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Finding Aid Authors: Cynthia B. Brown.
Administrative Information
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Conditions Governing Access:
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Preferred Citation:
Barraud Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Gift: 36 items, 1954. Gift: 28 items, 1965. Gift: 1 items, 1984. Gift: 1 items, 1992. 2006.02, gift of Susan H. Godson and James S. Darling.
Processing Information:
Processed by Cynthia B. Brown in 1984.
Family History:
The head of the family, Philip Barraud was the son of Daniel Barraud of Norfolk, Virginia. He was born on 8 October 1757. He served as a surgeon in the American Revolution and moved to Williamsburg in 1782. Barraud married Ann Blaws Hansford in 1783 and moved back to Norfolk in 1799 to accept a position as head of the Marine Hospital in Norfolk. He died on 26 November 1830.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and other papers, mostly 1810-1860, of the Barraud family of Norfolk, Virginia.
Correspondence of Dr. Philip Barraud (1758-1830), his wife, Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud (1760-1836), and their children, included Daniel Cary Barraud (1790-1867), Otway Byrd Barraud (b. 1801), and Leliana (Barraud) Baker (b. 1805).
A number of the letters, as well as some poems, are from St. George
Tucker (1752-1827), a close friend of Barraud's when he lived in Williamsburg, Va. Subjects covered include the War of 1812,
medical service in the American Revolution and social life in Norfolk, Virginia.
Also included are the commissions of John Taylor Barraud (1826-1860), U.S. Navy, and his narrative diary, 1844-1847, while serving off the Mexican coast; a contemporary copy (1820) of Thomas Jefferson's thoughts on the education of women; grants for bounty lands awarded Daniel Cary Barraud for his service in the War of 1812; a composition on Cato by Jonn Taylor Barraud (1826-1860), for the College of William and Mary; and the draft of a letter from James Barron (1758-1851), to President Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) regarding Dr. Barraud's public services.
See Also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19
Arrangement of Materials:
Organization: This collection is organized into 3 series. Series 1 contains Personal Papers and Correspondence; Series 2 contains a Diary; and Series 3 contains the Addition to the Collection, 1992.45. Series 4 contains the Addition to the Collection, 2006.02. Arrangement: The collection is arranged chronologically by date.
Related Material
Available in microfilm University Publications of America. See also the Barraud Family Music Volumes, #s 9, 12, and 23 in the Music Collection.
Separated Material
Music Volumes #9, #12, and #23 in the Music Collection, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary are related to the Barraud Family Papers.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Barraud family
- Barraud, Ann Blaws, 1760-1836
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- History of the College
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
- Medicine--Practice--Virginia
- Medicine--United States--History--18th century
- Medicine--Virginia--History--19th century
- Music--18th century
- Music--Virginia--Williamsburg.
- Norfolk (Va.)--History--18th century
- Norfolk (Va.)--History--19th century
- Tucker, St.
George
, 1752-1827
- United States--History--Mexican War, 1845-1848
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
- United States--History--War of 1812
- United States. Navy
- Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century
- Women--Education--Virginia
General
Other Information:
Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00043.frame
Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:
When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Barraud, Ann Blaws Hansford, 1760-1836
- Barraud, Ann Blaws, 1760-1836
- Barraud, Daniel Cary, 1790-1867
- Barraud, John Taylor, 1826-1860
- Barraud, Otway Byrd, b. 1801
- Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830
- Darling, James S.
