21 August 1807

Winn, John, 1789-?

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for the sale of a slave]

Receipt for the sale of "one negro boy named Jack" from John B. Winn to Thomas Winn for two hundred and fifty dollars. Signed by Thomas Winn Jr. and Joseph Carter as witnesses.

GLC03434.45

22 November 1824

Winn, John, 1789-?

Autograph document signed

Title: [Advertisement of personal property, including slaves, for the estate of Thomas Winn]

Announcing the credit sale of enslaved people and other articles belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn. Besides the "several negroes," articles to be sold include corn, fodder, tools and furniture.

GLC03434.46

1822 circa

Winn, John, 1789-?

Manuscript document

Title: [Account figures for the hiring of slaves]

Lists enslaved people that were hired out by John Winn, and the prices paid for them.

GLC03434.47

8 October 1825

Weaver, L., fl. 1825

Document signed

Title: [Reciept for "slave shoes"]

A receipt for shoes for enslaved people belonging to Thomas Winn, with two autograph notes signed, one on the front, and one on the verso. The receipt itself is for the purchase of shoes for enslaved people made by Thomas Winn from Stephen W. Seay, and is dated 20 December 1823. The receipt may have been written by Winn. At the bottom of the page is an autograph note signed by L. Weaver, stating that the debt on the receipt has been paid in full to Seay, dated 8 October 1825. On the verso is an autograph signed note by Seay, stating that John Winn has paid off Thomas Winn's debt, dated 8…

GLC03434.48

1820 circa

Winn, John, 1789-?

Manuscript document

Title: [Accounts of John Winn, including rental of slaves]

Lists debits, credits and balances due for John Winn, for items including the rental and support of enslaved people.

GLC03434.49

1820 circa

Wills, J.N., fl. 1820-1830

Autograph document signed

Title: [Account between John Winn and J. N. Wills]

Listing accounts due from Winn to Wills, with itemized costs. Some of the expenses are for the medical care of enslaved people.

GLC03434.50

25 June 1822

Bradshaw, William, fl. 1822-1832

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for the sale of two slave girls]

States that forty nine dollars is owed to Minor C. Bradshaw in exchange for "two negro girls." Also signed by Jonathan Bradshaw, Joshua Barnard, Valentine W. Thomes, and Mildred Bradshaw, with her mark. Note on docket states that George Winn, administrator of Mildred Bradshaw's estate, has paid the debt. Note is dated 25 June 1832, and is signed by William Bradshaw and Minor Bradshaw with his mark. A second note on the docket, dated 5 May 1832, states the bond has been transferred to George Winn, and is signed by Joshua Strattory.

GLC03434.51

26 November 1824

Winn, John, 1789-?

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Inventory and appraisment of the estate of Thomas Winn]

Inventory lists the value of items belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn, including enslaved people, tools, livestock and foodstuffs. Also lists outstanding debts on Winn's estate. Among the enslaved people listed is "An old and superannuated woman Phebe (considered to be worth nothing)." Docket notes that the enslaved people were hired out from the estate. Appraised by John Fuqua, John G. Hughes and Pearce W. Metton. Signed by John Winn as administrator of the estate of Thomas Winn.

GLC03434.53

30 December 1833

Winn, John, 1789-?

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Terms for hiring slaves]

Lists the names and prices of enslaved people who have been lent out by John Winn, and to whom they have been lent. Terms specify the time payment is due, the return dates, provisions required to be given to the enslaved people, and forbidding their working near water or in mines.

GLC03434.54

7 November 1818

Daniel, Peter Vivian, 1784-1860

Document signed

Title: [Appointing Richard M. Segar sheriff for another year]

Partially printed document re-appointing Segar as Sheriff of Middlesex County for another year. Daniel signed as Lieutenant Governor.

GLC03434.55

1826 circa

Winn, John, 1789-?

Manuscript document

Title: [Account of the estate of J. Wills]

Account of the estate of J. Wills, consisting mostly of transactions between H. Wills and John Winn. Most of the items are for "hiring negroes."

GLC03434.56

1826 circa

Manuscript document

Title: [Account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn]

An account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn, listing transactions from 1818 to 1826. Lists expenses for enslaved people, books, and household goods.

GLC03434.57

30 June 1827

Manuscript document

Title: [Account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn]

An account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn, listing transactions from 1818 to 1826. Lists expenses for enslaved people, books, and household goods. The second page lists claims against the Wills estate.

GLC03434.58

30 December 1829

Winn, John, 1789-?

