents

    From, James Barbour, to, J. Poindexter, the Clerk of Louisa County  , Virginia 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137903
    Clerk receipt
    1804
    Scope and Contents

    From, James Barbour, to, J. Chew "Clerk of Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court." 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137904
    Clerk receipt
    1805
    Scope and Contents

    From, James Barbour and wife, William Johnston, Fanny Johnston, and Lucy Johnston, widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased to Peter Tinsley, "Clerk of the Chancery District Court of Richmond," Virginia 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137905
    Clerk receipt
    1808
    Scope and Contents

    From, Colonel James Barbour, to, John Nicholas, "the Clerk of Albemarle," Virginia. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137906
    Clerk receipt
    1808 April
    Scope and Contents

    From, James Jackson, paid to, Benjamin Cave, "the Clerk of Madison," Virginia. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137907
    Clerk receipt
    1809
    Scope and Contents

    From, Davidson and Goddard, paid to, John Carr, "the Clerk of the Supreme Council of Albemarle," Virginia. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137908
    Clerk receipt
    1809
    Scope and Contents

    From, James Barbour, paid to, R.S. Chew, Spotsylvania County  , Virginia, Clerk. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id137909
    Clerk receipt
    1809 October
    Scope and Contents

    From, James Barbour, paid to, L.W. Williams, "the Clerk of Rockingham," County  , Virginia. 1 p. D.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id137910
  Folder 4
  1810-1854
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id137911
    Deposition of William Russell, Clerk of Hustings Court, Virginia
    1810 December 8
    Scope and Contents

    Commands the goods and chattels of William Browne; James Semple recovered 221 pounds and 5 shillings in debt from William Browne and John S. Browne; William Browne and John S. Browne have until the fourth Monday in February to repay John Semple his debts. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id137912
    Receipts
    1811 December 19
    Scope and Contents

    From, George   H. Christian, Wyatt Christian, Alexander Christian, Frederick Christian, Frances Christian, to, Jones R. Christian for board, schooling, clothing, and books September, 1810-September, 1811. 2 pp. D. Including statement, December 21, 1815, by Jones R. Christian that the acconuts are correct. Given before W. Douglass, Justice of the Peace. Ordered to be recorded at the Charles City County  , Virginia, Court.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id137913
    Henry Lee [?], Stratford, to, "The Circuit Court of Westmoreland," County  , Virginia
    1821 June 25
    Scope and Contents

    Describes coming into possession of a portrait of the first Lord Chatham painted by Edmund Jennings; Mr. Jennings "presented the portrait to the gentlemen of Westmoreland, upon the condition that it be placed in the Court House;" asks that this request be honored. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Cy of ALS. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138073
    Land grant
    1823 January 31
    Scope and Contents

    Land grant signed by William Carroll in Murfreesborough, Tennessee for 640 acres issued to James Parlour. (See Misc. Mss. Oversizefile.) 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138075
    Wiley Thompson, Washington, DC to James Pleasants,
    1824 January 24
    Scope and Contents

    Writes on behalf of John Clements, Francis Arnold, Richard Posey and Lieutenant Posey who all hold claims to "bounties of land under the provisions of some act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia" for their services in the Wirginia Blues so called from 1755-1763, while under the command of George   Washington in Braddock's War; he [GW] did receive a large bounty of land thus he [WT] is "persuaded that the claims alluded to are good;" requests information concerning the fulfilliment of these claims. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS. Including ADS 1 p. A signed statement by John Clements stating his land claim. Witnessed 17 March 1812 by Milner Eschotts.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138081
    Enlargement of an engraving entitled "The First Legislative Assembly in America, James Town, Virginia, August 1619."
    1828
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize. 1 p. Print.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138083
    John Beckett, Montgomery County  , Virginia to "The Agent of the Loyal Company," Charlottesville, Virginia
    1829 September 28
    Scope and Contents