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
- Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century
Container List
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123868
Philip Barraud, Rathbone Place, London, England, to Daniel Barraud, Smithfield, Virginia3 pages.1779 August 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Mentions his brother, Daniel Barraud's eldest son, Philip; sorry to hear he lost all when driven from Norfolk; death of Philip Barraud's mother; mention of Mr. Hansford; comments on the "plate" mother left Daniel.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123869
[?], Hudsons River Near New Windsor, N.Y. to Philip Barraud4 pages.1782 April 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Conditions in the army, including mention of "the Baron [von Steuben"?], Generals Heath and McDaugall, and Aduef; asks about Barraud's family.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123870
Medical Bill of Copeland Parker due Philip Barraud, listing visits made and medicines prescribed1 page.1800 June-NovemberScope and Contents
Endorsed, "Received payment for P. Barraud. G.W. Maupin."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123871
2 pages.1802 December 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Will not be able to come for a visit due to his and his wife's poor health; also "Fan" will be visiting soon; mention of "Poll"; Henry arrived and is helping prepare his [SGT] book [Blackstone's Commentaries] for publication; [Nathaniel] Beverley [Tucker] will winter at "Bizarre" with is sister; best wishes for upcoming marriage of [Ann Hansford Barraud and John Hartwell Cockel]; hopes to meet soon, possibly at Swann's Point.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123872
John Barraud' to "Mr. President, the Right Reverend James Madison", William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia4 pages.1806Scope and Contents
School composition on Cato.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123873
M.W. Allen' to her daughter, Miss Honoria O'Grady, Norfolk, Virginia1 page.1807 August 21Scope and Contents
Encourages her to write neat letters, "clear of blots because it looks very ugly;" promises to send a present for every "handsome letter sent;" upset that Grandpapa will not let Grandmama whip her as she has heard that she [HO'G] keeps herself dirty and "kicks up her heels in the street;" praises the value of whipping and studies.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123874
2 pages.1809 March 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Inscribed to Dr. Philip and Mrs. Barraud, 22 June 1809.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123875
3 pages.1810 June 17Scope and Contents
Appended is Philip Barraud's explanation of the story. 1827 January 10
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123876
Agreement Between Dr. Philip Barraud and Mr. Parker to Cure Harry [an enslaved person?] of the "Veneral Complaint" for $30.001 page.1812 March 26Scope and Contents
An endorsement reads; "The poor fellow died...no cure was made, consequently no pay can be demanded."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123877
Paul P. Barraud, London, England to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia3 pages.1812 August 29Scope and Contents
Talk of British- U.S. relations; also mention of the safe return of Philip's son from Paris, France.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123878
John Hamilton, London, England, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia3 pages.1812 September 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Had safe voyage to England; news of Spain, telling of Madrid being occupied by the Marquis of Wellington, and stating that "the seige of Cadiz is raised, and many successes of the British in that country render it likely that that country will soon be evacuated by the French"; also news of Europe, stating that a "reconciliation with America is expected."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123879
1 page.1814 January 10 [sic] [1815]Scope and Contents
Expresses feelings before battle with the British forces; reminisces about childhood. Endorsed as "1815."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123880
Paul P. Barraud, London, England, to Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia3 pages.1815 May 12Scope and Contents
Discusses peace between U.S. and Britian; family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123881
3 pages.1815 September 20Scope and Contents
Words of caution about handling a business transaction in which Barraud is also involved; physical condition of both; repairs to home in Norfolk.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123882
"Mother", [Anne Blaws (Hansford) Barraud], Norfolk, Virginia, to her son, Dr. John Barraud "at General Cocke's Bremo," Fluvanna
County
, Virginia
3 pages.1819 September 14Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Family news, including Daniel Cary Barraud's marriage; discusses their health, and the possibility of his returning home after he has recovered; Captain Crane is courting Miss[?]