Autograph document signed

Title: Terms of hiring negroes belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn

Specifies the terms under which enslaved people belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn can be hired out for the year 1830. Agreement provides for enslaved people to be returned with blankets, shoes, and clothes, that they be "treated humanely," and not allowed to work on the water. The three enslaved people named are Sam, Jenny and Diley. Signed twice by Winn. Docket lists who the enslaved people were hired out to, and at what price.

GLC03434.59

6 December 1824

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sales of the personal estate of Thomas Winn

Lists property sold by the estate of Thomas Winn, with name of purchaser and amount paid listed for each item. Property sold includes enslaved people, animals, tools, foodstuffs and furniture. John Winn and George Winn purchased several items from the estate. Docket also lists the hiring of three enslaved people.

GLC03434.60

26 November 1824

Manuscript document

Title: Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of Thomas Winn deceased

Lists appraised value of items in the estate of Thomas Wood. Included in the list are enslaved people, cattle, and household goods.

GLC03434.61

1837 circa

Winn, John, 1789-?

Manuscript document signed

Title: Memo hiring negroes Tho Winn estate

A list of the enslaved people hired out from the estate of Thomas Winn. Lists names of the enslaved people and those who hired them, as well as dates and prices. Lists enslaved people hired out from 1825-1837. Notes that some of the accounts have been settled or remain unsettled. Signed by Winn on the first page. Docket notes that Thomas Winn died 16 November 1824, that infant named Suzy was born 14 August 1823 and died one year later, and that an enslaved person named "Old Phebe" had died. Title from docket.

GLC03434.62

5 February 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Sends Washington the "volume of pamphlets belonging Governor [Jonathan] Trumbull." For several days, Knox has retained the pamphlet written by Governor Pownall and hopes to be able to browse through the volume again when Washington is finished. Hopes to go to West Point the same day, and to deliver a report to Washington the following day. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.00800

7 July 1930

Acer, Christopher J., 1886-?

Typed document signed

Title: To whom it may concern.

Offers a collection of documents related to the controversy surrounding the sale of the Friar Lands in the Philippines in circa 1902. Has shown these letters to R. W. G. Vail of the Roosevelt Memorial House, who has told him the collection would "bring a goodly sum of money." Was offered $1,500 for the collection a few years ago. Lacks steady employment and has a wife and children to support. If they are interested, please call him.

GLC01625.06

13 July 1902

Fox, James D., fl. 1902

Document signed

Title: [Clerical copy of the resolutions sent to President Theodore Roosevelt concerning to the Friar Lands].

Also with the clerical signatures of John Sullivan, John Vance, Thomas P. Cullen, and William Brennan. Protests the banishment from the Philippines of the friars now doing God's work there. Notes that a copy of the resolutions was mailed to President Roosevelt and another was sent to the archdiocese. Signed as members of the Holy Name Society, Branch of St. Catherine of Sienna, at the Church of St. Catherine of Sienna in the City of New York.

GLC01625.07

1861-1865

Woodlief, Anne, 1793-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Expressing shock over Aaron's choice to become a student. She did not think he was "earnest enough to be willing to use the self denial that will be necessary in order to be a student," but says she will no longer oppose his decision. Offers Aaron advice about studying, including practicing his Latin, and suggestions for a place to stay.

GLC01896.027

1859/07/26

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Anne Jeffery]

Death of Mary Williamson and her expensive funeral, request for Ann to serve on the administration needed in order to sell Williamson's property, and his inability to visit Ann. Letter is written on stationary with a printed letterhead reading: "Office of Tredegar Iron Works."

GLC01896.028

1859/08/10-1860/10/05

Manuscript

Title: [Receipt for account settlements]

"To fee for settlement of your account." List of 9 separate accounts including: names of account holders, amount paid in dollars, and the date at which the amount was paid.

GLC01896.029

1859/08/29

City, George W., fl. 1859-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward R. Archer

Thanks and praise from the Chief Engineer to Archer for his good service while working together. "It affords me great pleasure to be able to state that...the assistance you so cheerfully rendered at all times, your high professional attainments evinced, your unquestionably moral character and thoroughly correct deportment in all respects have merited not only my highest approbation but a sincere wish for your speedy promotion."

GLC01896.030

1859/08/29

Semmes, Alexander, 1825-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward R. Archer

Praise from a lieutenant serving on the steamer "Soeyman" for Archer for his good service. "It gives me pleasure to State that your correct department, your qualifications for, and attention to, your duties during the time & over three months you have been under my command, were such as to merit my highest approbation." Semmes was a cousin of Confederate naval hero Raphael Semmes. Alexander Semmes stayed loyal to the Union, commanding vessels in the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron throughout the war. He was promoted to captain in 1873. Semmes was with the East Indian Squadron at the…

GLC01896.031