Typescript copy of resolutions, 1812, passed at a meeting of the freeholders and citizens of Accomack to consider and express their sentiments on public affairs and certain late occurrences.

Bible records from Accomack and Northhampton Counties  . Bible records of Accomack and Northampton   Counties   compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volume 9. (Mss. Acc. 1991.46)

Bible records of Accomack and Northampton   Counties   compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volumes 12 and 13.  Mss. Acc. 1994.74a

Photograph of an original pen and ink sketch of St. George's Church by Rev. James Willis Eastburn. Mss. Acc. 2008.193

Scope and Contents Receipts for quitrents (1750), payments and judgments (1752), tax receipts for 1822 and 1824 and typescript of petitions on juries (1798), concerning selection of juries, addresses, 1918 and 1936, concerning Grace Church, Cismont, Va. Typed manuscript concerning Albemarle Agricultural Society and typescript of minute book, 1817-1828, of Albemarle Agricultural Society as well as material concerning "Fancy Hill," Albemarle County  , Va. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by Lucy W. Sneed and John Lawrence and purchased from C. H. Stoneman by W&M Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1940 and 1997.

Handwritten copy of a bond for Drury M. Burnley who is elected as sheriff of Albemarle County   for the term of two years beginning January 1, 1857.  Bond includes names of family members.  Mss. Acc. 1997.31b. Certificate from Free Union Baptist Church for Sister Sally Wood to recommend her for membership. September 1883. Two letters to Bro' (Brother) Dudley from L.W. (Allen) which mentions Licking Hole Church. November 23, 1853 and undated.  Mss. Acc. 2008.193.

Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from W.S. Morton about material for the William and Mary Quarterly. Typed copy of Marriage Bonds of Amelia County  , A-Z by husband, ca. 1735-1854. Prepared by J.D. Eggleston. Undated. Photographs of Amelia Sulpher Spring with notes on the reverse side. Undated. Letter to Susie from a correspondent in Mattoax, Virginia. Undated. Mss. Acc. 2008.193.

Papers, 1769-1803, relating to Amherst County  , Va. Includes appointment, 1769, of 18 Justices of the Peace , signed by Lieut. Gov. Botetourt (Lord Botetourt). A bond, 29 January, 1803, due from J. Daniel Day and Solomon Day to Jane Rickets, widow of Thomas Rickets. Attested to by John Reynolds and Noah Guttry. 1 p. cy of ADS. Gift of Mrs. G.M. Kent in 1948.

Includes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.

Scope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County  , Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County  , Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County  , Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W&M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.

Receipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.

Scope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to "Willie Dear" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County  ) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to "My Dear Brother" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.

Correspondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County   with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to "Mr. ---(?)" from "Your friend only" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and "our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen." March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To "My dear Susie" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County   Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.

Scope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue "receipt for special tax" for R.M. Dennis for a business of "retail dealer ...liquor" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County  , Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County  , Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold "large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy...." The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between "the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.

Scope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has "received no satisfaction for the above ballance." On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states "we the jewry find for the plaintiff..." Payment to "Sovereign Lord King George the third" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County  , Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County  . May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells "Muse" as "Mary???" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, "General Agency at Washington City" about "Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County  , Virginia. undated.

Mostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for "John M. Merryman's Cement Wash." May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County  , Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.

Scope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One "editorial" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include "Sponge Pudding" and "Chow Chow Pickle."  Includes a headache remedy.

Letter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County  . September 8, 1873. 1 item.

Bill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.

Land Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County  , Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).

Agreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County  , Va. called "the Batt land."

Scope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County  , Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of "Rosney,"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W&M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. & Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.

Scope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County  , Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).

Transcript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County  , Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County   names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.

Scope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County  , Va. Includes such items as extracts from county   records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Greenway Court.

Copy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript "A Culpeper Census of 1781" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.

Ledger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County  , Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.

Papers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County  , Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)

Certificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County  , Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.

Deed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County   (Shenandoah County  ), Virginia.

Photostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County   to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County   to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.

Typescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County  , Va., entitled "The First Plantation," by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.

Typed extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County   [now Essex County  .] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County  . 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for "Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788," with a note on reverse "Subscription for St. Marks Church." Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County   to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.

Ground plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County  . In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.

Scope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County  , Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County  ; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of "Woodlawn," home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.

Copy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County  , Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.

Land grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County  , Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Broadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County  .

Note on document: "…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…" Typed carbon copy of "The History of Rivanna Parish in the County   of Fluvanna, Virginia" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, "Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy." February 13, 1941. Notebook called "Weather Report" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.

Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.

Scope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for "The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th..." Certificates from residents of "Kent's Store, Fluvanna County  , Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties  .

Article on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.

Work Projects Administration Writers' Program. "The White Man Comes to Stay," "War Whoops in the Wilderness," and "Explorers in the Wilderness." 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County   District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52

Scope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.