King
, although Gabriel [?] doesn't believe that she [Miss
King
] really cares for him; Captain Wadsworth, Mary Eliza Taylor, and Mr. [?] Randolph believe that Gabriel wishes that it were she whom he was courting; mention of the Constitution "breaking ground" and the upcoming arrival of the Columbus, both of which will provide "reinforcement" for the local girls in the way of entertainment on board; she, however, has not permitted Lelia to go - "this does not prevent their serenading us every night or two [though]"; Beverly Kennon and Miss [?] Skipwith have "parted by mutual consent [and] the families are not up on visiting terms"; expects a visit from William Nivison and his son any day; yearns for fruit since a large storm destroyed their peach trees; mention of Louisa [?], Nancy Moreland and "little Nan."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123883
John Taylor Barraud, "Bremo," Fluvanna
County
, Virginia to his mother, Mrs. Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
3 pages.1820 January 3Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Report of family at "Bremo"; mention of John Hartwell Cocke, and a visit by Wilson Cary; various children interested in studies including Philip, who is "trying French but is rather thick tongued"; tells of an unsuccessful hunting expedition, stating that Otway [Byrd Barraud] is a "poor hand with a gun."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123884
1 page.1820 January 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Glad to hear health has improved; mention of his "poor, sick and afflicted child, Polly" who is confined to her bed, with neither Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt or Dr. Smith able to find a name or remedy for the illness; describes her illness; tells of a visit by Sally Peachy and her sister Nanny.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123885
Thomas Jefferson, "Monticello," Virginia to John Hartwell Cocke1820 March 14Scope and Contents
Contemporary Cy. Discussion on the education of women.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123886
John T. Barraud' to his sister Lelianna Barraud,1 page.ante 1821Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Sending a bundle of clothes for her "Mammy Jenny"; inquires about her reading.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123887
2 pages.1821 July 19Scope and Contents
Discussion of their health, including poem expressing religious feelings; family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123888
Otway B. Barraud, Norwalk, Virginia, to his sister, Lelianna Barraud, "Bremo," Fluvanna
County
, Virginia
3 pages.1821 September 4Scope and ContentsScope and Contents
Family news; tries to persuade Lelia to remain at "Bremo" because of a "violent disease" prevalent in Norfolk; describes a "large gale" which blew two Richmond steam boats up the Eastern Branch.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123889
"The Father," [Daniel Cary Barraud], to "Cousin," Miss Judith C. Applewhaite,1 page.[1822?]Scope and Contents
Announces the birth of Mira Rosa Barraud; the mother is doing well.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123890
[Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud], Norfolk, Virginia, to her daughter Lelia A. [(Barraud)] Baker, Suffolk, Virginia3 pages.1825 DecemberScope and Contents
Family news; delay of the Tucker family's visit because of the death of Charles Carter; describes how she will fill her time while her husband is away; did not go to "Bremo" because there was only room for 4 people in Mr. Cocke's carriage; heard that Patsy [?] is to marry the Baptist preacher, but doesn't believe it; mention of Louisianna's "affair" and the attention being paid to her by a "certain Presbyterian gentlemen"; has a pot of pickles for her and her "work table," which needs to be repaired.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123891
Henry Clay, Department of State, Washington, D.C., to
George
Hay, Judge of the United States for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
1 page.1826 February 14Scope and ContentsEnclosing the commission of John Pegram as marshall of the United States for the Eastern District of Virginia; requests that he deliver it to him.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123892
Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to St.
George
Tucker "at Joseph C. Cabell's," Warminster, Virginia
2 pages.1826 July 17Scope and ContentsMentions Tucker's recent visit; Barraud family affairs; comments on the deaths of Jefferson and Adams.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123893
2 pages.1826 October 20Scope and Contents
Comments and sympathy of brother-in-law, Robert Taylor; other family news; mention of disease in Norfolk.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123894
Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Lelia A. (Barraud) Baker, Suffolk, Virginia2 pages.1826 October 24Scope and Contents
Invitation for her family to come for a visit; family news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123895
1 page.1827 January 8
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123896
1827 March 14
Scope and Contents
Mention of the fire in Norfolk; quotations from Tucker's brother [Thomas Tudor Tucker]'s letter concerning Barraud.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123897
