January 24, 1789

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Of his schedule, he writes that for a time he was "going every other days to Windsor, sitting up all Night, hurrying home the next, & struggling to keep my usual business." He does not state exactly what he was doing, but does remark that "I fancy it a dream a delusion. it is so unnatural to see that Person who I was accustomed to approach with awe respect & deference in the situation He [is] now in." The dates, place, references, and letter content suggest that Dundas was caring for King George III during his outbreak of "madness" (since concluded to be the disease porphyria) from…

GLC02549.44

12 July 1790

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Mentions his hope that the upcoming marriage of Lord Graham would give James an occasion to visit. Write's very critically of their brother George's wife, Mona: "Lady I cannot call her, that I should not be surprised at any act of Barbarity She should commit." Also comments on giving George (naval) career advice. Discusses the presence of French aristocrats in England who wish to preserve their titles in the face of the French Revolution. Doubts the truthfulness of their information, likening it to false information given during the American Revolution. Describes the French Revolution: "…

GLC02549.45

12 November 1789

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Complains that it has been over six months since James last wrote. Congratulates James on positive reviews of his work as a lawyer and urges him to establish his own practice, and offers some financial assistance. Comments on a possible contribution to a public building project. Asks James to relay a message to Dr. Cochran. Gives family news. Seal partially intact.

GLC02549.46

12 May 1791

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Discusses mutual acquaintances, including Mr. Erskine and the Duke of Roxbury, who speak highly of James and are available for recommendations. Expounds on the importance of an active life and remarks that the only people whose lives are "bearable are professional men." Uses an analogy of a schoolboy looking forward to holidays and enjoying them more because of the work in between. Notes the unhappiness of professionals who have retired from business. In an earlier letter, he had urged James to start his own legal practice (see GLC02549.48).

GLC02549.47

3 November 1790

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Informs James that he received the wine he had asked for but notes that there was an error in the amount. Comments on James's business and health. Reports no new news from George, and George's difficulty gaining a promotion. Notes sending George an "account of the American Commissioners" who awarded his wife 1,100 pounds for property lost in America; he doubts the property was worth it. Gives news of other family and friends.

GLC02549.48

28 October 1791

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Discusses their correspondence and James's business. Urges James to visit. Discusses the illness and death of Mr. Robertson.

GLC02549.49

27 December 1791

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Sends good news about his wife's recovery, the pension received by George Robertson, and his own appointment to Sargent Surgeon by King George III. Describes his meeting with George III and the significance of the appointment. Mentions that the King "added that He never could forget my attention & attachment to Him during His illness" (see GLC02549.44). Notes the prestige and compensation the position would afford.

GLC02549.50

10 October 1792

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter

Title: to James Dundas [fragment]

Discusses sending his son William to stay with James for his schooling. More than half of the third page has been cut off.

GLC02549.51

26 October 1792

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Thanks James for his kind treatment of William Dundas (David's son). Discusses William's education at length.

GLC02549.52

27 May 1869

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

He describes his plans for the summer, with numerous visits upstate to escape the city heat. He comments on Texas.

GLC04195.49

20 June 1869

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

He went to a medical conference in Staunton with experts from all over the U.S. and Canada. He expresses concern for their brother Robert in his career decisions.

GLC04195.50

31 October 1869

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

He has just returned from New York, where he was snowed in at Buffalo. Richmond is thriving during the state fair.

GLC04195.51

30 May 1880

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Molly Kelly

He describes his tour through Europe. He is sorry to report that all of his Texas bonds are to be collected at once, ceasing all interest and principal.

GLC04195.52

1861-1865

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph manuscript

Title: to unknown

Postscript to an unknown letter, stating that he was not present at Lee's surrender, but was with Sherman when Johnston surrendered.

GLC04195.54

6 December 1858

Moore, M.M., fl. 1838-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

Comments on the difficulty of raising children. Mentions an accident in which a horse kicked their slave boy in the jaw. Moore is the wife of Robert E. Moore, John Moore's brother.

GLC04195.57

4 August 1865

Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Moore

He expresses joy at reestablishing communication and sadness at the news of the deaths of their mother and their sister's children. He describes the local conditions with dissatisfied freed slaves, no money, and no men to farm. Local agents are stealing crops. The letter lacks the conclusion.

GLC04195.58

28 September1865

Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Moore

He describes his medical practice. He lost all his fine surgical instruments and two cases for amputations during the war. He requests money. He is exploring other job offers, including the superintendency of the Tuskaloosa State Lunatic Asylum.

GLC04195.59

22 April 1866

Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Moore

His wife had a son whom they named John Richard after his two uncles. He and his children hope John will come visit this summer.

GLC04195.60

19 May 1866

Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

He reports family illnesses and the birth of his son, John Richard Moore. He describes his daughters and his plans for their education. He lists their fruit crops. He invites her to visit in the fall.

GLC04195.61

February 2, 1879

Moore, M.M., fl. 1838-1879

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

The family have suffered from great cold spells lately. She describes the educational training of their son. He is particularly difficult to manage. Another difficult daughter seems to have had a change of heart. The letter is incomplete.

GLC04195.62

1861-1865

Bardwell (photographer), fl. 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Robert Waters Moore (Cabinet card photograph)

Portrait of Robert W. Moore as an older gentleman (white hair). Printed at 21 Collins Street East, Melbourne. Moore's signature on back.

GLC04195.63

3 May 1775

Griffin, Cyrus, 1748-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Burgess Ball

Griffin, managing Ball's affairs in England, states "we are finishing on your affairs with all imaginable dispatch ... Some of the Estates are considerably out of order- others are in tolerable good repair. I really can give no guess how they will sell, but they shall be sold by public Auction to the highest purchaser, it is the safest and most advantageous method..." States that he drew money from Dunlop and Wilson upon Ball's account. Comments that Ball is likely to profit from sending tobacco to England. Offers regards to Ball's family, requesting that Harry "remember me to all the…

GLC04377.01

7 May 1775

Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cyrus Griffin

Location inferred from content and previous correspondence between Ball and Griffin. Discusses previous correspondence from Griffin, who was managing Ball's business affairs in England. Discusses the sale of estates in England, paying off Campbell & Blackburn, and other financial transactions. States "The times seem daily to be growing more alarming ... It is beyond all doubt that the Regulars and Bostonians have had a Battle, occasioned (as we have it here) by the former firing upon the latter who were exercising, and killing some of them ... the regulars ... were obliged to retreat…

GLC04377.02

7 May 1775

Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cyrus Griffin

Marked as a copy (refer to GLC04377.02). Discusses previous correspondence from Griffin, who was managing Ball's business affairs in England. Discusses the sale of estates in England, paying off Campbell & Blackburn, and other financial transactions. Comments on events related to the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Refers to Lord Dunmore's (John Murray, Governor of Virginia) recent seizure of gunpowder and the tumult it caused. Encloses a recent proclamation issued by Dunmore. Declares "I hope to hear that the Perpetrators of such times will soon meet with their deserts- Altho…

GLC04377.03

10 August 1775

Griffin, Cyrus, 1748-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Burgess Ball

Informs Ball that he will be unable to travel home soon due to his management of the Chichester affairs. Discusses his management of Ball's business/ financial affairs in England. Discusses the sale of estates (possibly owned by Ball) in England. Plans to complete Ball's affairs during the upcoming winter. Expresses regret that Ball had to draw Bill's, predicting the worth of bills will increase by the following April. States "As to Politics, I refer you to the reverend Mr. [Wm.?] John McKay who will be at your house in a little time in his way to Richmond from Norfolk; he will give you…

GLC04377.04