    Seeks information concerning a grant issued for "160 acres of land surveyed for Richard Beckett lying on the little river joining William Terry and Jonathan Graham's;" the survey was made on May 24, 1774; if no grant was issued he [JB] wishes to pay; he [JB] is one of his [RB's] heirs; asks for an immediate reply and for the letter to be directed to Christiansburg, Montgomery County  , Virginia. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138086
    Mary J. Lee, Leesville, Virginia, to William Y. Steerman, Esquire, Westmoreland County  , Virginia, Court House
    1835 August 1
    Scope and Contents

    Replying to his letter expressing interest in the common ancestry; derived from his Great Grandmother Young that their Great Grandfathers were brothers; told by Colonel Lee of Lee Hall that their family, Blands, Bollings descended from Joan Constable who came over in 1620; their common stock might be the same but they may not be descended from Young Rolpe; her mother is of the Smith family about which she [ML] is better informed; her family claimed the honor of being related to the "Chivalerous Captain John Smith;" related family anecdote concerning Colonel Meriwether Smith and Patrick Henry; regrets having so little information to relay. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138090
    Edmund St. O. Carter, Madison County  , Virginia, to, "my dear cousin Richard," Lee T. Beale, Esquire, Hickory Hill, Westmoreland County  , Virginia
    1837 July 11
    Scope and Contents

    Cannot attend the camp meeting at Hickory Hill in August due to his poor health; attributes his poor health to the measles which he had in Mississippi; will visit the Fauquier springs "to try the virtue of the sulpher water;" expects to head for Texas as soon as his health is restored; one never knows "how soon deaths cold hand will be laid upon us, though we are in the bloom of youth we are in the midst of death;" Mr. Horrace [Horace] [sic] Buckner died recently and unexpectedly leaving his wife and four children; asks him [RLB] to tell Mr. Wilson that he [EC] will inform him [Mr. Wilson] of his arrival time; wrote to Cousin Richard, but has not yet heard from him. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138092
    William Boulware, Naples to, unknown
    1844 March 30
    Scope and Contents

    Does not know how he would serve his country there given "the extraordinary and unreasonable state of parties;" is willing to remain abroad "some two or three years longer, hoping to induce my performances of an official duty; has written two letters but does not know if they were received; does not really expect an answer as he [the addressee] has been so occupied with "steering the ships of state;" mentions a recent attempt at revolution, but "through the kindness of Louis Philipee and the vigilance of the French police, the conspiracy was detected at Paris;" "all Itlay is a political volcano;" Lord Ashburton has spent the winter there; received a letter from Carr in Constantinople. 6 pp. ALS incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138093
    Vespasian Ellis, St. Louis, MO, to James Semple, Alton, IL
    1844 September 7
    Scope and Contents

    Mr. Curry, a sound democrat and an energetic writer, will deliver the letter; would be pleased if he [JS] and Mr. Curry established a democratic paper in Alton; Dr. Hope would join in any arrangement made; he [VE] must leave for Washington and wishes all matters concerning his [VE's] establishment settled by Monday. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138094
    Willoughby Newton, London, England to The Reverend W. Jeter, Richmond, Virginia
    1847 July 10
    Scope and Contents

    Letter of recommendation for Mr. J.C. Willing recommending him [JCW] for a professorship at Princeton College [NJ]; "Speaks with certainty of his [JCW's] character and capacity as an instructor;" remarks of his [JCW's] passion for Greek and Roman literature; assures that he [JCW] would be "a great acquisition to your [WJ] social and literary circles;" wishes the letter to remain confidential form the Boardof Trustees until his [JCW's] appointment is made. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138095
    One page from Southern Wealth and Northern Profits by T.P. Kettell
    circa 1850
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the economic rate of increase in the South and stating that this prodigious increase "cannot indicate a wrong system;" continues to note that the Northern population grew less rapidly than the South's during this time while its wealth grew even more rapidly; gives a table supporting these claims." 1 p. Pst. of PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138096
    "Contract Office, Post Office Department," Charles City County  , Virginia to, unknown
    1853 July 18
    Scope and Contents

