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1869/3/7
Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869
to: his brother.
Mentions that it has been a while since he has heard from his brother. Writes about past times.
GLC06268.21
April 9, 1869
Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869
to: James Stuart.
Some letters that he received. Writes about what was going around town.
GLC06268.22
186[4]/12/03
Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917
to: "My dear Mother."
Writes "Christmas is not very far off now, & I hope before that time they will allow us to receive boxes from home."
GLC02234.24
1869/06/21
Slingluff, Fielder C., fl. 1869
to: Edward H. Hall.
GLC02234.37
1869/07/13
to: Edward H. Hall
Invitation to Co. A, 1st Md. Cavalry reunion committee meeting.
GLC02234.38
1869/08/18
Dear Sir
Circular letter. Reunion of Co. A, 1st Md. Cavalry.
GLC02234.39
1873/07/26-1874/12/29
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
[Checks from the Union Bank of Richmond]
All checks are made out to and signed by "E.R. Archer" and differ in amounts. Each check also has either a green or orange cancelled 3 cent stamp on it. The date and amount of each cancelled check is as follows:
a. 26 July 1873. One Hundred and...
GLC01896.093
1872/12/05
Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899
to Aaron Jeffery
Reports on the weather in Petersburg (cold with snow) and then goes on to comment on Aaron's studies. He compliments him on his interest in history and philosophy but cautions him not to neglect to also "...study grammar, dictionary & ciphering."...
GLC01896.094
1873/08/14
Discusses the health of Mrs. Gibbons and others, Mary's upcoming wedding, and other small happenings. Requests that Aaron "...say a lesson or read something every day."
GLC01896.095
1874/01/14
Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1855-1900
to his uncle Richard
News about his life at school and the formation of an athletic club. Each member of the group put in 50 cents to purchase a trapeze [from which he fell and muddied his clothing] and "rops with iron rings at the end of them" which you would swing from...
GLC01896.096
1875/08/05
Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875
Discussion of Aaron's poor penmanship, the growing of tomatoes, cleaning of Aaron's mother's house [white washing], Richard's [Jeffery] potential as a preacher.
GLC01896.097
1876/08/03
Letter from Aaron's grandfather praising young Aaron's style and the fact that "not a word was misspelt." Also, mentions visiting guests, pleasant weather, and that he doesn't "...know what got into [Aaron's] hens. they stopped laying as soons as you...
GLC01896.098
1866/12/20
to friend Paddon
Requesting information about the process of pressing and refining the surplus coal at the Tredegar Iron Works into a saleable product for steamers through compression into blocks that burn longer and produce more steam than unrefined bituminous coal...
GLC01896.084
April 24, 1872
Speakman, Jesse C., fl. 1872
to C. M. Epperly
Informs his cousins that his wife has died of consumption. Asks them to help take care of his three children. Inquires if they have sold their farm yet.
GLC02715.126
29 November 1868
to C. M. Epperly and Mary M. Epperly
Writes that they have written many letters to the Epperlys but have received none in return.
GLC02715.128
1866
"The night after Christmas"
Parody of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem. In Archer's "The Night After Christmas," children all over the town had eaten sweets to such an extent that it made them all sick. Instead of hearing the clattering of hooves on the roof, the family...
GLC01896.116
1866/12/26
Printed copy of Archer's parody of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem. In Archer's "The Night After Christmas," children all over the town had eaten sweets to such an extent that it made them all sick. Instead of hearing the clattering of hooves...
GLC01896.117
August 1, 1866
Alfocord, E.B., fl. 1860-1866
Apologizes to her nephew, Aaron, for not writing sooner and wishes that Jeffery and her family had not left Petersburg to live in "...that distant country under existing circumstances." Wishes for Aaron and Roberta [Jeffery] to come visit and...
GLC01896.085
October 24, 1866
Jeffery, Ann, fl. 1860-1867
to her granddaughter
News of letters received and written, family sicknesses, particularly of her cousin, Richard W. Jeffery, and herself. News of family fortunes in the post-war period, including the rental of a farm.
GLC01896.086
1866/09/30
Confidential discussion of legal efforts to have custody of "poor dear Richards [Jeffery] little orphan children," and despite the great amount of trouble they have caused her since their mother's death [Ann Jeffery], she is going to "October court"...
GLC01896.087
1867/03/18
Galt, W.R., fl. 1860-1867
[Poem]
"Lines written in the Autograph Album of a friend, by W.R. Galt," a four stanza poem about the value of friendship.
GLC01896.088
1867
Wilhelm, Daniel, fl. 1860-1867
to Archer Anderson
Wilhelm, a tax collector writes to Anderson about taxes on a parcel of land for the years of 1864, 1866, and 1867.
GLC01896.089
Wilhelm, a tax collector, writes to Anderson about overdue taxes on a parcel of land owned by Anderson and a ten percent penalty to be levied on sum as of 1867/12/01.
GLC01896.090
1867/09/15
Farragut, Virginia L., fl. 1860-1865
To [Dr. R.W. Jeffery]
Discussion of Jeffrey's "lots" in Seattle, including which individuals to forward enquiries to and the possibility of being "redeemed" for the selling of lots done to pay taxes. Mentions requesting information of Lan Mill, and advises Jeffery to...
GLC01896.091
August 21, 1874
Hopkins, E.S., fl. 1849-1874
to Israel Manchester Hopkins
Possibly sent from Saint John, New Brunswick by telegraph. Written on Western Union Telegraph Company stationery. The message states "Twenty five years old today. all right." Accompanied by three collateral newspaper clippings containing...
GLC01450.446.14
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