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12 January 1863
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
to Mary Epperly
Writes his wife from Camp Leids. Sends her $115 and requests that she pay a $75 debt to David Williams.
GLC02715.041
23 January 1862
Writes from Camp Leids that there is a case of smallpox in the company, but he does not think it will spread since the company has been vaccinated. States that the Yankees are crossing the river above Fredricksburg, Virginia. Notes he will likely...
GLC02715.042
27 January 1862
Advises Mary from Camp Loids to sell the grain before the government takes it at a very cheap price. Warns her to watch any Cavalry men that may be in the area because they steal chickens and "beecomes." Offers a lengthy description of their...
GLC02715.043
8 February 1863
Writes two letters from Camp Lee; one to Harvey and George and the other to his wife Mary Epperly. Informs Mary that the Cavalry is being issued furloughs but his Captain will not issue any. He thinks the unit will desert if they do not receive...
GLC02715.044
19 March 1863
Writes from Camp Lee that the Yankees are crossing the river. Says he expects another fight near Fredricksburg, Virginia. Notes his unit has been order to go to Orange County, Virginia.
GLC02715.045
25 March 1863
to Harvey & George
The letter is signed "Marion" which is possibly Christain M. Epperly's middle name. The handwriting appears to be the same as Christian Epperly's. Writes from Camp Lee that he grows tired of fighting and dislikes the cursing in camp.
GLC02715.046
2 September 1835
Cleaveland, Porter, fl. 1835
to Richard H. Field
A copy of a report of Porter Cleveland and wife Frances Winn Cleveland, responding to a complaint of Edward C. Ancell and wife Ann Winn Ancell, against John Winn, and others, regarding the administration of the estate of Thomas Winn, the father of...
GLC03434.63
5 January 1837
Winn, John, 1789-?
Report of John Winn, acting as "ally for George Winn," in a complaint against George Winn. Report given in response to a claim by Edward C. Ancel and his wife Ann Winn Ancel, regarding the division of the estate of Thomas Winn. John Winn states...
GLC03434.64
6 October 1838
Winn, George, 1793-?
to John Winn
Reporting on crops and the low prices of slaves. George quotes a previous letter from his brother regarding the purchase of slaves, and questions whether the price had already been agreed upon. Although they want to keep the slaves in the family...
GLC03434.65
29 September 1840
Shepherd, M.B., fl. 1840
Opposition to the federalists and the Subtreasury. Requesting that Winn volunteer for a position to canvas the county protesting issues related to an upcoming election. Shepherd says of Joe Watkins, a politician, that "his scheme of getting rid of...
GLC03434.66
20 December 1843
Wills, Willis C., fl. 1843
Regarding dispute over the payment owed for slaves rented. Says S. B. Jones expects him to pay for medical treatment received by his slave Jinny while she was rented to Jones, but Wills refuses to pay. Wills gives examples of similar situations to...
GLC03434.67
7 November 1692
Smith, John, fl. 1692
[Indenture of Mary Gorms to John Smith]
Mary Gorms indentures herself "freely, volintarily, and of her own accord" to John Smith for five years. She had previously been in the service of Thomas Williams. Smith must provide her with food and lodging. Signed by Smith and Gorms, with her...
GLC03434.68
24 January 1691
Williamson, Augustine, fl. 1691
[Promissory note for five thousand pounds from Augustine Williamson to William Johnson]
Augustine Williamson promissory note owing "five thousand pounds of good sound Merchantable sweet sented Tobacco and Caffe" to William Johnson. Docket states that Johnson now owes four thousand pounds to John Somoes. Signed by John Vivion, John...
GLC03434.69
19 July 1808
Minor, John, fl. 1808
[Manumission of Phoebe Miller]
One document emancipating Phoebe Miller in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...
GLC03434.70
[Manumission of Robin Reeves]
One document emancipating Robin Reeves in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...
GLC03434.71
[Manumission of Reeves Murray]
One document emancipating Reeves Murray in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...
GLC03434.72
[Manumission of Maria Muse]
One document emancipating Maria Muse in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse as...
GLC03434.73
[Manumission of Beckey Murray]
One document emancipating Beckey Murray in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...
GLC03434.74
[Manumission of Jacob Murray]
One document emancipating Jacob Murray in accordance with the will of Doctor George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas...
GLC03434.75
6 August 1808
Cabell, William Henry, 1772-1853
[Appointing Churchill Blakely as Escheator for Middlesex County]
Partially printed document appointing Churchill Blakey as Escheator for Middlesex County, Virginia. The escheator oversees the reversion of property to the state, often due to the absence of an heir.
GLC03434.76
5 August 1809
Ware, Samuel, fl. 1809
[Promissory note from Samuel Ware to the estate of George Garrett]
Ware promises to sell off his property to repay a debt to George Garrett's estate, of which Benjamin Faulkner is a trustee. Ware will sell off ten slaves, who are named, a horse, cattle, and other goods, to be sold to "the highest bidder" to pay...
GLC03434.77
23 September 1811
Lee, Charles, fl. 1811
[Indenture for land from Charles Lee to George Garret]
Charles Lee selling land to George Garrett to repay a debt to Dabney A. Miller. Lee owes Miller forty-seven pounds, and is selling off a tract of land through this indenture in order to pay off the debt. Also signed by Thomas Street, John Chowning...
GLC03434.78
23 August 1811
Hunton, Thomas G., fl. 1811
[Indenture for land from Thomas Hunton to John Mason]
Thomas Hunton and his wife Susan Hunton selling land to John Mason. Also signed by William Gibson, Elias Edmonds, and William Gibson Jr. Attached to the document is a partially printed form from the Commonwealth of Virginia accomplished by hand...
GLC03434.79
17 March 1812
Lee, Ann, fl. 1812
[An indenture for land from Ann Lee to Charles Lee]
Ann Lee giving land to her son Charles Lee "in consideration of the natural love and affection which she the said Ann has & bears to the said Charles Lee." Also signed by Philip Montague Jr. and Abraham Montague as witnesses. Docket signed twice by...
GLC03434.80
1 April 1812
Jones, William S., fl. 1812
[An indenture for land from William S. Jones to James Healey]
William S. Jones and his wife Nancy selling land to James Healey, with a number of dockets and attached notes. Docket on verso of first page signed by James Hunter and James Ferguson as Justices of the Peace. Third page attesting to the credentials...
GLC03434.81
17 February 1813
Mullins, Thomas, fl. 1813
[Indenture for land from Thomas Mullins to William Jesse]
Thomas Mullins and his wife Lucy Mullins selling land to William Jesse. Also signed by Lucy Mullins. With autograph note signed by Benjamin Lectcher acknowledging the indenture and signed by Thomas Kennedy, justice of the peace. Docket signed by...
GLC03434.82
26 September 1814
Elgar, Samuel, fl. 1814
[Indenture for land from Samuel Elgar to William Palmer]
Land sold by Samuel Elgar to William Palmer. Also signed by James H. Ray, James Healy, and John Fawcett. Signed and attested by George Healy as clerk.
GLC03434.83
2 January 1827
[Terms for hiring slaves from the estate of Thomas Winn]
Lists the terms under which slaves will be hired out from Thomas Winn's estate. Requires that hired slaves receive medical care and limits their working conditions. The document lists each slave for hire and the requirements for each slave....
GLC03434.84
10 September 1804
Lee, Thomas, fl. 1804
[A land purchase between William Hill and Thomas Lee]
An article of agreement for a land purchase between William Hill and Thomas Lee for land in Middlesex County, Virginia. Docket dated 24 January 1814, attesting to the document and signed by George Healy as clerk.
GLC03434.85
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