    Recommends suspending postal service until a post office is established at Waddell's as Route No. 2737 cannot be put into operation until then." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138097
    Memo from R.J. Neven, "Appointment Office Post Office Department"
    1853 August 20
    Scope and Contents

    Requests that all Postmasters applying for certain articles connected with their business write their applications on a letter sheet, stating their office, county  , and state and address them to the Inspection Office of the General Post Office Department. 1 p. PD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138098
    William H. Dunbar, 2nd Assistant Post Master General, Contract Office, Post Office Department," to, Mr. Charles Evans, Willcox Wharf, Charles City County  , Virginia
    1853 August 29
    Scope and Contents

    Instruct him [CE] to deliver mail on route no. 2737 at Willcox Wharf instead of Swineyards since the name and site of the office were changed to Willeve Wharf. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138099
    William H. Dunbar, 2nd Assistant Post Master General, Contract Office, Post Office Department to, Mr. Charles Evans, Willcox Wharf, Charles City County  , Virginia
    1853 September 15
    Scope and Contents

    Mr. Oakford's letter to him [CE] was written without knowing the service on Route No. 2737 had been suspended; an office was established at Waddell's Store therefore service there should be reinstated; Willcox Wharf is the starting point not Swineyards; he [CE] will be compensated for any deliveries made before learning of the suspension of the service. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138100
    Memo form John Oakford, Chief Clerk, to "Postmaster, Contractors and other Agents of the [Post Office] Department"
    1853 September
    Scope and Contents

    Concerns the August 31, 1852 Act of Congress declaring meddling with property belonging to the Post Office Department a felony; asks that each employee of the Department act as an Agent to protect the Department's property. 1 p. PDS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138101
    Notice, signed by C.S. Childs "For Second Postmaster General"
    1853 October 27
    Scope and Contents

    Concerns the establishment of a Post Office at Waddell's Store, Elizabeth City County  , Virginia, with Henry A. Bourg appointed Postmaster; Mr. Charles Evans will supply ingoing and outgoing mail. 1 p. PDS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138102
    Circular from Horatio King  , "First Assistant Postmaster General," to William Waddell, Esquire
    1854 May 10
    Scope and Contents

    Appoints William Waddell as Postmaster of Waddell's Store, Charles City County  , Virginia and instructs him of his duties as Postmaster. 1 p. PDS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id138103
    Appendix to the Congressional Globe , 34th Congress...1st session, House of Representatives
    1856 July 16
    Scope and Contents

    "Defense of South Carolina - Mr. Kett;" in his defense Mr. Kett denounces activities of Massachusetts and defends South Carolina on the grounds that Massachusetts performed less patriotic activities in the past than South Carolina. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 4 pp. Pst. of D.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138573
  Folder 5
  1860-1933 and undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138574
    Divorce suit
    1860 September 14
    Scope and Contents

    Signed by John L. Thompson, J.P., Hanover County  , Virginia, filed by Jane Matilda Grenier. Gives testimony to the many brutal physical and mental abuses she suffered from her husband, Edward Grenier. 4 pp. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138575
    William J. Robertson, Richmond, Virginia, to Mrs. Pegram,
    1862 February 28
    Scope and Contents

