7 December 1836

Lyons, James, fl. 1836

Autograph document signed

Title: 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 legally affected."

GLC01447.04

circa December 1836

Lyons, James, fl. 1836

Autograph document

Title: [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

23 January 1838

Winslow, Philip B., fl. 1838

Autograph document signed

Title: 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 Mills, Isaac Brown, Ben Harris, Jack Crenshaw, Charles Clarke, John Green, Lewis Scott, Jeremiah Thompson, William Moss, Edmund, George White, Archibald White, Joe Wilson, Bob Williams Evans, Ben Evans, and Scott. It details that that they must all work until they make ninety cents each. Stipulates that they cannot be carried out of the county and…

GLC01447.06

6 March 1862

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Document signed

Title: [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

28 October 1862

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [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

3 November 1862

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [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

2 December 1862

The Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1804-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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.

GLC01447.10

23 December 1862

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]

Cheque to Mr. Winston Jones for $6000.

GLC01447.11

26 January 1863

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]

Cheque for $6000.

GLC01447.12

26 January 1863

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]

Cheque to Mr. Winston Jones for $5000.

GLC01447.13

26 January 1863

Graves, John S., fl. 1863

Document signed

Title: 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 split. Includes a detailed list of farm accoutrements also to be handed over. Contains clause: "Should the approach or presence of the Enemy by such as to interfere with the cultivation of the farm or threaten the safety of the stock on it Mr Nalle is to exercise his discretion and pursue the same course with his stock & property as he does…

GLC01447.14

16 October 1865

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [Promissory note]

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

GLC01447.17

1 December 1865

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Richmond Times. (December 1 1865)

The Richmond Times.

GLC01447.18

4 April 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Relates that he dreamed that the Union won the Civil War, and his wife had another baby.

GLC02155.091

7 April 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Complains to his wife: "... it is a shame and a disgrace that this government will keep troops, (when they must know that a great number of them are married men who have famalies [sic]) without pay for five and six months they must think they are all Rich..."

GLC02155.092

10 April 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Assures his wife that he cares about her as much as ever. Writes, "...as far as Alexandria is concerned, should we be so unfortunate as to get there, you have known my feelings in regard to such things too long to doubt me for an instant..." Notes that they receive crackers and potatoes twice a week, as well as fresh beef.

GLC02155.093

18 April 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Complains of having a severe cold and his inability to obtain a furlough. Miller's letter consists of three pages. On page four, there is a note written in pencil. The author conveys her wish for Miller to obtain his furlough, and signs the note "Helen, Alias, Swift."

GLC02155.094

19 April 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough. Expects to stay at Fairfax Station through the summer.

GLC02155.095

23 April 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Regarding his inability to get a furlough, writes, "Dear Wife there is an under handed game at work here, those that are Particular friends of Little Eddy McPherson stands the Best chance as they write on to him he goes to Genl Heintzleman [sic] [Samuel Heintzelman] and the Genl just sends an Order on to have a furlough made out for such a man in the Company..." Mentions his lieutenant, Henry Minnigh.

GLC02155.096

6 May 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Reflects on his service: "...when we look at the army of the Potomac under Genl Hooker how they have Been marching and fighting the last week we ought not to complain, many a poor fellow whose time was nearly out... whose Boddy now lies a lifeless corps on the Battle field at Fredericksburg..."

GLC02155.098

8 May 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough, noting Governor Andrew Curtin granted a soldier from his company a furlough. Another man wrote to "Little Eddy," possibly Representative Edward McPherson, who granted him a furlough. Miller notes, "I cannot apply to the detestable McPherson."

GLC02155.099

10 May 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville, writes that there is "a great deal of excitement about Genl Hookers last defeat if such it can be called, it is verry currently Reported here this morning that he is again crossing, But I do not think it is correct... there has been another terrible slaughter on both sides..."

GLC02155.100

21 May 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Complains that some of his fellows have obtained a furlough, while he has not. Discusses Mr. Frey, a sutler, and the sutler store. In a post script, notes that he enclosed a song (not included) with this letter.

GLC02155.101

24 May 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Writes, "... the different Regts keep the People that live around here, they come into camp and gather up all the Bread meat an coffee the Boys do not make use of which is not a little, they are generally women and children, and I must say I should care to have a wife or sister of mine traveling around camp as they do for they must hear and see things in camp which would not Be pleasant to a decent woman..." Goes on to compare the poverty of the area in Virginia to the relative comfort of his hometown (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania). Ironically remarks that he hopes war will not touch home, noting…

GLC02155.102

27 May 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Thinks Lieutenant Kitzmiller will be able to obtain a leave of absence. Discusses the complicated process of obtaining a furlough, noting that the request ultimately has to meet the approval of General [Samuel] Heintzelman.

GLC02155.103