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Constitution and by-laws for the government of the Hanover Dragoons.

Booklet printed by Thomas W. White in Richmond, Virginia. Defines term of service, procedure at meetings, uniform, muster dates, etc.

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Constitution and by-laws for the government of the Hanover Dragoons.

Booklet printed by Shepherd & Colins, printers. Defines term of service, procedure at meetings, uniform, muster dates, etc.

GLC01447.02

Account of sales of the estate of Collin Hilliard

Lists a a variety of everyday items sold and their purchasers. Items include one black horse, one old gun, three old chains, 2 jugs, etc.

GLC01447.03

Opinions upon W Moseleys will

Opines on two questions: "I what is the duty of the Sheriff to whom the state of William Mosely has been committed for administration, in respect to the property mentioned in the said third clause of the will, and II Can a sale of this property be...

GLC01447.04

[Request for enslaved people]

One document possibly written by James Lyons. As executor of the will of William Moseley, requests the people whom he currently has enslaved should be transported back to William Moseley's daughter by Christmas.

GLC01447.05

In Hanover County Court, January 23rd 1838

One orders dated January 23, 1838 from the Hanover County Court to the sherriff. The order lists the names of freedmen who were not able to pay their taxes: [Cussis] Austin, Milton Rook, John Redd, Peter Page, Frank Harris, Moses Harrison, Jordan...

GLC01447.06

[Cheque from Bank of Virginia to self]

Partially printed cheque to "self" for $100. Addressed to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia. Includes image of young farmer with harvest.

GLC01447.07

[Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia]

Cheque to Thomas W. Doswell for $1687.49. Addressed to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia.

GLC01447.08

[Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia]

Cheque to Mr. William Henry Chapman for $18. Addressed to the cashier of the Bank of Virginia. Reverse includes stamp stating "Credit Exchange Bank, VA, Richmond."

GLC01447.09

The Richmond Enquirer. (December 2 1862)

Includes a list of every officer of the United States army who resigned at the start of the war to join the Confederacy. News from New Orleans and movements around Fredericksburg.

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[Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]

Cheque to Mr. Winston Jones for $6000.

GLC01447.11

[Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]

Cheque for $6000.

GLC01447.12

[Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]

Cheque to Mr. Winston Jones for $5000.

GLC01447.13

Memo: of bargain sale & agreement between B.A. Nalle of Orange County and Lewis D Crenshaw of the city of Richmond

Witness, and likely the author, John S. Graves. Agreement to sell Nalle's farm to Crenshaw for $32,400. Stipulates that Nalle will continue to manage the farm for the remainder of the year until the crops have been harvested, and the harvest will be...

GLC01447.14

[Promissory note]

Promises to pay $37.35 to E.T. Winslow.

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The Richmond Times. (December 1 1865)

The Richmond Times.

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to Lile Miller

Discusses his ordeal trying to obtain leave, including a friend's recommendation to General [Samuel] Heintzelman. Of the war, writes, "...I have saw enough of Blood to last me my life time..." References a Confederate attack on a train, and...

GLC02155.105

to Lile Miller

Murray writes to his wife: "Dear Lile I almost dread when we are discharged it will Be almost like changing climate, the mode of living is so diferent, But I think I can manage..." Has been temporarily marked "off duty" by the doctor. Hopes to keep...

GLC02155.106

to Lile Miller

Miller describes the Virginia landscape, noting that Culpeper is "like all the towns nearby that I have saw in Virginia old fashioned looking and dilapidated nothing neat or tidy about it I wish you were here Dear Lile to go with me to see some of...

GLC02155.107

to Lile Miller

Writes a love letter to his wife. Expects to cross the Rapidan River and "[attack] Old Lee as he is sending reinforcements to Bragg."

GLC02155.108

to Lile Miller

Discusses another man, Mr. Spates, who apparently cheated on his wife. Professes his undying devotion to Lile. Hopes that Lile and Charles (his son) are in good health.

GLC02155.109

to Lile Miller

Reports that some men from the 9th regiment were involved in a skirmish while on picket. Notes that Newton Derboren, a friend of his, hopes to transfer to the Signal Corps. Predicts that too many Union corps have been sent away from the area for them...

GLC02155.110

to Lile Miller

Written from camp at Fairfax Court House. Describes his involvement in the Battle of Bristoe (modern day Bristow) Station. Outlines his company's march to the Rapidan River, noting they fell back to Rappahannock Station and were followed by the enemy...

GLC02155.111

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Expresses his regret that Uncle Wills' son died. Writes, "O what misery and heart aches children have caused thousands of Parents since this wretched war has been in progress." Mentions his...

GLC02155.112

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Notes that they will likely move toward the Rappahannock River. Reports that [General Samuel] Crawford took command of their division. Complains that his rations consist of wormy crackers, pork...

GLC02155.113