    Thanks her for her letter; mentions their long friendship and the love and esteem his wife held for her [Mrs. Pegram]; laments being unable to visit her more often; cannot decide what permanent arrangements to make with his family given the unsettled condition of the country; James Gordon has been at his [WJR's] house since the commencement of the term of the court; already know of the situation with Mr. Minor and Mr. Nelson; recent military reverses have caused much uneasiness in Richmond; feels that there is no general despondence despite the apprehension and "very few entertain any doubt as to our ultimate success;" Alexander Gordon, taken prisoner at Roanoke Island, has been released on parole; happy that Churchill is kept so constantly employed and is sure he will do well at Mechanicsville. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138576
    John Randolph Bryan, Eagle Point, Gloucester County  , Virginia, to David Coupland Randolph, Richmond, Virginia
    1862 April 16
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions the tremendous noise of the Yankee cannons; the men are panting for an encounter with the Yankees and they hope to make "old York a spot more memorable for Yankee defeat than it has been for Cornwallis; with God protecting them [Confederates] they cannot possibly loose; notes that crops are poor; mentions the loss of Negroes due to Yankee liberation; his neighbor, Dr. Byrd, wants to be put in the Yankee controlled Fort Lafayette until the end of the war so he can be left in peace. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138577
    William A. Carrington, Richmond, Virginia, to "my dear friend,"
    circa 1862 July 12
    Scope and Contents

    Thanks him for his letter and his graceful and appropriate tribute to his [WAC's] brother's [Abram's] memory; he [WAC] was quite close to hi sbrother as he [Abram] fell in the fight at Richmond; believes that no "person braver...has fallen in this war;" spent time with his [WAC's] cousin Charles Bruce who was mortally wounded; was put on the operating corps and hopes to remain on it after having seen so much awkward, nervous surgery; was scratched while operating and the pain resulting from "poisoned wound" caused him to stop operating temporarily; is in charge of two hospitals on 81 and 95 Main Street; hopes to remain in Richmond; hopes his friend will soon be able to rejoin "in the maintenance of a cause I know is so near to your heart."

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138578
    Several short articles relating war news from the Nashville Dispatch
    1864 October 12
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Nws.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138579
    The triplicate paper
    1865 May 10
    Scope and Contents

    Signed by John Gibbon, Major General at Appomattox, Virginia "the two others being retained by Lieutenant General Grant and General Lee." 1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138580
    Charles L. Carrington, Charleston, SC, to "cousin,"
    1865 June 2
    Scope and Contents

    Wishes to renew their correspondence which the "unhallowed war" interrupted; bemoans having no contact with the civilized world and no luxuries and enjoyments to which they were so accustomed before the war; mentions the death of "poor little Nannie;" he [CLC's] has returned from the army; worked with the Fire Department and fell ill while so doing; his health remains delicate; offers sympathy regarding the death of their Aunt Sarah. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138581
    Newspaper clipping concerning the false rumors about Jefferson Davis
    1865 June 29
    Scope and Contents

    Newspaper clipping concerning the false rumor that Jefferson Davis attempted to flee Colonel Pritchard's squadron by disguising himself in a woman's petticoat. Two letters to the editor, one written by Audi Alterman Partem and the other by Rev. Dr. Fuller, both seek to dispell the rumors. 1 p. Nwscl.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138582
    Marshell [sic] Pitman, Chestertown, Kent County  , MD, to "mother," Marthe [sic] Pitman
    1881 December 6
    Scope and Contents

    Would like to hear from her as it has been a long time since he has and he would like to know how she is. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138583
    B. Dioman, [?]ountsterling, KY, to John Yeargain, Charlottesville, Virginia
    September 3
    Scope and Contents

    Wages stipulated by Henry to pay are 150 cents per week; requests that he [JY] retain any money thus far received and wait for a draft from him [BD]; expects to hire late in the fall; desires a quick response and "every information respecting my old man, if he proves faithful until he raises me the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars;" hoped to receive information of Harry by Mr. [?] but was disappointed; wishes to hear what course Dixon is pursuing. 2 pp. ALS. [incomplete] 1800's

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138585
    Article from the New York Times Magazine entitled, "Baron George   Washington Fighting for Austria"
    1916 September 3
    Scope and Contents

    Written by a "Veteran Diplomat" concerning a childless widower Baron named George   Washington who is considering naming one of his Wahington relatives in America as heir to his fortunes. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138588
    "A Fragment of Early Presbyterian Church History" written by Harry Pringle Ford
    1916 December
    Scope and Contents

