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[Cheque from Bank of Virginia to self]
6 March 1862
Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865
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]
28 October 1862
Cheque to Thomas W. Doswell for $1687.49. Addressed to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia.
GLC01447.08
3 November 1862
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)
December 2, 1862
The Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1804-1877
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
[Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]
December 23, 1862
Cheque to Mr. Winston Jones for $6000.
GLC01447.11
January 26, 1863
Cheque for $6000.
GLC01447.12
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
Graves, John S., fl. 1863
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]
16 October 1865
Promises to pay $37.35 to E.T. Winslow.
GLC01447.17
The Richmond Times. (December 1 1865)
December 1, 1865
The Richmond Times.
GLC01447.18
to Lile Miller
2 June 1863
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
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
12 September 1863
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
21 September 1863
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
22 September 1863
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
1 October 1863
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
3 October 1863
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
10 October 1863
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
31 October 1863
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
2 November 1863
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
14 November 1863
Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Dislikes the country between the Rapidan and Rappahannock Rivers, noting that the Confederates have "too much chance to flank us here." Writes, "Dear Lile I should love dearly to Be home with you this winter for I...
GLC02155.114
16 November 1863
Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Sympathizes regarding "the difficulties" between Lile and "the girls." Reports on camp news, expressing enjoyment that he received fresh bread, beans, potatoes, and rice as part of his rations the previous day...
GLC02155.115
19 November 1863
Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Predicts that his company will soon move from their present location to cross the Rapidan. Notes, "I am afraid Dear Lile we are agoing to have a Pretty hard campaign of it yet this fall, But I hope it may all come...
GLC02155.116
25 November 1863
Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Comments on his company's recent move, which had been intended to "cross the Rapidan and make the Rebels either Retreat or fight," but notes they had retreated based on General [George] G. Meade's orders. Thinks...
GLC02155.118
December 6, 1863
Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Complains that Lile, his wife, should write to him more often. Notes that his company crossed the Rapidan and continued on to Orange Court House. Further discusses troop movements, noting his corps is putting...
GLC02155.119
December 8, 1863
Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses recent troop movements and the establishment of winter quarters at his present locations. Comments that Confederates had a strong position at Orange Court House. Notes that he is near [Robison's]...
GLC02155.120
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