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to Robert W. Jeffery

Duplicate of Gideon Welles' letter acknowledging Jeffery's resignation as a surgeon in the U.S. Navy.

GLC01896.047

to Edward Archer

Astonishment and joy over Sue's marriage to William [Jones], the sentiments of Kate, Sally, and Dr. A., news of family and friends, construction of a new Catholic church, Richard [Jeffery]'s request for Chinese pegs and Edward's bad fortune in love...

GLC01896.024

to [Edward R. Archer]

Regarding events that occured in the summer and fall last including: in June, the death of their cousin, Mary Williamson, and also of "Lucy's Jesse," Roberta giving birth to another girl, Archer's marriage in July, Kate's bout with Typhoid fever in...

GLC01896.032

to Aaron Jeffery

Expresses his disapproval of a possible appointment to office from Abraham Lincoln who has been elected president, the conflict between North and South, his advice to prepare for the worst and to hold above all else the fundamental principle of self...

GLC01896.045

to Aaron Jeffery

Has decided to leave Greensborough and go to Wilmington to "attend the sick" in that city, acknowledging that he is leaving his post without permission but rationalizes his behavior with the contention that his request must have "miscarried" in the...

GLC01896.049

to Aaron Jeffery

Richard reports on his arrival in the city of Charleston and finds it "...much more quiet than I supposed they would be." He asserts that the people believe that the Yankees will not attack the city and that they are going about "their ordinary...

GLC01896.051

to Aaron Jeffery

Concerning information about his unexpected transfer from Charleston to Savannah where "...my responsibilities are greater & the means of meeting them less..." Discusses the anti-climactic Union attack on Charleston including the unimpressive...

GLC01896.052

to Aaron Jeffery

Positive analysis on the ability of General Pemberton to command at Vicksburg, the defense of which is, maintains Richard , "...a defence of the obstinacy of the President..." He consequently tears into the newspaper editors and the gulible...

GLC01896.053

to Aaron Jeffery

Musing about the meaning of Vicksburg, Jeffrey maintains that Grant will have to "whip" both Pemberton and Johnston before he can get anywhere. Continues with a long indictment of the Yankees and the observation that "they are now enlisting negroes...

GLC01896.054

to Aaron Jeffery

Requesting that the family "...write often, for my anxiety is very great at times, & a letter does relieve it much." Richard speaks of the physical stress he has been undergoing, reflects pessimistically on the value and fate of the of Charleston to...

GLC01896.055

to Aaron Jeffery

Reprimanding Aaron for not writing more frequently--"...in reason of your long silence I am sometimes very uneasy." Richard continues to address the resistance of Charleston and the placing of heavy artillery guns mounted in front of Fort Wagner...

GLC01896.056

to Aaron [Jeffery]

Requests that Aaron always write "...as fully as you did in the last letter," and praises him for deciding not to take Ann out of school to save money. Richard promises that as soon as he is able he will send money to help the family out--enclosing...

GLC01896.065

to [Robert W. Jeffery]

Greatly relieved to have finally heard from Richard, Aaron Jeffery writes a battle account of the "fight of which you enquire" which he had been involved in "accidentally." The Armory Battalion, to which he was attached, initially pushed back Yankee...

GLC01896.067

to Aaron Jeffery

Seeking information about Grant's anticipated attack on Richmond, Richard is particularly interested in what his brother thinks might happen and in how local opinion is running. Jeffery expresses his hope that the attack will "...end as have all...

GLC01896.068

to Aaron Jeffery

Richard apologizes for the delay in answering Aaron's last letter noting that the break in the mails kept him from getting a letter dated 29 June until 15 July. Richard hopes that the family is safe now that Grant's campaign against Richmond has...

GLC01896.069

to Aaron Jeffery

Thanks for the bolt of cloth that Aaron sent, but maintains that he has enough clothes and that it would have been better used for the children. Hopes that Sherman "...will at last be outgeneralled & that his army will be entirely destroyed,...[and]...

GLC01896.070

to her granddaughter

News of letters received and written, family sicknesses, particularly of her cousin, Richard W. Jeffery, and herself. News of family fortunes in the post-war period, including the rental of a farm.

GLC01896.086

to Aaron Jeffery

Confidential discussion of legal efforts to have custody of "poor dear Richards [Jeffery] little orphan children," and despite the great amount of trouble they have caused her since their mother's death [Ann Jeffery], she is going to "October court"...

GLC01896.087

To [Dr. R.W. Jeffery]

Discussion of Jeffrey's "lots" in Seattle, including which individuals to forward enquiries to and the possibility of being "redeemed" for the selling of lots done to pay taxes. Mentions requesting information of Lan Mill, and advises Jeffery to...

GLC01896.091

to Gen. William H. Harrison

Letter signed "An Assistant Surgeon of the Army". Protesting Harrison's disparaging comments made in front of the Senate during the Reorganization of the Medical Department of the Navy regarding the Army Surgical Corps, of which Jeffery was a member...

GLC01896.092

to Aaron Jeffery

Reports on the weather in Petersburg (cold with snow) and then goes on to comment on Aaron's studies. He compliments him on his interest in history and philosophy but cautions him not to neglect to also "...study grammar, dictionary & ciphering."...

GLC01896.094

to his uncle Richard

News about his life at school and the formation of an athletic club. Each member of the group put in 50 cents to purchase a trapeze [from which he fell and muddied his clothing] and "rops with iron rings at the end of them" which you would swing from...

GLC01896.096

to Aaron Jeffery

Discussion of Aaron's poor penmanship, the growing of tomatoes, cleaning of Aaron's mother's house [white washing], Richard's [Jeffery] potential as a preacher.

GLC01896.097

to Aaron Jeffery

Letter from Aaron's grandfather praising young Aaron's style and the fact that "not a word was misspelt." Also, mentions visiting guests, pleasant weather, and that he doesn't "...know what got into [Aaron's] hens. they stopped laying as soons as you...

GLC01896.098

to [Edward R. Archer]

Advice on "...solicit[ing] subscriptions for the mining business..." Jeffery recommends trying around Lynchburg or Norfolk.

GLC01896.108

to [Edward R. Archer]

Written on U.S. postal card and addressed to "Edward Archer Esqr., Tredegar Works." Requests that Archer ignore previous letter, as Jeffrey's family is opposed to his withdrawal from the business [GLC 1896.109].

GLC01896.110

[History and provenance of the Jeffery family seal]

A note that once accompanied the Jeffery family seal containing the history and provenance of the seal. Includes short anectdote about a Mr. Jeffery who was captured in the War of 1812 while wearing the family seal. The British officer in command...

GLC01896.155

[Cabinet card of Richard W. Jeffery]

Richard W. Jeffery, three quarter portrait on cabinet card. Albumen print [Petersburg, Virginia: C. R. Rees, Rockwell's Gallery]. Inscribed: "Uncle Richard / Dr. R W Jeffery."

GLC01896.173

[Daguerrotype of Richard W. Jeffery]

Uncased daguerreotype of a man [probably Richard W. Jeffery] sitting and holding a walking stick. Half length portrait, with severe eroision of image.

GLC01896.176