    Concerns the beginnings of the Presbyterian Church in America. This article relates to Rev. Samuel McMaster whose manuscripts covering the Church's beginnings were probably destroyed when a family burned his papers thinking they were worthless. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138592
    Resolution
    1933 September 7
    Scope and Contents

    Resolution, "that the United Confederate Veterans, in Convention assembled at Atlanta, Georgia, this September 7, 1933, hereby pledge the fealty of the Southern Soldier to the President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt," signed by Homer Atkinson, Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138593
    Homicide brief
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    "The law of homicide - The Revised Code;" Commonwealth vs. Vaughn. Defines homicide and distinguishes between homicide and first degree murder and sets up a case proving that Vaughn murdered premeditatively. 3 pp. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138594
    Dueling agreement
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Dueling agreement between A.B. [?] and C.D. [?]. "The ground is to be ten steps;" is either party violates the agreed terms then the second of the party injured shall have the liberty of shooting the person so injurying. 1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138599
    H.[?], to James Gordon Bennet, publisher of the New York Times
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Enclosed items are rich and were found while overhauling the late collector William's papers; sent by intimation of Governor Morton; Bancroft refused "to receive a call or have an interview with Governor Morton." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138601
    Edith Robinson, to Mr. Benjamin, Williamsburg, Virginia
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Mentions her cousin John Tyler. 3 pp. ALS [incomplete].

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138606
    Temperance sermon
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    "the champions of the circus and the amphi-theatre practised habits of scrupulous and rigid temperature...winning temporary applause as wrestler or gladiators, but the Christian sect actuat[ed] by more intellectual and spiritual motives should practise the same habits to attain those higher and holier ends of virtue, peace, happiness...which rid [life] of all its terrors and shed the bright beams of hope on the [bleak] chasm of eternity;" urges people to aid temperance societies in their battles against drunkenness and other intemperate acts. 4 pp. D [incomplete].

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138609
    Plan for the Shelter Island Parks, Shelter Island, New York, by Robert Morris Copeland
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138610
    Lyrics to "The Liberty Song"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    "No tyrannous acts shall suppress your free claim / Or stamp the word SLAVE on America's name." 1 p. Pst. of D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138612
    Crest of Kenneth McKenzie, Virginia
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Pst. of PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id138614
    Map showing troop placements
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Ph [incomplete].

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139558
    "Map of the Maritime Parts of Virginia exhibiting the Seat of Warland of Lord Dunmore's depredations in that Colony"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Pst. of PM

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139559
    L.J. Gilchrist, Asst. Cashier of the State National Bank, El Paso, Texas, to "Gentlemen" of Charles E. Doddridge and Company , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    1917 April 19
    Scope and Contents

    Letter of recommendation for Dr. C.F. Caracristi telling of his [CFC] great knowledge of the sulphur deposits of El Paso County   and he has had experience in Mexican mining matters. 1 p. Ph. of TLS. Includes Ph of ALS 1 p. February 25, 1917. Enrique Creel, New York to "sirs" of Charles E. Doddridge and Company, Philadelphia. Gives his highest recommendation of Dr. C.F. Caracristi's knowledge and judgement of mineral matters.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139561
    Michiel to "dear child," Julia
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    "It is our duty to prepare their [the living] souls for the immortal world;" "the sorrowful are nearer to God and they shall be rewarded in the life to come." 1 p. ALS. Includes ALS, 2 pp. "Your friend," , to "dearest friend," . "I am too sorry not to see as I had my heart set on a visit from you." Also including AL 8 pp. [incomplete]. "Devoted Sister," to, "my darling John," . Worried about his cold; is tired now as "Sundays are quite filled...In the morning Sunday School and church, after dinner Bible Class and at four thirty church again;" the Coburn Players will perform four Shakespearean plays in May; relays stories of her and Annie wrestling, looking through the telescope and shopping.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139563
    Note recording eligibility for pensions
    1794 January 2
    Scope and Contents