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Item inventory in each folder.

Item inventory in folder.

Acra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.

Baytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.

Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.

Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.

Bridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.

Dame-Gloucester County   School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.

Hall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.

Lawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.

Oakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.

Ransone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.

Tabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.

Papers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.

Two or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.

1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).

Amory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.

Ball-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.

Campbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.

Edwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.

James - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.

Pitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.

Item survey in folder.

Item inventory in folder.

Item inventory in folder.

Scope and Contents "Gloucester County  , Virginia Places and Names"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.

Scope and Contents "Gloucester County  , Virginia Places and Names"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.

"Story of Elmington" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of "New Bottle" House, Undated.  Photograph of "Painting of Gloucester from the Water", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  "Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument," 1889.  Brochure on "The Belle Roi Female School" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.

1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County  , to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County   and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County  , January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County  , February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County   of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County  , Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County  , Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County  , about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County  , and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County  , New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County  , October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County  , Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County  , Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County  , Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County   from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County   from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County   from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County   from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.

Carbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County  , Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.

Daily Press newspaper article, " County   Barber Still Cutting," about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.

Patent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County  , Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.

Papers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County  , Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases

They appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County  .  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger

Copy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County   Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.

A typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.

Deed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County  , Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from "Life and Speeches of Henry Clay." 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.

Scope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County  , Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county  . A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  "Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach & Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4" x 12 3/4" x 1 1/4",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05" "On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date)." "There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc....." Purchased.

Deed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County  , Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.

Portion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County   [W.Va.]

Scope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County  , Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.

Order, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County  , Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.

Photocopy of a booklet, "Fork Boykin" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.

Index or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County   area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.

Blueprints of tracts of land in James City County  . Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.

Scope and Contents One booklet: "Sheriffs of James Citty Countie" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County   via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.

Photostat copies of James City County   petitions, beginning in the 18th century.

List (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County  , Va. [W.Va.]

Bill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County  , Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 "Bulletin of the King and Queen County   Historical Society." Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County  . February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County  ).

Typed copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney

Fragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county   to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county   and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.

Scope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, "Parson Skyring" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, "Homes in the County  ." Daily Press book review of "A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County  , April 1952. Brochure on King William County  , with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)

Typed transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: "Bewdley," Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).

Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County  , Va.

Typed copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County   bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County   bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County  . 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.

Tax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.

Copy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.

Cumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County  , about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.

Patent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).

Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County  , Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, "The Hebron Church Birth Register" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.

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Volume 2.

News clippings about the records of early Mathews County  . Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.

Papers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County  , Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to "…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, &c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry." Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.

Patent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County   to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.

Includes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County   record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County   to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County   history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.

Lists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.

Broadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,

A list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.

History, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County  , Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, "The Lower Parish of Nansemond County  , Virginia." Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.

Scope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County  , Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the "Criss Cross House." 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County   recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County  . 2 items.

Bond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.

Copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.

Legal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton   County  .

Copy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County  , Va. 1 item.

Extracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County  , W. Va. records. 1 piece.

Papers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County  , Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County  , Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for "Stratford Fund" tea at St. Thomas House.

Letter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county   [Page County  .] 1 item.

Ledger, Page County  , Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.

Advertisement for sale of "Fairystones."

Two newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.

A 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.

Scope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, "The Genesis of Powhatan County   in Virginia" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W&M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.

Copy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report "Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee," 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County   Courthouse on the prisons in the county  . Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County   Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County   by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.

Papers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County  , Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.

Papers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County  , Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.

Papers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County  , Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county   court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.

Indenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County  . January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.

Negative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County   "for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last." (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, "The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County   to watch...in defence of American freedom." Lists the people chosen for each area of the county  .

Printed list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County  , Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County   for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.

Local Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, "Hides wanted." Undated. 3 items.

Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County  , Va. 1 item.

Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County  , Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.

Broadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their "Cheap Store" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.

Documents, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County  , Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.

Documents, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County  , Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton & John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.

Copy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County  , Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County  . Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County   in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of "An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County   of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies." 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County   Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, "Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.

Scope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County  , Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County   compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County   conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of "Representative" a newspaper of the Surry County   Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County   adjacent to "College Lines." Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.

Papers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County  , Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County  , 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.

Undated items and photographs.

Scope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County  ; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of "stone" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the "Breed of the Countrey"; whereas "we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas "we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.

Deposition, 1794, taken in Washington County  , Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County  , Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County  . Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for "Margin for Error." 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.

Photostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County   of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.

Scope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County  , Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.

Printed list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County  , Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)

Plat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.

Scope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county   records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County   Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County   land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between "Six Mile Ordinary," "Allen's Ordinary" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County . September 30, 1781.

Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.

Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.

Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. Index.