1 page.1827 April 16Scope and Contents
Recollection of the time Barraud lived in Williamsburg "now [a] deserted village"; visit of Tucker Coles; other family news; regards from Sally Peachy and others.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123898
3 pages.1827 May 4Scope and Contents
Mention of Frank Willis, Mr. Tunstall's appointment in Washington, D.C., Helen and Tucker Coles, [Thomas Tudor Tucker], and other members of the Tudor family; received the leather from Cary.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123899
2 pages.1827 June 10Scope and Contents
Thanks him for the letter of sympathy; family news; plans to travel north.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123900
E.A. Eyre, Christianburg, Virginia, to "cousin," Mrs. Lelia Anna (Barraud) Baker, Norfolk, Virginia3 pages.1827 August 4Scope and Contents
Family news; went horseback riding; heard that Norfolk has become quite "gay," mentioning a party given by Dr. Selden for Elizabeth Johnston, a "sweet tempered sprightly girl."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123901
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D.C., to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia1 page.1827 December 5
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123902
Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud, "Bremo," Fluvanna
County
, Virginia, to her husband, Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
4 pages.[1827?] December 24Scope and ContentsFamily news; mention of John Hartwell Cocke; describes in detail the visit to the "Rock," and a waterfall; social gossip; birth of daughter to Louisianna (Cocke) Faulcon; Nancy [?] is making a flannel waistcoat for herself; asks opinion of the sale of the "Dover Estate" for $1,000, stating that it is a "most elegant place."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123903
[Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud], Norfolk, Virginia, to her daughter, Lelia [(Barraud) Baker],4 pages.[1828]Scope and Contents
News of family and friends; mention of the Cocke and Tucker families; election of General Jackson causing a "great bustle," with Doctor Andrews giving a "great Jackson dinner"; lecture on the evils of women who lead men on.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123904
3 pages.1829 April 24Scope and Contents
Discusses the death of his wife Eliza (Naylor) Tucker, and thanks him for his condolences.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123905
James Barron, to General Andrew Jackson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C.1 page.1829 [May]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Reports that Dr. Barraud was to be removed from his post, and commending Barraud. Including AMsS, letter dated May 14, by Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, being a statement about his education, and services to the United States by being in charge of several hospitals, including a military hospital, 1776-1779, the Eastern State Hospital; and the Naval Hospital at Norfolk. 2 pages. Also including ADr., by Philip Barraud, stating that his appointment by the Adams Committee was without his consent [an apparent defense against replacement under Jackson's "spoils system". 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123906
"Father" Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia to Mrs. Lelia Anne (Barraud) Baker, Suffolk, Virginia3 pages.1829 November 20Scope and Contents
Re: family affairs; is building a "handsome portico" at the South door; explains the supplies used, including marble, and the style of architecture as Doric. Including letter by Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia. 1 page. Also including explanatory note concerning letter. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123907 1830 February 20
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123908
"Grand Daughter," Mira Rosanna Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Ann Barraud, South Quay, Virginia1832 December 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Imagines the baking of mince pies and cheesecakes for Christmas; tells of the installing of a new stove, and her father's concern that it won't hold enough coal to heat a large room; describes a recent fire and other family news.Including ANS, n.d., from Daniel Cary Barraud. 1 page. Also including explanatory note concerning letter. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123909
J[ohn] Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, To Otway B. Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia1 page.1834 April 20Scope and Contents
Did not know his father [Dr. Philip Barraud] during the Revolutionary War - only afterwards; nor did he know Dr. Applewhaite as he was "fortunate enough not to be sick during the whole of my service [in the Revolutionary War]."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123910
Littleton W. Tazewell, Council Chamber, Richmond, Virginia, to Richard H. Baker, South Quay, Suffolk, Nansemond
County
, Virginia
1 page.1834 April 22Scope and ContentsIncluded commission appointing him judge of the General Court and Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the first circuit, filling the vacancy made due to the death of Robert B. Taylor. (Commission not enclosed).