    1 p. AN. Includes AN 1 p., undated. Quote concerning the destruction of faith. Also includes PM. 1 p. Formula for making pills of some type.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139564
    Indenture from Jane Morris to John Boswell granting land in Gloucester Co., Virginia
    December 21
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (fragment). No year given

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139565
    Indenture, John Mundell to James Blair
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Signed by John Blair, Richard Booker, Jean Pasteur and Edmund Keen. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (incomplete). Month unknown 22, year unknown

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139583
    "Personal History Department Charles City County  "
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Gives brief biographical sketches of residents of Charles City County   . See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of PM (incomplete).

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139584
    "History of Charles City County  ," by Hardesty
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 4 pp. Pst. of PM.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139585
    "Personal History Department of Surry County  "
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Listing of short biographical sketch of people born in Surry County  . See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D (incomplete).

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139586
    "History of Surry County  "
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM (incomplete).

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139587
    "A catalogue of the Pharochial Library at Manicanton, on James River, in Her Majesties Colony of Virginia"
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id139588
    Drawings of medals, pendant and other royal emblems
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id139608
  Various transcripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Contains various transcripts of wills, land leasing and ownership, African Slave Trade, court cases, descriptions of towns and land and a few memoirs. Some of the (family) names found mentioned in the transcripts are: Tyler, Taliaferro, Taylor, Jeferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Fox.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id139609
  Various transcripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Transcripts including letter and recordings of property transfers; some of the family names found in these transcripts are the following: Smith, Knott, Stockton, Eppes, Hylton, Archer, Taiman, Carter, Gill, Walker, and Gayle.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id139612
  Various transcripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Transcripts including letters and marriage bonds from the Yorktown Clerk's Office. Names found in the documents include: Abercrombie and Hornsby.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id139613
  Various transcripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Transcripts including records of marriages, deaths, mentionings of various wills, births and land patents. Name included among the transcripts are: Lock, Eckhols, Hudson, Tucker, Hawkins, Reade, Curtis, Clayton, and Randolph.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id139615
  Various transcripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Transcripts including the Board of Trade papers of James City, Virginia, mentionings of wills, deeds, land divisions, a Register of St. James Northern Parish in Goochland County  , Virginia and notes from York Co., Virginia records. Names mentioned in the documents include: Charroon, Armistead, Ewing, Stith, Hairston, and Johnson.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 6 id139616
  Various transcripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Transcripts including notes on personalized paper of Lyon G. Tyler with a "College of William and Mary" masthead, notes on wills, marriages, births, deaths, family relations, and a listing of soldiers of the American Revolution.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1 id139620
  Trancsripts directly mentioning the Tyler Family
  undated
• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id139621
  Marriage bonds in Surry Co., Virginia
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Bonds collected by Lyon G. Tyler

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id139623
  Micellaneous court records
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Includes cases involving John Wilson vs. Stephen Girard, John Kendall, et. al. (witnessed by Theodore Armistead).

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id139624
  Manuscript volume containing notes on several court cases
  undated
• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 5 id140034
  Transcripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Transcripts including indentures, a letter from Rose O'Neill Greenhow "the noted Confederate spy," notes in the Wallace Family, a draft of a short story by Gertrude R.R. Richards and a letter.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 6 id140035
  Various documents
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Various letters and transcripts, court orders, and a list "in honor of the College Company, in the War of the Revolution" of which President James Madison heads as the Captain.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 7 id140036
  Genealogical notes
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Genealogical notes in which the following names are found among others: William Gilbert, the Bickley family, Marshall, Pwell, and Tyree Harris.

• Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 8 id140037
  Typescripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Typescripts of short stories, items from the Virginia Gazette, journal entries, and letters.

• Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 1 id140039
  Manuscripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Manuscripts including journal entries, records of land transactions, wills, an article entitled "Emmigrants to Ohio and Illinois," and several letters.

• Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 2 id140040
  Transcriptions
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Transcriptions of Robert Carter Letter Book, a letter written by Emmanuel Jones in 1768 recommending that the "Gentlemen of the College" [of William and Mary] return now that the destruction [?]; many other letters, wills, land transactions, and parts of journals are included.

• Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 3 id140041
  Transcripts
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Transcripts including the last will of Thomas Gibbs, blacksmith, land transaction listing of soldiers "in service March 1862," a tribute to Robert E. Lee, Virginiarious wills, letters, journal extracts and a list in memory of members of the Tyler family.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Volume: 124 id140043
  MsV. #124: Receipt book of Alexander Gardiner for various services rendered
  1844 March 14-1849 February 6
  Scope and Contents

  47 pp. MsV #124.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Volume: 125 id140045
  MsV. #125: Account book of Alexander Gardiner with the Manhattan Company, New York
  1844 March 15-1851 January 28
  Scope and Contents

  61 pp. MsV. #125. Includes 6 cashier's checks. January 10, 1850-January 15, 1851. All are signed by Alexander Gardiner, Cashier of the Manhattan Company.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Volume: 126 id140046
  MsV. #126: Account book of "David Gardiner in account with the Manhattan Co."
  1863-1865
  Scope and Contents

  10 pp. MsV #126.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Volume: 127 id140048
  MsV. #127: Account book of Juliana Gardiner with the Manhattan Company
  1850-1854
  Scope and Contents

  38 pp. MsV #127.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Volume: 128 id140049
  MsV. #128: Historical account
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Historical account entitled "chronicles of East Hampton," of Gardiner's Island which was owned by nine generations of the Gardiner family beginning in 1639. The account, though printed, includes hand written editorial remarks by Alexander Gardiner [?]. 217 pp. MsV #128.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Volume: 129 id140050
  MsV. #129: "Poems of St. Geo[rge] Tucker, [volume] I, born 5th Janusry 1827-d. 24th January 1863."
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Includes a dedication to Miss Gilmer, Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, his wife, to whom he offers this gift of his poetry. 33 pp. MsV #129.

• Mixed Materials Box: 11 Volume: 130 id140051
  MsV. #130:Poems of St. George Tucker
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Volume II. 30 pp. MsV #130.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Volume: 131 id140053
  MsV. #131: "Vir[ginia] Alm[a]nack [sic] [fo]r the Year [of our Lo]rd God 1766."
  1766
  Scope and Contents

  22 pp. D (fragment). Includes diary and account book. 32 pp. MsV #131.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Volume: 132 id140054
  MsV. #132 (copy): "Diary of Charles Copland, copied from the original in the possession of Mrs. Charles Copland Wight."
  1788-1822
  Scope and Contents

  Copied by Anna Melissa Graves and witnessed by Emily E. Graves and Emily Wight Graves. 109 pp. Cy of MsV #132.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Volume: 133 id140055
  MsV. #133: Day Book I
  1792 June-1799 December
  Scope and Contents

  Lists various account, debts and payments of various people. 152 pp. MsV #133.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Volume: 134 id140056
  MsV. #134: Tax collector book
  1837
  Scope and Contents

  The book lists individuals and their taxable assets including such things as slaves, harnesses, horses, and lots. 51 pp. MsV #134.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Volume: 135 id140059
  MsV. #135: Letters, collected from the Daily Alta California
  1854 December 20-1856 June 5
  Scope and Contents

  Letters collected by Wilson Barstow and Webster Barstow, written by "A Lady Correspondence - E.D.B." in New York. Comments on the life-style in New York City - the poverty, the plays, the filth, and the splendor. 78 pp. MsV #135.

• Mixed Materials Box: 12 Volume: 136 id140060
  MsV. #136: Surveyor's book
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Includes surveys for sewers and an asylum. Surveyor unidentified. 127 pp. MsV #136.