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123911
William H. Day, Smithfield, Virginia, to Otway B. Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia2 pages.1835 July 21Scope and Contents
Concerning the service of Dr. Orr [in the American Revolution?]; tells some Orr family genealogy; and mentions the marriage of Dr. Applewhaite's sister to Dr. Orr.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123912
William H. Allmand, U.S. Ship Jamestown, Porto Grando Island, St. Vincents, Cape de Verdes, to "Uncle," John Allmand, Norfolk, Virginia4 pages.1845 August 27Scope and Contents
Details of the cruise of his ship to the coast [of Africa?], Madeira and the Canaries; prospect of relief in 8 months; tells of his shipmates buying Madeira wine; describes the inhabitants of the Canaries, and their language, which is similar to Latin; tells of a court martial on board the Yorktown.Including N., explaining relationship of William H. Allmand to
George
P. Blow. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123914
"Norry" [Honoria Allmand, later Mrs. John Taylor Barraud], Boston, Massachusetts, to "Brother," Albert [Allmand]4 pages.[1846?] May 31Scope and Contents
Discusses his drinking problem, the family's grief over it, and the prospects that he will be dismissed from the Navy because of it.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123915
Grant for 80 acres of bounty lands to Daniel Cary Barraud, Surgeon's Mate, 5th Regt., Virginia Militia, War [of] 18121 page.1852 February 6Scope and Contents
Issued by the Dept. of the Interior and signed J.E. Heath, Commissioner. Includes various assignments on verso, 1884, and engravings of Andrew Jackson, and wild horses.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123916
Commission of John Taylor Barraud, as Master in the U.S. Navy, signed by Franklin Pierce, President of the United States1855 April 18
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123917
Commission of John Taylor Barraud as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy2 items.1855 September 14Scope and Contents
Signed by Franklin Pierce, President of the United States.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123918
Grant of 80 acres of bounty lands to Daniel Cary Barraud, Assistant Surgeon, Col. Mason's Regt., Virginia Militia, War of 18121 pages.1856 April 2Scope and Contents
Issued by the Dept. of the Interior and signed by J. Minot, commissioner. Includes various assignments on verso, 1884, and numerous engravings depicting a battle from [the War of 1812?], a farmer, an Indian raid, and portraits of Lieut. General Winfield Scott and Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123919
Invitation to Miss Courtney Cordelia Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to a soiree at the Ocean House, Norfolk, Virginia1 page.1857 January 20
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123920
Stock certificates of the Union Car Works, Norfolk
County
, Virginia, issued to John Taylor Barraud, with engravings showing the Union Car Works factory, various horses and carts, buggies, and wagons, a streetcar and a train
3 items.1857 February 4, 1860 January 25 - Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123921
Receipt for the will of John Taylor Barraud, deceased, at the Circuit Court of the City of Norfolk1 page.1860 November 17Scope and Contents
Signed by Jno. Williams.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123922
Receipt for loan of $101.00 to M. Barraud1 page.1883 April 2
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123923
Offer of R. M. Peale, Springfield, Mo., to buy land warrants of the Mexican War, Indian War, War of 1812, or Civil War Homestead filings1 page.1904 October
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123924
Confederate States of America ten dollar bill1864 February 17
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123925
[Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud], Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Lelia A. Baker, South Quay3 pages.[no year] May 9Scope and Contents
Baptism of Mary; mention of Joseph Cabell; family news; details about clothes that need to be altered, and a dress that needs to be lined.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123926
Louisianna Barraud Cocke, Bremo Fluvanna
County , Virginia to Dr. Phillip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
3 pages.[no year] March 28Scope and ContentsExpresses satisfaction with the news of their acquiescence in her engagement to John N. Faulcon; hope her brother continues to recover; plans to visit in a fortnight; mentions her garden and visitors; mentions mutual acquaintances. Adds postscript to Aunt Lelia; requests two dresses be made for her in the next two months.
Narrative diary of John Taylor Barraud, U.S. Navy, while serving on the John Adams, a 20-gun sloop of war. 5 page typed summary included. The diary covers the time from Barraud's arrival by ship in Norfolk, Virginia, after an absence of 3 years. In early 1845, he goes to New York, N.Y. for assignment on the John Adams, which later travels to Pensacola, Florida and then to the Mexican coast. A large part of the diary consists of comments while sailing between Pensacola and Mexico, includes comments on the land, sea, and diplomatic aspects of the Mexican War. In late October, 1846, Barraud sails to Boston, Massachusetts, from whence he travels to New York, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, Maryland, Portsmouth, Virginia, the U.S. Naval Academy, Richmond, Virginia, via canal to the mountains, and back to the Academy.
Photocopy of S. Lawson Barraud's letter to Cary Cocke, 20 Jan. 1851 regarding the Gold Rush. Location of original with John Page Elliott? Acc. 1992.45 Addition.
A typescript of a preliminary report on Ann Blaws Barraud by James S. Darling. Report on Ann Barraud as a Williamsburg wife, mother and musician, with notes on her husband Philip, a medical doctor and visiting physician to the Mental Hospital. Acc. 2006.02 Addition